Group Benefits

Five-generation workforce is forcing a rethink of benefits design, expert says

Five-generation workforce is forcing a rethink of benefits design, expert says

Beneva’s Sunil Hirjee says employers are grappling with rising demand for mental health support, flexible access and personalized care expectations

Branislav Urosevic May 07, 2026
Western Financial, RAIC roll out pooled benefits plan for architects

Western Financial, RAIC roll out pooled benefits plan for architects

New program aims to give Canadian architectural firms more stable group benefits costs and simpler administration

Financial stress emerges as a key health risk in Canadian workplaces: report

Financial stress emerges as a key health risk in Canadian workplaces: report

Financial stress plays out differently at each life stage but builds up over time

Ford’s WSIB changes ‘long overdue’ but leave 1.56 million workers exposed, union says

Ford’s WSIB changes ‘long overdue’ but leave 1.56 million workers exposed, union says

Labor groups argue that surplus‑funded employer savings and limited coverage keep pressure on injured workers and private markets

Ontario moves to lift WSIB wage‑loss benefits amid funding surplus

Ontario moves to lift WSIB wage‑loss benefits amid funding surplus

Ontario’s workers’ comp focus is shifting from premium relief toward richer statutory protections for injured workers

Menopause care gaps emerge as a group benefits and risk issue: GreenShield

Menopause care gaps emerge as a group benefits and risk issue: GreenShield

Hormonal health is now becoming a growing opportunity and added pressure for insurers, brokers and sponsors

Manulife, Osara Health launch cancer coaching pilot for group benefits members

Manulife, Osara Health launch cancer coaching pilot for group benefits members

The program combines one-to-one coaching and online tools to help members manage treatment

Blue Cross Life to acquire StanCorp's Canadian voluntary benefits portfolio

Blue Cross Life to acquire StanCorp's Canadian voluntary benefits portfolio

Move comes as employers increasingly seek flexible, cost-effective coverage options amid rising healthcare costs

Will Ozempic generics turn obesity into an insurable chronic disease in Canada?

Will Ozempic generics turn obesity into an insurable chronic disease in Canada?

With obesity rates hovering around one in three adults, looser pricing could make semaglutide a standard of care

IB TALK

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Climate, cyber and supply chain shocks are colliding, forcing Canadian firms to rethink how they understand and structure risk

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