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  1. The Equimax EVOLUTION Continues Earlier this year, we announced a host of improvements to our Equimax® Participating Whole Life solution, designed to add value, flexibility, and affordability to an already excellent plan. 

    Today we’re pleased to announce the following additional updates took effect on August 12th, 2023: 
    1. Targeted improvements in rates, death benefits, and cash values for Equimax Estate Builder and Equimax Wealth Accumulator plans. 
    2.  New joint last to die rates for the Wealth Accumulator plans to align with Estate Builder. 
    3.  A new “rated age” calculation, and
    4.  New rates for determining the maximum enhancement amount with the Enhanced Protection dividend option.

    Visit our splash page and watch our informative video to learn more and start selling the enhanced Equimax today.

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


    Our illustration tools are updated:
    ●  New Web-based illustration software on secure EquiNet® (log in required)
    ●  New Desktop illustration software 
    ●  New EZstart™ on EquiNet 

    Need more information?
    For information on these changes, please contact your Equitable Life wholesaler. 


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  2. [pdf] A Retirement Savings Plan is just as relevant now as it was over 60 years ago
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  4. Equitable Savings & Retirement Webcast featuring Payout Annuities

    This month, Equitable® highlights payout annuities. We will talk about life annuities, product features, taxation and the benefits that payout annuities can bring to a client’s retirement plan.

    Join your host, Deedra Weinstein, Head of S&R Product and Marketing, as she welcomes Nicole Lemon, Product Manager, Savings and Retirement, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT.

    Learn more

    Continuing Education Credits
    This webcast has been accredited for continuing education (CE) credits for all provinces excluding Quebec via the Insurance Council of Manitoba and Alberta Insurance Council. To be eligible for CE credits, you must register individually, watch the webcast in full and complete a short quiz. This webcast is available in English only.

    Date posted: November 14, 2024

  5. Exciting update: External transfer now available on EZtransact! We are thrilled to announce a new feature that will make your work easier and more efficient.

    What’s new this quarter? 
    The External Transfer function was introduced to Equitable’s EZtransact® on May 14.

    Benefits of this enhancement:                                                                                                                                                                          
    This feature is part of our strategic plan to help make transactions smoother for you. It was already available in EZcomplete®, and now it’s on EZtransact too. This means you won’t have to search for information about the relinquishing institution anymore. You can submit requests with ease.

    External Transfer Functionality:

    •  You can digitally request a transfer of funds from other institutions to Equitable.
    •  Information about the relinquishing institution will be available on EZtransact, so you don’t have to search for it.
    •  Both full and partial transfer requests are available.
    •  It’s available for registration types that don’t need the RC720/RC721 form and for individual accounts.
    If you have any questions, reach out to your Director, Investment Sales.

    When we work together, success is mutual.

    Date posted: July 3, 2025 
  6. Equitable Individual Wealth Webcast featuring Payout Annuities
    This month, Equitable® highlights payout annuities.

    We will talk about:

    •  life annuities,
    •  product features,
    •  taxation, and
    •  the benefits that payout annuities can bring to a client’s retirement plan.

    Join your host, Deedra Weinstein, Head of Individual Wealth Product and Marketing, as she welcomes Nicole Lemon, Product Manager, Individual Wealth.

    Start learning today! Register to watch On-Demand




     

    Continuing Education Credits
    This webcast has been accredited for continuing education (CE) credits for all provinces excluding Quebec via the Insurance Council of Manitoba and Alberta Insurance Council. To be eligible for CE credits, you must register individually, watch the webcast in full and complete a short quiz.  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. 
    This webcast is available in English only.

    Date posted: October 2, 2025 

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  8. Juvenile insurance is a gift that keeps on giving
    Life insurance may not come wrapped with a ribbon, but it can be a perfect gift to provide a child with a lifetime of protection. Equimax® whole life insurance provides permanent coverage, with several benefits:

    • Insurability – lock in permanent insurance protection for life while a child is young and healthy.
    • Affordability – it is cost-effective to purchase a life insurance policy for a child and lock in a guaranteed premium at children’s rates.
    • Cash value – Equimax has a guaranteed minimum cash value outlined in the contract. It can also accumulate tax-advantaged, non-guaranteed dividends1. As the cash value of the policy increases over time, the child can use the cash value to help pay for life’s milestones or emergencies.   

