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1. New Dividend Scale Effective July 1, 2023! Equitable Life’s Board of Directors has approved a change to the dividend scale* for the period July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
   
   - The interest rate we use for the dividend scale will go from 6.05% to 6.25% on July 1, 2023.
   - Other factors used to decide the dividend scale will stay the same.
   - The interest rate for participating whole life policies with dividends on deposit will stay the same at 2.25%.
   - The policy loan interest rate** will go from 6.20% to 6.50% on June 30, 2023
   
   More good news!
   Once the next dividend scale year starts, we expect policyholder dividends to be close to $105 million until the end of June 2024.
   
   Learn more
   - Advisor Dividend Scale Notice
   - Client Dividend Scale Notice
   - Dividend Information Page
   
   
   
   
   Did you miss our virtual Spring Update & 2023 Dividend Scale Announcement? Watch it now:
     
   (*The French and Chinese events will be partially in English, with sub-titles on screen).
    
   
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   *Dividends are not guaranteed and are paid at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. Dividends may be subject to taxation. Dividends will vary based on the actual investment returns in the Participating Account as well as mortality, expense, lapse, claims experience, taxes, and other experience of the participating block of policies. Changes in the dividend scale do not affect the guaranteed premium, guaranteed cash values, or guaranteed death benefit amount.  A copy of Equitable Life’s Dividend Policy and Participating Account Management Policy can be found on our website at www.equitable.ca.
    
   ** This applies to all new and active policy loans, including automatic premium loans. This change is for Equimax^_® policies that have a 9-digit policy number beginning with a “3” or an “8”. Some older policies may have other loan rates as they are based on the prime interest rate.
2. Making it easier to claim for Loss of Independent Existence for EquiLiving Critical Illness insuranc We have recently changed the definition of Loss of Independent Existence (LOIE). As a result, the Critical Illness claim criteria has also changed. Before, EquiLiving^® Critical Illness insurance coverage was issued with a definition of LOIE that required clients to have the total inability to do 3 of 6 Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Now, clients will only need to give us proof of the total inability to do 2 of 6 Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to submit a claim for LOIE. 
   
   This change makes it easier for clients to claim for this covered critical illness. This change is retroactive to February 2022.
   
   Clients will be sent a notice from us with a personalized endorsement from Equitable Life. This applies to their policy and forms part of their contract. We will approve claims for LOIE as outlined in the endorsement.
   
   LOIE is one of the 26 conditions named as a covered critical illness in an EquiLiving policy or Critical Illness insurance rider on an Equitable Life insurance policy. With a loss of independent existence, some activities of daily living can no longer be done on one’s own. This can happen because of a disease or an injury. 
   
   Want to learn more? See the marketing piece: Understanding the Covered Conditions (1248).  
   
   For more information, reach out to your local wholesaler.
   
   
   ^® denotes a trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.
3. Lin covers her life, her partner, her home, and business with Equitable’s Term Life insurance Lin has just opened her new business. Her partner Terri has supported her through it all, managing the bills and the mortgage so Lin can focus on getting her store established. Lin knows they’ve both worked so hard to achieve what they have.
   
   She wants to make sure they’re covered in case anything happens to either of them.
   With Equitable Life^® Term Insurance, Lin can get affordable life insurance, which covers her and Terri’s current needs but is also flexible enough to change as their needs change.
   
   This video can help you start the conversation with clients about Term insurance. It walks them through the different term options and the value of being able to convert term coverage to a permanent life insurance policy later on. It also details the KIND^TM benefits that are currently available with Term insurance.
   
   Not sure where to start? Send clients this prospecting letter, which you can personalize specifically for them.
   Plus, check out our Term product page, then click on the Marketing Materials tab for the latest Term marketing materials.
   
   Want to learn more? Reach out to your local wholesaler.
   
   
   
   Watch our new Term insurance with Equitable Life of Canada video to learn more. See it on Vimeo or YouTube.
   
   
   
    
   ^® and ™ denote trademarks of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.
4. Equitable 2024 dividend scale!

   Equitable’s Board of Directors has approved a new dividend scale for the period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

   ● The interest rate* we use for the dividend scale will change. It will go from 6.25% to 6.40% on July 1, 2024.
   ● Other factors used to decide the dividend scale will remain the same.
   ● The interest rate for policies with dividends on deposit will change. It will go from 2.25% to 3.50% on July 1, 2024.
   ● The interest rate for most policy loans will remain at 6.50%. This applies to both new and existing policy loans, and automatic premium loans. It specifically applies to Equimax^® policies with a 9-digit policy number that starts with either "3" or "8". Older policies may have different loan rates as they are based on the prime interest rate.
   
   Learn more:
   ● 2024 Advisor Dividend Scale Notice
   ● 2024 Client Dividend Scale Notice
   ● Dividend Information Page 
   
   
   
   
   
   Did you miss our Spring update & 2024 Dividend Scale announcement? Watch it now: 
     
   (*The French and Chinese events will be partially in English, with sub-titles on screen).
   
