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  1. Kickoff to 2023 with Equitable Life and Robert Gignac Equitable Life® is pleased to present Robert Gignac, author of the book ““Rich is a State of Mind”.  Robert will deliver his new “Stop Playing Chess in a PokerStars World” presentation. Robert’s engaging presentation offers examples of what clients (and prospects) are struggling with today and how advisors can take a leadership role by changing from a one-dimensional game (chess) to a multi-dimensional one (poker).
     
    Your hosts, Cam Crosbie, Vice President, Savings & Retirement and Joseph Trozzo, Investment Sales Vice President, MGA, will highlight some of the ways Equitable Life can help make 2023 a great year.
     
    Learn More
     

    Posted: December 23, 2022

     

    Continuing Education Credits
    This webinar has been submitted for continuing education (CE) approval with the Insurance Council of Manitoba and Alberta Insurance Council for all provinces excluding Quebec. Upon approval, you will be sent an email notification to come back to the webinar presentation console to download your personalized certificate from the tool bar. 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.
     
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  2. This year’s RSP contribution deadline is March 1, 2023


    The RSP deadline is fast approaching so whether you are using paper or EZtransact™ here are some important things to remember.

    Issuing New Policy with EZcomplete®

    • All online applications must be digitally signed and submitted and have a date stamp no later than March 1, 2023.


    Issuing New Policy using Paper Application

    • For contributions to qualify for the first 60 days, all paperwork must be completed and signed by March 1, 2023. Equitable Life must receive all paperwork by March 7, 2023.



    Deposits to Existing Policy

    • Advisors can setup a one-time or recurring deposit or edit an existing pre-authorized debit already in place using EZtransact. Online deposits must be made and have a date stamp by March 1, 2023, to qualify for a 2022 tax receipt. 

    • Clients can make online deposits to Equitable Life® through their financial institution’s online banking service. Online deposits must be made and have a date stamp by March 1, 2023, to qualify for a 2022 tax receipt. 

    • Clients can also make a new deposit to an existing policy by cheque. The cheque must be dated and signed by March 1, 2023. Equitable Life must receive the cheque no later than March 7, 2023.


    If online banking is being used to fund the policy – either topping up an existing policy or opening a new policy – the online banking transaction must be completed by March 1, 2023, to receive a 2022 tax receipt.


    Please note that cheques and other paperwork cannot be backdated.  They must be completed and signed by March 1, 2023, to qualify for a 2023 tax receipt.


    Don’t forget about the Equitable Life RSP Grow Your Future Contest. We hope you have a great RSP season! 

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  3. Announcing our new Travel Assist provider We are pleased to announce that we are partnering with Trident Global Assistance as our new Travel Assist provider, effective June 1, 2023.
     
    Based in Etobicoke, Ontario, Trident provides travel assistance for thousands of Group Benefits plan members. Trident has an experienced leadership team with decades of combined industry expertise. They have both the operational know-how and global networks to provide your clients and their plan members with 24/7 support for their travel health assistance needs.
     
    No action is required from plan sponsors or plan members. For clients with Travel Assist included in their plan, the transition to Trident will be seamless. The phone numbers for Travel Assist will remain the same and there is no requirement to download a new benefits card.
     
    As we previously announced, Allianz Global Assistance, our current Travel Assist provider, is exiting the Canadian group travel administration market. Allianz will continue to accept and support claims and inquiries received before June 1, 2023. All claims and inquiries received June 1 or later will be supported by Trident.
     
    In the meantime, we are working closely with Allianz and Trident to help ensure a smooth and seamless transition for our clients and their plan members.
     
    If you have any questions about the transition to Trident as our new Travel Assist provider, please contact your Group Account Executive or myFlex Sales Manager.
  4. Saving time with our fully digital group benefits application On May 1, 2023, we are launching Equitable BenefitsApply™, our fully digital group benefits application.
     
    This enhancement to the benefits application process will help both you and your clients save time when applying for an Equitable Life group benefits policy. We designed and developed BenefitsApply with input and feedback from several advisors and clients, who tested the tool for themselves.
     
    In most cases, BenefitsApply will replace our traditional paper implementation process.*
     
    BenefitsApply eliminates the need for clients to complete and sign multiple, lengthy paper forms. Time-saving features for you and your clients include:
    • A fully digital online application that you can access wherever and whenever you need it,
    • Pre-filled standard fields,
    • Only one signature required from plan sponsors,
    • A smart application that only includes the sections relevant to the client and the plan design they have chosen, and
    • Automatic notifications of any missing fields. 
    Your Client Relationship Specialist is available to support you, provide a demo and provide training on how to use BenefitsApply.
     
    We will continue improving BenefitsApply’s features based on feedback from the people who use it—you and your clients. We encourage you to share any feedback you have with your Group Account Executive or your Client Relationship Specialist.
     
    *BenefitsApply is currently available for groups with up to four divisions and up to four classes. It is not available for myFlex Benefits plans, or for clients with a customized master application.
  5. Take the helm in 2024 with insights from leading investment experts

    Find out what our panel of leading investment experts are saying about the markets and how they are positioning their portfolios. Learn about the themes and forces driving markets and where there are opportunities.
     

