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Growing your business in the large case market At Equitable^®, we’re growing at a rapid pace in the large case market. We’re excited to share a new video highlighting all the great reasons to choose Equitable for large case clients—featuring Rob Hollingsworth, Head of Distribution and Product Marketing, Individual Insurance.

Highlights at-a-glance
•   We have capacity up to $130 million ultimate net amount at risk
•   Up to $10 million internal retention
•   Our mutual structure gives us a number of advantages, including the ability to provide personalized service

Equitable offers full support to help you work on large cases and successfully implement solutions, and we’re continually adding tremendous experience and talent to our organization. Our team of wholesalers, specialized underwriters, advanced case consultants, and tax and estate planning professionals are here to support you with your complex and larger files.
Our large case market webpage not only features our new video—it also showcases our team of large case experts and includes a growing list of marketing materials and resources to help you succeed.

Do you have a large case client opportunity, and want to expand in the large case market?

Visit our large case markets webpage to learn more.

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Secure your GIA rate with Equitable today! The Bank of Canada (BOC) recently cut its key interest rate for a second time this year to 4.5%. As inflation cools and the BOC hints at more interest rate cuts this year, the time has never been better to secure a Guaranteed Interest Account (GIA) rate.

Equitable’s fresh client-focused approach to guaranteed investing means:
- market leading interest rates¹, with even higher rates available for larger deposits,
- a full suite of available account types including the First Home Savings Account, and
- options to invest up to age 95².
“This is a great opportunity for clients and advisors,” said Cam Crosbie, Executive Vice President of the Savings and Retirement Division at Equitable^®. “These are safe and secure investment solutions with potential for creditor protection, estate planning benefits, and so much more.”

GIAs are simple fixed-income investment products that can provide increased choice and value to a client’s portfolio. Choosing Equitable provides competitive interest rates and protection from market volatility. For more information visit EquiNet^® and don’t forget to register for our interest rate change alert email.

¹ Equitable has made every effort to ensure accuracy of competitive information as of July 22, 2024. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
² Some available term lengths may be limited starting at age 90.
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Posted August 15
Did you miss our Equimax update in December?
Equimax – a better and stronger solution!

Discover the latest Equimax updates

Great news! We’ve made further updates to our Equimax^® insurance solution to better serve clients.

Here are some of the changes:

● A new guaranteed 10 pay premium option for Equimax Wealth Accumulator^®.
● You can now add an Excelerator deposit option (EDO) on Equimax Estate Builder^® and Wealth Accumulator plans with a 10 Pay premium option (term rider not required at issue of the policy).
● We increased our flexibility with EDO. This will make it easier for clients to stop and start EDO contributions without losing their maximum approved contribution room. On top of that, these changes will apply to all inforce policies. A single set of EDO rules will apply to every Equimax policy whether it’s issued tomorrow or 10 years ago, making it simpler to help clients manage their policies.
● We increased the maximum amount of Equimax coverage that can be applied for without a special quote from $20M to $25M.

Equimax is now an even better and stronger solution. For a full breakdown of these product updates visit our splash page.

*Video available in English with French and Chinese sub-titles.

Please refer to our Transition Rules for all the details on processing your applications.

Need more information? Please contact your Equitable wholesaler.
When we grow together, success is mutual
Equitable^® announces the return of its popular Step Up Your Wealth sales campaign! Again, this year, we are rewarding advisors who promote Equitable’s Savings & Retirement products to both existing and new clients, as part of a comprehensive investment strategy.

At Equitable, we offer a complete range of investment products designed to meet the savings, accumulation, and income needs of Canadians. Our strength as a mutual company, combined with our diverse lineup of competitive solutions, can help clients achieve their financial goals with confidence.