    
   
   
   
   
   
   *The dividend scale interest rate (DSIR) is different from the participating account (PAR) rate of return. The PAR rate of return is the return on the investments in the participating account over the calendar year. The DSIR smooths out the ups and downs of the participating account experience.
5. Summer is here and so is our new dividend scale

   Equitable’s Board of Directors has approved a new dividend scale for the period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

   ● The interest rate* we use for the dividend scale will change. It will go from 6.25% to 6.40% on July 1, 2024.
   ● Other factors used to decide the dividend scale will remain the same.
   ● The interest rate for policies with dividends on deposit will change. It will go from 2.25% to 3.50% on July 1, 2024.
   ● The interest rate for most policy loans will remain at 6.50%. This applies to both new and existing policy loans, and automatic premium loans. It specifically applies to Equimax^® policies with a 9-digit policy number that starts with either "3" or "8". Older policies may have different loan rates as they are based on the prime interest rate.
   
   Learn more:
   ● 2024 Advisor Dividend Scale Notice
   ● 2024 Client Dividend Scale Notice
   ● Dividend Information Page 
   
   
   
   
   
   Did you miss our Spring update & 2024 Dividend Scale announcement? Watch it now: 
     
   (*The French and Chinese events will be partially in English, with sub-titles on screen).
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   *The dividend scale interest rate (DSIR) is different from the participating account (PAR) rate of return. The PAR rate of return is the return on the investments in the participating account over the calendar year. The DSIR smooths out the ups and downs of the participating account experience.
6. Transaction Authorization Requirements table for Savings & Retirement advisors Equitable Life® is here to help. When it comes to getting certain transactions authorized in a non face-to-face environment, you might need some direction. We’ve got you covered.
   
   Equitable has created a quick reference table on EquiNet™. The Transaction Authorization Requirements table provides details on how to get certain forms approved and the best way to get them to us. Each form listed gives the authorization type that is accepted. We’ve also provided details when we receive a document that is considered not-in-good-order.
   
   As we navigate through COVID-19, we will continue to update this table. This means you have the most current information available at your fingertips, 24/7.
   
   Have other questions about COVID-19? Check out our Savings & Retirement COVID-19 update page on EquiNet as well. This page provides the latest news and information for Savings & Retirement advisors.
   
   Still have a question? Give our Advisor Services team a call Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET at 1.866.884.7427 or email savingsretirement@equitable.ca, or your local Regional Investment Sales Manager.
    
7. NEW Process for Applications for Term Conversion to Equimax with Excelerator Deposit Option (EDO) Great news! We are now allowing term conversions to Equimax with EDO with no additional underwriting provided the maximum net amount at risk (NAAR) for the new Equimax policy does not exceed the Term coverage amount being converted. 
    
   We have created an easy-to-use Excel worksheet (1616 worksheet) to help you confirm that the conversion to Equimax with EDO satisfies the NAAR requirement and will assist you with properly completing the Application for Term Conversion (Form 1616). This worksheet is only for use in situations where the term coverage is to be converted to Equimax with EDO and must be submitted along with the signed illustration and completed Application for Term Conversion. The maximum NAAR can be found on the Underwriting page of the illustration report.
    
   The signed Equimax illustration, application and term conversion worksheet should be sent to: inforcelifemail@equitable.ca.
    
   Resources can be found on Equinet:
   • 1616 Application for Term Conversion
   • 1616 Term Conversion Guide
   • 1616 Worksheet
8. Request standard inforce illustrations with the click of a button
   At Equitable^®, we are making continuous improvements to our advisor and client services. We are excited to share an upcoming enhancement. 

   
   What’s new?

   
   Beginning on August 15, 2024 , you and your clients will be able to request standard, current inforce illustrations—at any time—for your clients’ whole life and universal life policies with the click of a button.
   
   Currently, standard inforce illustrations for whole life and universal life policies are autogenerated only on policy anniversaries. These inforce illustrations will no longer be autogenerated after August 15, 2024.
   
   Please note: For specialized illustrations—such as   those with segregated funds, D2000/D2000+ policies, policies where the insured’s age falls outside existing illustration parameters, or policies that were originally from Clarica—you will still need to use the inforce illustration request form  for whole life or universal life policies.  

   
   How do I access this?

   
   You can request an inforce illustration by logging into EquiNet^® and going to the Policy Details page via Policy Inquiry. Under the Coverage tab, you will now see a button called Inforce Illustration Request. Click the button to request the illustration. Learn more about how to access here. 
    
9. Mark Schmehl from Fidelity Investments talks special situations and global innovators with Equitable  ***EXCLUSIVE TO EQUITABLE ADVISORS***
   
   This month, Equitable® welcomes Mark Schmehl, Portfolio Manager from Fidelity Investments Canada®, who will highlight the Special Situations and Global Innovators fund portfolios.
   
   Equitable’s Savings & Retirement webcast series spotlights various aspects of our competitive fund lineup and product offerings. This series will give advisors an opportunity to: 
   • learn more about various products and product features, 
   • hear from industry professionals, 
   • learn about investment strategies; and so much more. 
    

   Learn more

    
   Continuing Education Credits 
   This webcast has been submitted for continuing education (CE) approval for all provinces excluding Quebec via the Insurance Council of Manitoba and Alberta Insurance Council. Upon approval, you will be sent an email notification to come back to the webinar presentation console to download your personalized certificate form the tool bar. To be eligible for CE credits, you must register individually, watch the webcast in full and complete a short quiz. 
   
   Date posted: September 11, 2024