Videos help people understand their group retirement statements
Insurer to adopt new organizational structure this fall
Industry has not been very good at educating consumers about financial risk
Stronger sales in individual retirement and savings product lines
Standard Life plc has appointed Sheelagh Whittaker as a non-executive director effective September 1, the insurer said Tuesday.Commenting on Whittaker’s appointment Gerry Grimstone, chairman of the company said: “Her international experience, especially of North American markets, will be very beneficial to the board’s deliberations.”Whittaker has spent much of her career in senior executive positions with […]
Premiums and deposits up 7% in 2008
The Standard Life Assurance Co. of Canada today announced that it will offer group savings and retirement plan sponsors the opportunity to include the new tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) as part of their programs, starting Jan. 1, 2009.TFSAs were announced in the 2008 federal budget. The accounts allow the accumulation of up to $5,000 per […]
Premiums and deposits up 11% over last year
The Standard Life Assurance Co. of Canada’s retail markets division has teamed up with Standard Life Investments to launch its “Focus on Funds” Web site on Tuesday.With this new video tool, advisors and investors will now be able to learn more about how Standard Life Investments’ portfolio managers in Canada and around the world manage […]
Premiums and deposits rise 19% in the first six months of 2008