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New! Evidence of Insurability Schedule
We are pleased to announce Equitable’s new Evidence of Insurability Schedule. The new schedule applies to all life and critical illness insurance applications signed on or after October 5, 2024.
Here are the benefits to you:
● New chart is easier to read with more clarity and transparency.
● ECG and TST are no longer routinely required for Life applicants.
● Blood and urine requirement is streamlined for Life applicants.
● Detailed underwriting requirements for higher coverage amounts and mature applicants.
Please refer to the new Evidence of Insurability schedule (Form #1343) for full details.
Equitable® has the right to ask for more evidence of insurability. We will do this if we feel it is needed to assess the risk.
Key changes – Age and amount requirements
Life applicants:
● Resting ECG: No longer a routine age and amount requirement. This may still be requested at our underwriter’s discretion.
● Treadmill ECG: No longer required at any age or amount.
● Standalone Urine: Standalone urine changed to blood and urine at $100,001 and $500,000 coverage amounts for clients over age 55.
● Mature Age Focus Interview (MAFI): New for clients aged 75+. As part of the paramedical, we will assess the applicant’s Activities of Daily Living, social activities, and word recall ability.
Life and Critical Illness applicants:
● For clients aged 70+, evidence is now valid (recent) if completed within the past 6 months. For all other applicants (ages 18-69), there is no change – evidence is valid if completed within the past 12 months.
Financial/Third-party verification
Reminder – this is required for life insurance amounts over $5M. Our underwriting team will be pleased to assist you with this step.
Questions? Please contact your Equitable wholesaler or reach out to our underwriting team.
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Open doors with our updated CI & UL solutions!
Have you heard the news? On October 8th, we rolled out several updates to our competitive Equitable® product lineup—including our Critical Illness (CI) and Universal Life (UL) plans.
These updates are all about cost savings for clients and helping advisors like you grow your business. And the response has been fantastic!
What’s new for CI and UL?1. Lower monthly costs for new EquiLiving® critical illness (CI) policies paid monthly – hello savings!
• The monthly modal factor for CI decreased from 0.09 to 0.0867.
• The monthly policy fee decreased from $4.50 to $4.34.
*Note: EquiLiving premium rates and annual policy fees have not changed.
2. Lower monthly costs for UL policies with CI riders added – now it’s more affordable to add CI coverage when selling UL!
Commissions got a makeover tooGood news! Commissions on Term and EquiLiving CI policies are now calculated based on the total premium paid for the policy year—even if clients opt for monthly payments. No more annual premium commission calculations!
Learn more!
Questions? Contact your Equitable wholesaler for all the details.
Cheers to savings and growing your business with Equitable!
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Savings & Retirement - Updated Application Forms
There are some important updates to share with you. The applications listed below have been updated for content and formatting. The changes also include the removal of maximums for Quebec Life Income Funds.Equitable will accept the previous versions until March 31, 2025, but on April 1, 2025, only the new versions will be accepted.
Form # Application New Version Previous Version 1383 Pivotal Select TFSA Application 2024/11/01 2023/05/29 1384 Pivotal Select Registered/Non-Registered Application 2025/01/01 2023/05/29 2086 Pivotal Select FHSA Application 2024/11/01 2023/08/01 796 Daily/Guaranteed Interest Account TFSA Application 2024/11/01 2024/07/01 799 Daily/Guaranteed Interest Account Registered/Non-Registered Application 2025/01/01 2024/07/01 2087 Daily/Guaranteed Interest Account FHSA Application 2024/11/01 2024/07/01
Updated Form Names
Equitable has updated the names of the Special Quote Request forms for the DIA/GIA and Payout Annuity.New Name Previous Name When to use Custom Quote – DIA/GIA
(Form # 686)GIA Special Quote Request form Any deposit to the Daily Interest Account or Guaranteed Interest Account that is equal to or greater than $1 million. Payout Annuity - Custom Quote
(Form #687)Payout Annuity Special Quote Request form Any non-standard annuity quote (i.e., exceeds maximum deposit or age, pension matching, etc.)