Join us and take advantage of the opportunity to grow clients’ wealth while being rewarded for your efforts. Together, we can help Canadians achieve their financial dreams. For more information, visit our website or speak to your Director, Investment Sales today.
*The bonus amount will be calculated at the end of 2025 based on net deposits. The bonus will be paid within 90 days following December 31, 2025. Maximum bonus payable is $100,000 for re-qualifying Elite advisors; $75,000 otherwise. ¹ Re-qualifying Elite advisors are advisors who attained Elite status at the end of 2024 and maintain Elite status at the end of 2025. To attain Elite advisor status, an advisor must have $1,250,000 in gross deposits in at least five policies or $10,000,000 in assets. For re-qualifying Elite advisors that reach $10,000,000 or more in net deposits in both 2024 and 2025, the maximum payment is $200,000. Equitable reserves the right to end or after the Step Up Your Wealth sales campaign at any time and without notice.

Date posted: January 6, 2025
The top five benefits of choosing the 10-pay premium option As part of our December 2024 Equimax^® update, we launched a new guaranteed 10-pay premium option for Equimax Wealth Accumulator^®. This option is a great way for clients to fund their life insurance policy.

The top 5 benefits of the 10-pay premium option:

1. Short Payment Period: After just 10 years, the policy will be completely paid-up, and clients won’t have to make any more payments while still having coverage.
2. Growing Cash Value: By completing payments in a shorter time, clients can see their cash value grow faster. They can later access this value through policy loans or cash withdrawals if needed.
3. Level Premiums: The premiums for the 10-pay option stay level over time. This makes it easier for clients to budget.
4. Estate Planning: A fully paid-up life insurance policy can be a great planning tool for clients who want to leave a legacy for their loved ones.
5. Tax Benefits: The cash value in a whole life policy grows tax-deferred, and the death benefit is paid out tax-free to beneficiaries.

To learn more about our Equimax 10 pay premium option, visit our splash page:

Need more information? Contact your local Equitable wholesaler with any questions.

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Secure your GIA with Equitable today! In uncertain times, a Guaranteed Interest Account (GIA) is a safe and stable investment opportunity. Now is a great time to consider a GIA with Equitable^®.

Equitable offers:
• market leading interest rates¹, with higher rates for larger deposits;
• many account types, including the First Home Savings Account; and
• options to invest up to age 95².

“GIAs offer a number of benefits for investors, especially in times of market volatility.” said Cam Crosbie, Executive Vice President, Savings & Retirement. Equitable. “In uncertain times, let your investments be certain. Choose GIAs for guaranteed peace of mind and predictable returns, along with estate planning benefits, and potential creditor protection.”

GIAs are simple fixed-income investments that add value to a portfolio. Equitable GIAs provide competitive interest rates and protection from market volatility. For more information visit EquiNet^® and don’t forget to register for our interest rate change alert email.

For more information or assistance, please contact your Director, Investment Sales.

1 Equitable has made every effort to ensure accuracy of competitive information. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
2 Some available term lengths may be limited starting at age 90.

Date posted: May 14, 2025
Equitable receives FundGrade A awards for outstanding performance Equitable^® is thrilled to announce that several of our funds have received Fundata FundGrade A awards for their exceptional performance in the first half of 2025.

The FundGrade rating system is a great tool for identifying top-performing funds. This recognition highlights our commitment to providing high-quality investment options to clients.

And the winners are…
The following funds from Equitable's lineup have received a FundGrade A rating this year:

Pivotal Select:
• Equitable Life NASDAQ 100 ESG Index Fund Select
• Equitable Life Fidelity^® Climate Leadership Balanced Fund Select
• Equitable Life Fidelity^® Global Innovators Fund Select

Personal Investment Portfolio/Pivotal Solutions:
• Equitable Life Invesco Global Bond Fund

An enhanced fund performance page
Equitable has also introduced several new features to our fund performance page to enhance user experience. These updates include:
- Printable performance reports: Easily accessible and printable reports for detailed fund performance.
- Equity and Fixed Income breakdowns: Detailed breakdowns by fund displayed on the Fund Details tab.
- Fund Category display: Clear display of fund categories on the Fund Details tab.
- Filter enhancements:
  - New “Risk Rating” filter.
  - New “U.S. Equity” filter.
  - Renamed “Domestic Equity” to “Canadian Equity”.
  - Moved “Index Funds” and “Portfolio Solutions” out of asset class filters into “Additional filters”.
For more information on these funds and their performance, and to see the latest enhancements, visit our Fund Performance page.

