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Changes to Short Term Disability Benefit Calculations
The Canada Employment Insurance Commission and Canada Revenue Agency have announced the 2022 changes to Maximum Insurable Earnings, and premiums for employment insurance. These changes take effect January 1, 2022.
2021 Amount As of Jan. 1, 2022 Maximum Insurable Earnings (MIE)
$56,300 $60,300 Maximum Weekly Insurable Earnings (MWIE)
$1,083 $1,160 EI Benefit
(55% of the MWIE, rounded to the nearest dollar)$595 $638
How does this affect your clients?
If your client’s Group Policy with Equitable Life includes a Short Term Disability (STD) benefit which is tied to the EI Maximum Weekly Insurable Earnings, and at least one classification of employees has less than a $638 maximum, then to comply with the provisions of their policy, their STD benefit will be revised with the maximums updated based on the percentage of EI Maximum Weekly Insurable Earnings shown in their policy.
The additional premium for any increase from their previous STD amounts and new STD amounts will be show on their January 2021 Group Insurance Billing (as applicable).
If their STD maximum is currently higher than $638 or based on a flat amount (not based on a percentage or regular earnings), no change will be made to their plan unless otherwise directed.
If your clients wish to provide direction regarding revising their STD maximum, or have questions about the process, they can email Kari Gough, Manager, Group Quotes and Issue. -
New year tune-up for Equimax participating whole life
It’s a new year and time for an Equimax® tune up! We have made some exciting changes for new sales of Equimax Estate Builder® and Equimax Wealth Accumulator® effective February 11, 2023.
These exciting enhancements make Equimax even more robust, simpler and cost effective, to ensure it continues to be the preferred participating whole life solution for clients and advisors alike.
Watch our informative video to learn more.
Check out our Equimax splash page for complete details on all the enhancements, our transition rules, and much more.
What’s new?- All new children’s policies will now be issued as non-smoker for life – we will no longer request a non-smoker declaration for new children's policies.
- We have also removed the policy fees on new Equimax sales, reducing total premium payments – allowing clients to buy even more coverage for the same payment.
The following enhancements add more value, making it easier for you to recommend Equimax as your preferred whole life solution.- Monthly Excelerator Deposit Option(EDO) payments and EDO payments received off anniversary will now buy more paid-up additional insurance,
- Dividends earned on EDO payment paid-up additions, and credited on the base policy, can now buy even more paid-up additions,
- New clients now have the option to elect individual policies on joint last to die (JLTD) plans if their personal situation changes,
- We have also changed the way we calculate monthly premiums – resulting in lower premium payments across the board,
- And we have added our KIND™ benefit program to Equimax, as we did for our newest Generations Universal Life solution last September – making it easier for families and beneficiaries at claim time.
- And, finally, we are introducing some new sales illustration features, a Web-based software and more to help you market Equimax!
Plus, visit our Equimax product page on EquiNet®, then click on the Marketing Materials tab for the latest Equimax marketing materials.
Need more information? Please contact your local wholesaler.
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Make room for more EDO room
Effective June 26, 2021, a term rider added to an Equimax Estate Builder® or Equimax Wealth Accumulator® policy may allow for an increase to the maximum Excelerator Deposit Option (EDO) payment limit.
Highlights:
● This enhancement will apply to adult single life Equimax Estate Builder and Wealth Accumulator policies where the Owner Signature Date on the application for insurance is June 26, 2021 or after.
● For the term rider to increase the EDO payment limit, it must be issued at the same time as the Equimax coverage.
● Term rider EDO payment limit assumes the term rider is held at least 10 years.
● The illustration system and EZcomplete application will calculate the maximum EDO payment including any increase from a term rider.
● Policies already issued do not qualify.
Full details about the changes can be found in the transition rules.
Who can benefit from this product enhancement?
Your clients who have a temporary insurance need and add a term rider to their Equimax plan may be able to take advantage of the additional exempt room and higher EDO payment limits to build the policy values. Make Equimax® your first choice for your clients’ whole life insurance needs.
New Illustration software is now available
The updated illustration software will be available for download after 9 a.m. ET on Friday, June 25, 2021.
Want more information?
● Learn more about the changes and transition rules
● Contact your Regional Sales Manager for more information on these changes and other sales ideas
® denotes a registered trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada. - [pdf] Harnessing the power of your cash value
- Re-Allocation of funds
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Guides for completing Individual Insurance forms now on EquiNet
We have recently added guides to provide detailed instructions on how to fill out forms on EquiNet. You can find them on the Individual Forms page, directly underneath the applicable form. In the coming weeks, we will be adding more guides for additional forms, so make sure to check the Forms page for solutions that help you work smarter.
View our newly posted guides:- 671OC Guide (Guide to Completing an Ownership Change Form)
- 594 Guide (Guide to Completing Business Information Form)
- 1710 Guide (Guide to Completing Verification of Identity for Policy Owners)
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Revised Witness Signature Process during COVID-19 for Individual Life and Critical Illness Insurance
Revised Witness Signature Process during COVID-19 for Individual Life and Critical Insurance Business
We are temporarily revising our policy around witness signatures during COVID-19. While the preference is to have a witness when one is available, we understand that may be difficult given our current environment.
Please follow the options below for witness signature with the first option being most preferable, and the last option being the least preferable:
1. Signature from a witness who is a disinterested party
2. Signature from a witness who is a party with an interest
3. No witness
If we receive a form that doesn’t have a witness signature, we will still process the form. Just a reminder this is only temporary during COVID-19.
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Equitable Life presents a conversation with Equitable Asset Management Group
Did you miss our recent webcast with Equitable Asset Management Group’s Dave Irwin? Did you want to watch it again? Click here to access the On Demand presentation.
Summary
After a record-breaking descent into bear market territory, equity markets have since undergone an unprecedented recovery despite the continued negative economic impacts of COVID-19. With market performance seemingly at odds with the outlook for corporate profits and recessionary calls from economists, what can possibly explain the optimistic tone of the market and is it justified? Please join us to hear David Irwin, Director, Portfolio Management and Client Relations share some insight into the current environment, key market drivers and policy responses to help put market performance in context.
Don’t miss your opportunity to also hear about Equitable’s Active Portfolios and recent No Load CB sales charge option.
Please note that this webcast is open to advisors only. Be advised this webcast is available in English only. We will not be seeking any Continuing Education credits for this webcast. - Smoker to Non Smoker
- Smoker to Non Smoker