Simplified Conversion Process for Legacy Products
The simplified conversion process should make things easier for advisors. By using the RRSP to RRIF Conversion Form #1673, you can convert legacy products, like RRSP to RRIF and LIRA to LIF, without the need to complete an application.
If you have any questions, reach out to your Director, Investment Sales.
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Making it easier to do business with us
At Equitable® we are always looking for ways to improve your experience with us. We’ve made the following enhancements to make it easier for you to put your business with us.
New and Improved UL Fund Performance page
Access more fund performance information faster and easier on our new and improved Fund Overview & Performance website for funds held within Equitable universal life policies.
We partnered with Fundata to build a central location for fund performance, fund information (available in web and PDF) and Management Expense Ratios (MERs). This fund reporting will be available for all our universal life business (both legacy products and products currently being sold).
Highlights include:
● Save your favourite funds for easy access.
● Fund search and tools to filter by product, asset class and sustainability.
● Share feature allows you to easily share fund information with clients.
● Ability to compare fund performance.
Check out the new Fund Overview & Performance website today. See how Equitable is making fund information faster and easier to access.
New “Update Payment” feature for banking changes has launched!
Great news! We have launched a new self-serve "Update Payment" feature in Client Access and on EquiNet®. This new online capability enables clients and advisors to easily submit key banking change requests for eligible insurance policies*, with no need to complete a physical form.
*The Update Payment transactions are only available for eligible policies: those that have not lapsed, are not on Automatic Premium Loan, and are not owned by a corporation or other entity.
What’s new? Clients and advisors can now submit banking changes via EquiNet under Policy Inquiry. It allows them to easily submit requests for the following: stop and resume pre-authorized payments or change banks. Learn more.
Speak to your individual life wholesaler to learn more about these great enhancements!
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Do clients imagine owning a dream home?
We’re here to help make that happen! Clients who contribute to a First Home Savings Account between May 1 and September 30, 2025, will be entered for a chance to win an incredible $8,000 in our Close to Home contest. Whether opening a new account or making an annual contribution, this is a golden opportunity to help them get one step closer to homeownership.Advisors, Your Efforts Matter Too! By guiding clients towards their homeownership dreams, you’ll be entered to win $1,000 as a special thank you for your dedication and support. At Equitable®, we believe that when we grow together, success is mutual.
Don’t Miss Out! Enter today using Equitable’s user-friendly online application platform, EZcomplete®, or process an online transaction with ease using Equitable’s EZtransact®. It’s fast, simple, and could bring clients closer to their dream home.Want to learn more? Speak to your Director, Investment Sales, and help clients take the first step towards making homeownership a reality.
Equitable’s Close to Home Contest: No purchase necessary. Contest period May 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. Enter by making a deposit to an Equitable FHSA during the contest period or by submitting a no-purchase entry. Two prizes for a total value of $8,000 CAD to be drawn on October 15, 2025, will be awarded. The servicing advisor for the policy to which the selected entrant made the deposit is also an eligible winner and will receive a $1,000 CAD prize. For example, if an Equitable client is a winner of the $8,000 prize, the client’s servicing advisor wins a $1,000 prize. Open to legal residents of Canada of the age of majority. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible Entries received during the Contest Period. For full contest rules, including no-purchase method of entry, see the full contest rules.
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A bright start to July: our Dividend Scale is now active!
Effective July 1st - just in time for summer conversations!
Good news! The Equitable® Board of Directors has approved continuing our current dividend scale for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
• The interest rate* we use to decide the dividend scale will stay at 6.40%.
• Other factors used to decide the dividend scale will stay the same.
• The interest rate for policies with dividends on deposit will stay at 3.50%.
• The interest rate for most policy loans will stay 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.
*The dividend scale interest rate (DSIR) is different from the participating account (PAR) rate of return. The DSIR smooths out the ups and downs of the participating account experience. The PAR rate of return is the return on the investments in the participating account over the calendar year.
