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  1. Enhancing the Transfer Process: Equitable's New Signature Guarantee Service Equitable® is making transfers even easier with EZcomplete®.

    This enhancement will help advisors and clients by reducing the number of rejections from other institutions that need a signature guarantee. Reducing transfer rejections means less time and effort for advisors, and faster transfers from other institutions. 


    Signature Guarantees
    Equitable will now offer signature guarantees on most transfers requested through EZcomplete. 

    When is a signature guarantee not available?

    •  For entity owned accounts
    •  If a Power of Attorney is signing on behalf of an owner
    •  If the transferring account has an irrevocable beneficiary 

    Watch the quick Identity Check with Persona video or read through instructions below. 






    To offer a signature guarantee, Equitable first needs to check the identity of all owners using Persona, a third-party service provider.
    The advisor starts by selecting a signature guarantee in EZcomplete. An email link is sent to all proposed owners.


    Clients can click the link within the email to Persona's verification process.
    They will be prompted to take a picture of their photo ID and a selfie, turning their head slightly left and right by following the prompts.
    Their identity can then be confirmed in seconds.






    Sending Transfer Forms:
    •  If all owners' identities are verified, Equitable will send the transfer form with a signature guarantee stamp and the e-signature audit log to the transferring institution.
    •  If ID verification fails, clients will be prompted to try up to three times. If still unsuccessful, the transfer form and e-signature audit log is sent to the transferring institution without the signature guarantee stamp.

    Handling Issues:
    •  Advisors’ obligations to verify ID is not affected by this process; ID verification is still required.
    •  If the client times out or loses the email to access Persona, the advisor can resend the link.
    •  If the client’s name or email changes after ID verification, the advisor will need to redo the ID verification with the updated information to get a signature guarantee.

    This update strives to make processes smoother and more efficient for everyone. Just another reason to do business with Equitable. When we work together, success is mutual.

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


    ​​​​​​Date published: May 7, 2025
  2. Exchanges
  3. New Year, New Opportunities—Explore Equitable’s Competitive Term Life Solution The new year brings new opportunities to help clients feel confident about their financial future. Equitable’s term rates are among the best on LifeGuide in key markets*, combined with our flexibility and support, making us a great choice for clients. Run an illustration now!

    Why choose Equitable for term life insurance?

     Great rates – we’ve recently repriced! On average, we reduced our monthly term rates by 5%. Check out our great term rates for yourself.  Tip! For best term rates, choose monthly premiums.
    • Flexibility to change the term plan** – life is always changing, and so do life insurance needs. Offer clients the flexibility to:
         • Exchange term plans: from Term 10 to Term 20 or Term 30/65. They can also exchange from Term 20 to Term 30/65.
         • Convert to permanent coverage: Offer clients the security of changing their term plan to any of our permanent plans without underwriting.
     Partial term conversion with term rider carryover: Convert part of the term coverage into permanent protection and carry over the remaining coverage as any term rider plan.
    Extra support when it matters most – our KIND® program offers a suite of benefits for clients and their families. This reflects our deep commitment to standing by them when it matters most. 




    Build client relationships with trusted protection
    This year, and every year, strengthen your client relationships by choosing Equitable for term life protection. With our flexible solutions, innovative features, and unwavering support, you can help clients move forward with confidence.

    Start the year off by helping clients meet their insurance needs with a term plan.

    Run a quote today!

    Contact your Equitable wholesaler today to learn more!

     *Effective November 22, 2025. Our monthly term rates are ranked among the best on LifeGuide when compared against top carriers in key markets. 
    ** Administrative rules and age limits apply to exchanges and conversions. Please see the policy for details. The policy governs in all cases.
     
  4. This year’s RSP deadline is March 2, 2026


    RRSP deposits to be considered for the 2025 tax year must be:
    • Dated March 2, 2026, or before
    • Must be submitted to Head Office in good order by March 6, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. ET

    RRSP applications to be considered for 2025 contribution year must be submitted in good order by:
    • March 2, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET

    RRSP B2B Loans:
    • RRSP loan deposits must be received from B2B by March 13, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. ET
    Note: Transactions submitted after these dates will not receive a 2025 contribution receipt


    Please note that all requirements must be received in Head Office by the above dates to guarantee settlement for year end.