     

    • •  Equitable Asset Management Group - Dave Irwin, AVP, External Fund Management.

    • •  Fidelity Investments - Ilan Kolet, Institutional Portfolio Manager, Global Asset Allocation (GAA) Group.

    • •  Franklin Bissett (ClearBridge) Investment Management - Les Stelmach, Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager.

    • •  Mackenzie Bluewater Team - Shah Khan, Vice President, Portfolio Manager.

    Cam Crosbie, Executive Vice-President, Savings & Retirement will highlight some of the ways Equitable can help make 2024 a great year. We’ve got everything you need and more!
     
    Learn more!
     
     

    Posted January 3, 2024 

    Continuing Education Credits
    This webcast has been submitted for continuing education (CE) approval with the Insurance Council of Manitoba and Alberta Insurance Council for all provinces excluding Quebec. Upon approval, you will be sent an email notification to come back to the webinar presentation console to download your personalized certificate from the tool bar. 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.
     
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  6. Join us for an Equitable Master Class webcast featuring Rob Kochel from Invesco

    Equitable® Master Class webcasts offer compelling topics and unique ideas from leading experts to help you manage and grow your business. 
     
    Losing a top client is never a pleasant experience because it makes it difficult to maintain current production levels and grow organically.
     

    • •   72.2% of financial professionals lose a top client each year1

    • •   61.3% of those financial professionals were “surprised”1

     

    Join us for our Master Class webcast featuring Rob Kochel to discover how it’s surprisingly simple to manage clients. Contrary to most client retention models that are intensive and time consuming, the Golden Hour model aims to deliver maximum benefit at a truly implementable level.
     

    Learn more

    Shannon Labby
    Vice-President, National Investment Sales
    Equitable

    Rob Kochel,
    Director
    Invesco Global Consulting

    Date posted: March 27, 2024

     
    Continuing Education Credits 
    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. 
    1Source: Study of 405 financial professionals, as conducted by R.A. Prince & Associates, Inc., under a proprietary contract of Invesco Global Consulting during the second half of 2015. Used with permission.

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  7. Savings & Retirement Policy and Procedure updates regarding Electronic Signatures We have updated our policies and procedures regarding electronic signatures in the Savings and Retirement department. We are now able to accept electronically signed documents, from all major third-party signing vendors.  

    Including esign@equitable.ca as a non-signing reviewer is the preferred method as it ensures the security embedded documents are accurately and immediately available for Equitable. We will be automatically notified when signing is complete and will download eSigned forms immediately for processing. Including esign@equitable.ca as a non-signing reviewer is secure, quick, and efficient. Documents no longer need to be emailed to us – eSigned documents are sent directly to us once all signatures are completed, therefore you do not need to notify us once the documents are signed.  

    When esign@equitable.ca is not used to submit electronically signed documents, the following criteria are required: 
    • The original signed form and audit trail with all the security features intact 
    • The email address used to sign must match what is in our files (as provided on the application, for electronic policy delivery or through previous communication). If an email address has changed, or we don’t have an email contact for the signer, we will follow up for confirmation. 

    A guide on how to use esign@equitable.ca can be found here.

    Please note that Equitable does not accept digital signatures (images or fonts of a signature which are not stamped). 

    Date posted: June 13, 2024
  8. Clients could win $5,000 in Equitable’s New Year’s Resolution, New Year’s Contribution Contest!
    Equitable® wants to help clients achieve their financial goals in 2024.
     
    Clients could win $5,000 and you could win $1,000 in Equitable’s New Year’s Resolution, New Year’s Contribution Contest.
     
    How it works:
    The client makes a contribution between January 1 and February 29, 2024 to one or more of these accounts:
    If they win, you win! The draw will be held March 20, 2024.  
     
    Equitable is dedicated to offering clients the products, the services, and the choices that best suit their needs. We provide multiple sales charge options, three distinct guarantee classes, and a diverse selection of investment funds.
     
    Speak to your Regional Investment Sales Manager to learn more.

    Posted: December 14, 2023

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    Equitable’s New Year’s Resolution, New Year’s Contribution Contest: No purchase necessary. Contest period January 1, 2024, to February 29, 2024.  Enter by making a deposit to an Equitable FHSA, TFSA or RRSP during the contest period or by submitting a no-purchase entry. One prize for a total value of $5,000 CAD to be drawn on March 8, 2024, 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 $5,000 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. 
  9. There’s a new U.S. sheriff in town - now what? This February, we focus on how the new U.S. administration may impact Canadian portfolio positioning, inflation, interest rates, and more. Join Joseph Trozzo, Vice President, Investment Sales, at Equitable® as he hosts this timely discussion.  

    Featured Speaker: Ilan Kolet
    Ilan Kolet is a portfolio manager at Fidelity Investments®. He is experienced in managing investments and planning for retirement. Ilan has worked at the Bank of Canada and BNN Bloomberg, focusing on the Canadian and U.S. economies. He will highlight key funds in Equitable’s portfolio strategy.


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    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. 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.
    Equitable is a trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.
    Fidelity Investments is a trademark of Fidelity Investments Canada ULC.

    Date posted: February 12, 2025
  10. 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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