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  1. Positioning for the Future Over the past few years, we’ve made great progress on our five-year strategic plan. Our Individual Insurance new business sales grew 24% over the previous year, compared to an 8% market growth. We’ve introduced refreshed products, services and technology. Looking ahead, we want to keep our momentum and ensure we also look beyond the next five years. To be successful in this, we’re making some changes to our current structure.

    We’re pleased to announce that Martin Reeves has been promoted to Executive Vice-President, Individual Insurance. Martin has served in key positions during his time at Equitable including Vice President, Actuarial and Finance and most recently as Head of Individual Insurance Business. Martin is a talented leader. His 20 years of industry experience spans the globe having served in leadership positions in Canada, Hong Kong and Malaysia. His passion for delivering leading insurance solutions to Canadians has been instrumental to Equitable’s recent success. Martin will join Equitable’s executive team and will report to Fabien Jeudy, Chief Executive Officer.  

    Martin steps into this role as Donna Carbell accepts a new position as Executive Vice-President, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer. Donna will remain on the executive team and continue to lead Equitable’s brand and impact efforts. Donna will add Equitable’s corporate strategy to her accountability, overseeing the company’s strategic initiatives. These initiatives support our aspirations of becoming fully driven by client outcomes in a way that is simple, safe and rewarding for our clients, partners and employees. We would like to thank Donna for her incredible leadership of the Individual Life business these past several years.
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  3. AI – Not a replacement for good judgement

    When it comes to AI, clients’ interests come first   

    Artificial intelligence, or AI, is changing how we work in Canada. It helps us do things faster, makes talking to others easier, and takes care of many daily tasks. As of mid-2025, studies show that more than 68% of Canadian financial firms — including about 15,000 advisors and 2,500 agencies — have already started using AI to stay ahead, reach clients, and handle routine tasks.1,2

    For financial advisors, AI can be useful and exciting, as long as it’s used wisely and always with client privacy and regulatory compliance in mind.

    AI can make your day-to-day work easier but use it with care:
    • Know the risks as well as the rewards
    • Remember, AI is a tool —it can’t replace your expertise and good judgement!
    • When using AI, always protect client privacy and follow the rules

    AI is changing how we all work. To help you keep up, we encourage you to stay up to date with industry news and tips about AI. For example, the following recent news article has some helpful tips on using AI safely and effectively in your practice: Using artificial intelligence can pose risks for advisors

    When you use AI, stay vigilant and informed, use your good judgement—and always put the client’s interests first.



    1Canadian Artificial Intelligence Business Adoption Survey 2025, Finance and Technology Insights Canada.
    2Financial Advisors & Agency Technology Integration Report, Canadian InsurTech Analytics, July 2025.
     
  4. Get the Straight Talk from Equitable’s public investments expert Real answers to big questions
    When you have questions about par whole life insurance, you need concise, direct insights from leaders and subject matter experts. And that’s where Straight Talk can help!

    Straight Talk with Mark Warywoda
    What’s really behind consistent long-term performance? Find out in this next episode of Straight Talk, hosted by Rob Hollingsworth, Head of Insurance Distribution.

    Watch Mark Warywoda, VP of Public Investments, break down how disciplined sourcing and a scalable strategy help sustain Equitable’s long-term par fund performance.

    In case you missed it .... Straight Talk with Mark Arruda
    In the first episode of Straight Talk, Mark Arruda, VP of Individual Insurance Pricing and Finance, talks about how Equitable’s par account is built to perform in all kinds of conditions, with strong governance, disciplined risk management, and prudent capital practices that allow Equitable’s par account to perform at top-tier levels.



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    Learn how Equimax® whole life insurance can benefit clients. Contact your individual insurance wholesaler today.

  5. Equitable Insights: EZcomplete Makes Submission to Commission Easy

    Welcome to the fourth video in our Equitable Insights series. “EZcomplete Makes Submission to Commission Easy” features Chris Marrese, Individual Operations Vice-President, Equitable Life. 