    Have you started talking to your clients about their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contributions yet? Equitable® has a range of RRSP solutions that can help meet their needs, including:

    Tools and materials to help you start the conversation
    Most clients genuinely want to save for retirement, but intentions alone aren’t enough—they need a plan. As their trusted advisor, you can help them understand why making their RRSP a priority is an important step toward long‑term financial security.

    To support those conversations
    Most clients genuinely want to save for retirement, but intentions alone aren’t enough—they need a plan. As their trusted advisor, you can help them understand why making their RRSP a priority is an important step toward long‑term financial security.

    To support those conversations, we’ve pulled together helpful tools and marketing materials that show how an Equitable RRSP can make a meaningful difference in reaching their retirement goals. Resources include: And don’t forget…

    From January 1 to March 2, 2026, when clients open or add money to an Equitable TFSA or RRSP, they’ll automatically be entered into Equitable’s Snowball Your Savings contest. Two lucky clients will win — and their advisors get to celebrate too!
  5. 2026/2027 Dividend scale announcement, plus new Performance and perspective par fund report
    Good news! Equitable’s Board of Directors has approved maintaining our current dividend scale, including the dividend scale interest rate of 6.40%, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.*

    These factors are also staying the same:
      The interest rate* used to decide the dividend scale is unchanged at 6.40%.
     The interest rate for policies with dividends on deposit stays at 3.50%.
     The interest rate for most policy loans continues to be 6.50%. **

    A stable dividend scale reflects strong, longterm management of the participating fund.

    Find out what’s new with Equitable Individual Insurance and hear the 2026 Dividend Scale announcement
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    (*French and Chinese events will be partially in English, with sub-titles on screen).

    New! Performance and perspective participating fund report
    You now have a powerful new resource, Performance and perspective, to support your client conversations about Equitable’s participating fund. It’s designed to give you a transparent view of 2025 participating fund performance to help you explain longterm value simply, and position Equimax® participating whole life as a longterm solution, not just a product.

    View the Performance and perspective report: English, French, Chinese

    Reasons to use Performance and perspective
    • It strengthens your conversations and builds client confidence by showing the participating fund asset mix, historical performance and long‑term approach all in one place.
    It helps you explain with clear visuals how the participating account is managed, not just how it performed.

    Why this matters to clients
    They get transparency into where their money is invested.
    They can see how participating solutions are managed over time, not year to year.
    They gain confidence in long‑term planning decisions, supported by facts.

    Need more information?
    Dividend Information Page
    2026 Advisor Dividend Scale Notice
    2026 Client Dividend Scale Notice

    *Dividends are not guaranteed and are paid at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.
    **Applies to new and existing policy loans and automatic premium loans, specifically Equimax® policies with 9-digit policy numbers beginning with 3 or 8. Older policies may have different loan rates as they reflect the prime interest rate.
     
  6. FHSA conversations that move clients closer to home

    Today’s first‑time homebuyers face higher housing costs, rising interest rates and the challenge of saving while renting.  A recent survey suggests two-thirds of Canadians still dream of owning a home despite a challenging market1. As advisors, you can play a critical role in helping clients navigate these realities and make informed, tax‑efficient decisions.

    Join us for a webcast focused on the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) and how it can be integrated with other savings vehicles to support clients on their path to home ownership.


    You’ll learn:

      • FHSA basics like eligibility, contribution limits, deductions and withdrawals.
      • How the Home Buyers’ Plan via RRSPs, TFSAs and non-registered savings accounts work together with an FHSA.
      • Practical planning ideas using real‑life client scenarios.
      • How Equitable® can support you with FHSA solutions and advisor tools.