    Protecting a child’s future with life insurance today can be a gift that keeps on giving for all their tomorrows.

    Ask your wholesaler about Equimax whole life insurance for children.

    1Dividends are not guaranteed and are paid at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.



     
  9. [pdf] Borrowing Money to Make Money
  10. Equitable Life Group Benefits Bulletin – November 2020

    In this issue:

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    Telemedicine now included in Travel Assist*

    Medical emergencies can be particularly stressful while travelling. Making your way to a medical facility can be a struggle. And once you get there, you could face long wait times, language barriers or even the risk of COVID-19 infection.

    That’s why Allianz Global Assistance®, our Travel Assist provider, is adding two new virtual care options to provide plan members with timely and appropriate medical support.

    As always, when a travel medical emergency strikes, plan members call Allianz for assistance. During the intake process plan members will be guided through a series of questions to triage their unique medical situation. Options for care now include two different virtual care services:

    • TeleConsultation – Video and chat consultation with a locally licensed physician. This physician can diagnose simple medical conditions and provide a prescription. Available across Canada and in some high travel states in the United States.
    • TeleAdvice – Video and chat consultation for situations which are not likely to require a prescription. The physician can diagnose simple medical conditions and provide medical guidance.

    Plan members who use virtual care may benefit from:

    • Reduced wait times;
    • Care from the comfort of their current location;
    • Reduced language barriers;
    • No need to arrange transportation to a medical facility;
    • Reduced impact on travel itinerary; and
    • Reduced risk of exposure.

    Both TeleConsultation and TeleAdvice will be available for all Equitable Life plan members beginning January 1st, 2021. There is no additional cost, no changes required to your client’s plans, and no change to the way plan members contact Allianz in the event of a travel medical emergency.

    This PDF plan member update will also be included in the eNews to plan administrators.

    If you have any questions about these new features, please contact your Equitable Life Group Account Executive or myFlex Sales Manager.

    Allianz Global Assistance is a registered business name of AZGA Service Canada Inc. and AZGA Insurance Agency Canada Ltd.

    Help your clients take advantage of our convenient digital options*

    During this time of physical distancing, people are looking for ways to interact with their providers virtually. We recently enhanced our Online Plan Member Enrolment tool, allowing all groups to add new plan members without the need for paper forms.

    Did you know, we have several other digital options available to make it easier for your clients to do business with us and for their plan members to access and use their benefits plan? Over 71% of plan administrators are managing their plan online and 78% of plan members are already using our digital tools.

    For plan administrators:

    • Plan Administrator Portal (EquitableHealth.ca) – plan administrators can easily manage their plan anytime and anywhere
    • Digital Welcome Kits – personalized welcome kits are delivered to plan members via email
    • Easy automated payments – plan administrators can avoid missed payments by setting up pre-authorized debit or electronic funds transfer 

    For plan members:

    • Plan Member Portal (EquitableHealth.ca) – plan members get secure, 24/7 access to their claims history, coverage details and health and wellness resources
    • Electronic Claim Payments and Notifications – plan members can get claim updates sooner in their email inbox and payments right into their bank account
    • EZClaim Mobile App – submitting claims from a mobile device is fast, easy and secure
    • Digital Benefits Cards – plan members no longer have to dig through their wallet – they can download their benefits card on their mobile device

    Learn more about how we’re making it easier for your clients to do business with us

    2021 changes to Maximum Insurable Earnings, Maximum Weekly Insurable Earnings and Short Term Disability Benefit*

    The Canada Employment Insurance Commission and Canada Revenue Agency have announced the 2021 changes to Maximum Insurable Earnings, and premiums for employment insurance. These changes take effect January 1st, 2021.

    Maximum Insurable Earnings (MIE)

    The MIE will increase from $54,200 to $56,300.

    Maximum Weekly Insurable Earnings (MWIE)

    The MWIE will increase from $1,042 to $1,083.

    EI Benefit (55% of the MWIE, rounded to the nearest dollar)

    EI benefit will increase from $573 to $595

    Information for Plan sponsors

    If your client’s Group Policy with Equitable Life includes a Short Term Disability (STD) benefit which is tied to the EI MWIE, and at least one classification of employees has less than a $595 maximum:

    • To comply with the provisions of their policy, their STD benefit will be revised with the maximums updated based on the percentage of EI MEIW 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 $595 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.

     

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