Nearly three-quarters of Canadian couples do not plan to retire at the same time, most of them citing financial concerns as a prime consideration, according to a study released Monday.While age differences played a large role in determining if a couple could retire in the same year, many respondents in the Desjardins Financial Security (DFS) […]
Adds Franklin Templeton Quotential Portfolios
Distribution networks change branding to Desjardins Financial Security
Desjardins Financial Security (DFS) today reported 94.1% growth in insurance sales since the beginning of 2006. At the end of the third quarter, insurance sales totalled $201 million, for a $97.4 million increase over the company’s results on Sept. 30, 2005. DFS said the increase was due primarily to the signing of major group and […]
Many pre-retirees don’t seriously start saving for retirement until after they reach 40
Program supports group retirement members approaching retirement
Marked increase in savings and insurance sales
Acquisition boosts market penetration outside Quebec
Results follow up a strong year for the Quebec-based company
Desjardins Financial Security is launching a new critical illness insurance for children. According to DFS, Harmony New Generation is the most comprehensive critical illness insurance product designed for children and the changing needs of families.The new product will pay a lump sum amount to the parents of a child who has just been diagnosed with […]