Questions? Contact your Director, Investment Sales.

FundGrade A is used with permission from Fundata Canada Inc., all rights reserved.
Date posted: June 10, 2025
Sharpen your skills with Equitable’s Path to Invest summer learning modules
Want to stay ahead, bring more value to clients, and earn Continuing Education (CE) credits?

Equitable^® now offers new online summer modules to help you grow your financial knowledge. These self-paced Path to Invest modules are available on our ON24 platform. You can learn on your own schedule and earn CE credits with ease.

Whether you want to boost your investment skills or have better client conversations, these courses are here to support your growth.

The first module, Index Investing, explores the basics of index investing, how it compares to active management, and how using indexes can help diversify client portfolios.

The second module, Saving for a Home with Equitable, equips you with strategies and tools to guide clients through the homebuying journey, including insights on savings vehicles, intergenerational wealth transfers, and mortgage planning.

Each course is approved by the Alberta Insurance Council and the Insurance Council of Manitoba. You will earn 1 CE credit for each course after passing the quiz.

Start learning today! Visit our Learning Centre to begin.

If you have any questions, reach out to your Director, Investment Sales. When we work together, success is mutual.

Continuing Education Credits
To be eligible for CE credits, you must register individually, watch the webcast in full and complete a short quiz. These webcasts are available in English only. It is the advisor's responsibility to ensure Continuing Education credits being offered are accepted by the licensing body. Alberta Insurance Council (AIC) credits are valid in Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Insurance Council of Manitoba (ICM) credits are valid in Manitoba only.

Date posted: July 17, 2025
The top individual insurance marketing materials! In 2025 there were five marketing pieces that advisors turned to most. If you haven’t seen them yet, now’s your chance to catch up. We want to help you connect with clients. These materials help make important topics easy to explain.

Top five individual insurance marketing materials:
1. 1024 Guide to individual underwriting. This guide shows how medical and non-medical conditions can affect insurance approvals.
2. 1038 Understanding participating whole life. Explains Equimax^® participating whole life insurance. It also discusses the Participating Account, how dividends are calculated, and how they can impact a policy.
3. 1343 Evidence of insurability. Includes a chart showing the underwriting rules for life insurance products.
4. 1530 Temporary resident underwriting guidelines. This is a list of the documents temporary residents need when applying for individual insurance.
5. 1505 Dividend scale interest rate 30-year historical performance. This chart shows Equitable’s dividend scale interest rate history. It also compares our dividend scale rate to other major economic indicators.

For a list of all our marketing pieces visit our marketing materials page on EquiNet.

Have further questions? Your Equitable Wholesaler is here to help!
Introducing Empathy – Compassion and care at times of loss
We’re excited to announce our partnership with Empathy– the company behind the Empathy Loss Support benefit.

As a trusted advisor, you play a vital role in guiding clients through some of life’s most difficult moments. We understand this and believe Empathy can provide vital support at a time of loss. This is why Equitable^® has added this new benefit to all new and existing individual life insurance policies at no additional cost.

About Empathy
Empathy Loss Support begins when a claim is initiated. When a client’s loved one notifies us, our Client Care Centre connects them to Empathy’s user-friendly app or website. They can choose the Empathy services they need, including human support, and helpful tools. Empathy will help them navigate both the emotional and logistical challenges following a loss.

Introduced to loved ones at time of claim
Easy to use co-branded app
Adding value beyond the policy

Share the good news
Include Empathy in your client conversations about life insurance. Show clients how Equitable leads with Care, Compassion, and Empathy. Our commitment to clients is at the heart of everything we do.

To learn more, visit our Empathy page.

Questions? Please contact your Equitable wholesaler.

This loss support benefit is provided by Empathy and is available to all Equitable life beneficiaries aged 18+ years and residing in Canada. Equitable does not have access to the information provided to Empathy and is not responsible or liable for the services provided by Empathy. Empathy does not represent Equitable nor have the right to bind Equitable. Equitable may modify access to or discontinue offering the Empathy service at any time.

Empathy does not provide legal, medical, financial, or accounting advice, nor does Empathy provide mental health diagnosis or treatment. We recommend consulting a professional on such matters.