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Do my clients want to know what my compensation is? Our governing body, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) was involved in a proposal called G19.  The reason behind this was to get the Insurance Companies to communicate directly with our clients all of our compensation.  For Group Benefits, this includes, but is not restricted to: any Compensation paid…

I am writing this Blog as a reminder to me to work on changing a mind set I have. The word of our time, "Busy", which means having a great deal to do.  I have been working hard to take this word out of my vocabulary.  I feel when I use it that I am…

I just had two situations come up where people bought Out of Country coverage through other establishments.  One was through Costco, just a note that Costco was not the insurance company.  The other was through Tugo, unsure who sold it to them.  On both occasions I am assisting them through the claim process. The out of country policy purchased…

Happy Easter!!! Glendinning Insurance Services will be closed on Monday April 22, 2019 to celebrate Easter Monday. We will be hard at it again starting Tuesday. If you are looking for a Broker who understands the products they sell, contact Glendinning Insurance Services. Live a Life Worth Insuring!

I was on a webinar with Empire Life regarding their Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Aspiria.  The webinar was interesting because they spoke about why people contact an EAP provider. The one I think I was most surprised by was Climate Change, which is the number 2 reason for people to contact an EAP provider. …

Sun Life has just announced that you can purchase additional coverage for Gender Transition Surgery. I understand that the transgender community has not adopted the rainbow flag.  I liked the picture and I do feel for most people these colours represent diversity.  I hope that I haven't offended anyone by my choice of picture. "Sun…

With mental health being the leading cause of short and long term absenteeism in the work place, do you have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?  Do you understand what an EAP is? According to Benefits Canada's article, the number one health issue that prevents people from showing up at work is mental health, followed by…

If you have been following my Blogs you might have noticed that I have been following the conversation on the National Pharmacare.  Sun Life has provided an update on the talks. They have recognized three major areas of concern:  Too many Canadians cannot afford the prescription drugs they need.  Access to prescription drug coverage is…

This blog has nothing to do with Insurance. For the last 5 weeks I have been working with Allie Browning on my nutrition. Allie is one of the personal trainers at the gym I go to, Bodyshop Training Centre.  For the record, all of the coaches at the gym are really good, Allie is the one who deals with…