    View the video on YouTube or Vimeo

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  8. Kickoff 2022 Webcast Equitable Life's Savings & Retirement team is hosting a digital fireside chat with members from the leadership team. Join us to hear Fabien Jeudy, President and Chief Executive Officer and Cam Crosbie, Vice-President, Savings and Retirement share their perspectives of the industry, their future vision for Equitable Life, and the Savings & Retirement division.
     
    We will also hear from Tawnya Duxbury, Director, Savings & Retirement Operations and Projects as she shares how her operations team has equipped themselves to provide industry leading service.
     
    Last but not least, we have invited guest speaker Larry Distillio, Assistant Vice-President Practice Management, Mackenzie Investments to discuss "Mastering your Mind to Increase your Bottom Line”. * Larry helps advisors learn how to avoid self-sabotaging behaviours such as procrastination, worry and avoidance while minimizing emotional stress. This is a session not to be missed.
     
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    *We will be seeking Continuing Education credits for Larry Distillio's portion of this webcast.
  9. Equitable Life Group Benefits Bulletin - July 2021

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    Fabien Jeudy takes over as President and CEO*

    In March, we announced that Fabien Jeudy was appointed as Equitable Life’s next President and CEO. Jeudy officially took over on July 5th, succeeding Ronald Beettam, who is retiring after 16 years with the company.

    Jeudy is a collaborative leader with more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, leading actuarial, finance, risk management, distribution, marketing teams and operational teams in the Life & Health Insurance, Wealth Management and Group Benefits markets in Canada, the US, and Asia.

    Reminder: Equitable Life’s Guide to Accessing Virtual Healthcare*

    The demand for virtual healthcare services has increased as the pandemic is driving more people to access their health care providers from home.
     
    Thankfully, many virtual healthcare services are available for free to Canadians with provincial health care coverage. We have created a Guide to Accessing Virtual Healthcare for plan members to easily access a variety of virtual healthcare services. Our guide includes information and links to both free and paid virtual medical care options, including video appointments, health advice over the phone, emergency dental services, and more.
     
    You can find the guide on our website. It’s also available on our plan member website at EquitableHealth.ca.

    Mental health resources for plan members*

    Many Canadians have been experiencing increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through our partnership with Homewood Health®, all of our clients and their plan members have access to a number of health and wellness resources designed to provide guidance and support.
     
    Homewood’s Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tool, i-Volve, can help plan members identify, challenge and overcome anxious thoughts, behaviours and emotions. Learn more about Online CBT or access i-Volve at Homeweb.ca/Equitable.
     
    As well, Homewood has a number of resources available to help support plan members dealing with increased anxiety during these uncertain times: Please encourage your clients to share these resources with their plan members. They are also available on our plan member website at EquitableHealth.ca.

    Recall of Philips CPAP machines*

    Last month, electronics company, Philips, issued a recall with Health Canada of some of its Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), BiLevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiLevel PAP) devices and Mechanical Ventilators. The recall was issued due to a foam abatement within the machines that can become loose and cause potential health risks.

    To qualify for repair or replacement of these devices, users must register their machine on the Philips website. 
     
    CPAP, BiLevel PAP devices and Mechanical Ventilators are eligible for coverage under an HCSA and under some Extended Health Care plans. Plan administrators may want to inform plan members of this recall if the devices are eligible for coverage under their plan. 
     
  10. Tune in to our latest Equitable Insights Videos on EquiNet Our new Equitable Insights Video Series page on EquiNet® hosts all of our latest videos in one convenient place, including:

    ●  Our Large Case Experts, featuring Scott Morrow, Individual Insurance Sales Vice President, MGA East, Equitable Life
    ●  EZcomplete Makes Submission to Commission Easy, featuring Chris Marrese, Individual Operations Vice-President, Equitable Life
    ●  Our Investment Approach featuring David Irwin, Director, Portfolio Management and Client relations
    ●  Our Financial Strength, featuring Sheila Hart, Chief Financial Officer, Equitable Life

    Watch our Equitable Insights Video Series to learn more about Equitable Life and the solutions we offer to meet our customers’ needs.