    This session will help you confidently position the FHSA within a broader savings and home‑buying strategy, even for clients who may be unsure when or if they’ll buy.

    Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
    Time: 2:00 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. PT
    Duration: 1 hour
    Host: Joseph Trozzo, Investment Sales Vice President, Equitable
    Speaker:
    Ally Kulak, Inside Sales Associate, Equitable

    Strengthen your FHSA planning — register now! Help clients move closer to their first home.


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    Continuing Education Credits 
    This webcast has been accredited for 1.00 Life continuing education (CE) credit via the Insurance Council of Manitoba and Alberta Insurance Council for all provinces excluding Quebec. 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 their 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: June 3, 2026
  7. Equitable Life Group Benefits Bulletin – November 2020

    In this issue:

    *Indicates content that will be shared with your clients

    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 toolallowing 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.

     

    *Indicates content that will be shared with your clients

  8. Group Benefits - Premium relief for Dental and Extended Health Care benefits

    We know this is a difficult time for Canadian employers and that many of your clients are facing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to look for ways to help employers manage while still supporting their employees.

    With many health practitioners closing their offices due to the pandemic restrictions, plan member use of dental benefits and some health benefits has declined.

    So, we are pleased to announce that we are offering premium relief for all Traditional and myFlex insured non-refund customers for Health and Dental benefits, as follows:

    • A 50% reduction on Dental premiums; and
    • A 20% reduction on vision and extended healthcare rates (excluding prescription drugs), which equates to an 8% reduction on Health premiums. 

    These reductions are retroactive to April 1, 2020 and will appear as a credit against the next available billing. We will assess the situation monthly and expect to continue with monthly refunds for as long as the current crisis period continues.

    We expect that claims experience and premiums will return to normal once the current pandemic restrictions are lifted.

    In the meantime, plan members will continue to have full access to their benefits coverage throughout the pandemic. In many cases, dental offices remain open for emergency services, and a variety of healthcare providers are available virtually.

    Commissions

    We know the pandemic has put financial strain on your business as well, so we will continue to pay full compensation. Although your overall commission will be unaffected by these premium reduction adjustments, you may see a temporary reduction in your commission payments if you are on a pay-as-earned basis while we put through mass changes. If so, we will then make an additional top-up payment to cover that shortfall as soon as we are able.

    Communication

    We will be communicating this premium relief program to your clients April 21st at 8:00am EST.

    A PDF of the communication is also available here.

    Questions?

    If you have any questions, please contact your Group Account Executive or myFlex Sales Manager. In the meantime, we have provided some Questions and Answers below.

    Will the premium reduction on Health and Dental benefits have an impact on the renewals that were deferred?
     
    No. Renewals will proceed as normal, with rate adjustments based only on months where full premium was paid. For most clients, we anticipate “normal” rate adjustments at renewal compared to rates paid prior to refunds taking effect.
     
    Does this adjustment apply equally to clients who have had their renewal deferred?
     
    Yes, these adjustments apply to all Traditional and myFlex insured, non-refund customers for Health and Dental benefits.
     
    How does this affect clients who have terminated or amended a plan?
     
    If a benefit is in-force during the month of April, the adjustment will be credited to the next available billing. For clients who have temporarily terminated all benefits, this will be applied against the first bill once benefits have been reinstated. No cash refunds will be paid.
     
    Will you recover any of the adjustment at a future point in time?
     
    No, we will not recover this adjustment.
     
    Instead of this premium reduction adjustment, can a client cancel or adjust some of the benefits on their plan?
     
    Yes, you and your clients always have the option of changing the coverage on a plan, such as reducing or removing a benefit to help control costs. Please speak to your Group Account Executive or myFlex Sales Manager about the options available.
     
    Are TPAs and self-administered groups eligible for the premium reduction?
     
    Yes. TPAs and self-administered groups are eligible for the premium reduction. However, timing for the credit will be dependent on the billing practices of the TPA or self-administered group. We will apply these credits as soon as we are able.

  9. [pdf] Your Guide to EquiLiving (Client Guide)