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It doesn't happen very often that not only do I get a thank you but have such notoriety on a claim.  The story about my friend and fellow kiteboarder, that I purchased Out-of-Country coverage through Allianz Global Assistance, on the night before he had his accident, has seemed to have gotten around Kelowna. I am thankful…

I find with Insurance that the majority of the stories people relay usually have a negative connotation towards the Insurance Company. My experience, which is vast, is that Insurance Companies are in the job to pay claims that should be paid according to the contract wording. The confusion can come into play when the average…

I did a Blog a while back on Millenniums and the differences in the benefits they require.  This article out of Benefits Canada is saying that Millenniums are more concerned about their Mental Health.  I have found, as awareness grows around Mental Health, that more of the Employer's I work with are supporting this with…

This past month has gifted me the opportunity to reflect on how fortunate I am to, not only live in Canada, but to have the health care that we have. I hear, and have said on many occasions, it isn’t perfect. Is that true, Hmmm Maybe? I have been pondering this week about my Blog last week called…

There has been a number of times in my multi-decade career in the Insurance Industry where I'm caused to experience the entire spectrum of conditions and emotions that are predicated by this often mis-understood business.  This past month has been one of those times. On one end of the spectrum I am assisting one gentleman,…

  What are the Employer's obligations when they have a disabled employee?  This is probably one of my most asked questions.  Although this question can have most Human Resources Specialists running in the opposite direction and recommending you contact your Lawyer.  A Human Resources Specialist is a good place to start. It seems there is no easy answer or…

Marijuana is in your workplace, do you have a policy set up to deal with the use of Marijuana? CBC has published an article on how Insurance Companies are reimbursing Medical Marijuana through Health & Welfare Trusts.  Several people are feeling they are finding relief for a wide range of illnesses and injuries through the use…

As most of you know I feel very fortunate to live the life I do.  I understand that it isn't for everyone, and I love hearing about how you Live a Life Worth Insuring! In order for my staff to Live a Life Worth Insuring! this summer, we are changing our summer hours for the…

Through writing my posts I have enjoyed discovering the history of our long weekends.  Wikipedia has an interesting write up on Victoria Day . This holiday has been observed in Canada since 1845 and it use to be quite the celebration.  Queen Victoria was considered "The Mother of Confederation" and following the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, May 24 was made by law to…