Industry association also wants improved access to variable payment life annuities, among other recommendations
Canada insurance sales decreased 27%, while wealth sales rose 7%
Adjusted earnings came in at $658 million
Banks reported some improvement in earnings in the first few months of the year, although most other financial services firms reported decreases
Report examines insurers' use of AI and social media to assess risks
IFRS 17 is intended to improve the visibility of firms' earnings
Firm will bring more than 30 brands globally under one banner
Company earned $657 million, down from $731 million the same time last year
Net income attributable to shareholders increased 59% from a year earlier
The amount was a slight increase over the $9.1 million Dean Connor made in 2017