Should insurance be offered by advisors as part of a holistic financial plan or sold as a complex product by expert salespeople?
GWL's AUM dips below $1 trillion after Putnam sale
Industry and advocates say more work is needed
Provincial regulator is attempting to identify hidden risks and set a baseline for business practices
Targeted questions, simplified requirements are part of the changes
In Canada, assets under management were up 3% in 2023
Net earnings were down for the company's Canada segment
Licensee was contracted with one of three MGAs reviewed for tiered recruitment model
New guidance will target responsibilities of insurers, MGAs, and identify suitability requirements for life agents
The quarter also saw net outflows, lower AUM