Need more information?
Did you miss our Spring Update & 2025 Dividend Scale Announcement?
Watch it now:
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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 -
5 great reasons to work with Equitable
There are plenty of reasons to work with Equitable®. We’ve rounded up the top 5 in our popular marketing piece 5 great reasons to make Equitable your first choice.
1. We’re committed to our policyholders.
At Equitable, our mutual status gives us the advantage of focusing exclusively on our policyholders and our commitments to them. We have a DBRS Morningstar rating of A (high) and a strong LICAT ratio. This means that we are well-positioned to continue meeting our commitments to our clients.
2. We have a broad, competitive product shelf.
We offer a diversified and competitive product portfolio, with some of the most competitive solutions on the market. Our broad range of insurance and savings products provide you with competitive, flexible solutions to meet clients’ financial needs.
3. We make underwriting easy.
Are you working on a large case? We have a specialized team of experts and dedicated underwriters to help you with larger and more complex cases.
4. We offer regional wholesaler support.
Our regional wholesalers are here to provide personalized sales support in the field, from coast-to-coast. They take the time to understand your business needs and help develop solutions.
5. We have great online advisor tools.
EquiNet®, Equitable’s advisor site, is bilingual and mobile-friendly. It puts the tools and information you need right at your fingertips. Check out our EZcomplete® online applications, administrative forms and processes, sales illustrations, marketing materials, and more.
Contact your Equitable wholesaler today to learn more!
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Your year-end momentum starts today!
Just 79 days left to go in 2025!
As the air turns crisp and the leaves change color, we hope you’re enjoying our beautiful Canadian fall season. But before you get too swept up in the season's fun, remember that the final quarter is also a great time of year to boost your business.
Harvest season for success
Many clients are reviewing their financial goals and plans now. According to LIMRA, nearly 30% of life insurance applications are submitted between October and December1. This means you have a huge sales opportunity.
Why choose Equitable® ?
Clients expect competitive solutions that fit their unique needs well. Equitable offers great products, digital tools, and outstanding service and support. Learn more here.
Act now to finish 2025 on a strong note:
• Review your client list: Identify who needs a check-in before the year ends.
• Spot the opportunities: Year-end financial planning opens doors—don't miss out.
• Leverage our resources: From our e-apps to marketing materials and digital tools, we're here for you.
So, grab your client list (and your pumpkin spiced latte) and make the most of this final quarter. Your Equitable team is here to support you all the way to 2026 — let's finish 2025 strong!
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Equitable’s DSIR leads the way
Equitable® offers a 6.40% dividend scale interest rate (DSIR) – the best in our industry1. But our DSIR is only one of the many benefits of choosing Equitable!
Why choose Equitable?
• Equitable proudly leads the way: We are the #1 seller of PAR whole life policies in Canada2!
• Our top DSIR: Helps clients save for the future and builds lasting value.
• Our Canadian heritage: Established in 1920, we are 100% Canadian-owned, based in Canada and dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of the Canadian market.
• Our financial strength & growth momentum: We invest with care, keeping clients’ savings safe and growing over time.
• Our mutuality: As a mutual, our clients come first – and eligible clients share in our success through dividends3.
• Our service & support: We offer great service, easy-to-use digital tools, and support at every step, making Equitable a trusted choice for clients and advisors alike.
In client meetings, be sure to share these outstanding benefits with clients. Doing so can demonstrate real value and boost your sales.
Questions? Reach out to your Equitable wholesaler or visit EquiNet. We’re ready to help you succeed.
Resources:
The Power of Together (Video)
5 Reasons to choose Equitable (1271)
Dividend Scale Announcement - 2024/2025
1 Source: Latest posted DSIR data on competitor websites – 2025.
2 Source: LIMRA – Canadian Individual Life Insurance Sales Participant Report - Q4 2024.
3 Dividends are not guaranteed and are paid at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. To learn more about our dividend policy and participating account management policy, please visit www.equitable.ca/en/already-a-client/dividend-information/