Dear Subscriber,
As you read this, we are in the home stretch for the end of the year. Eleven months down and one to go.
What have you done with your year?
Better yet what are you going to do with the remaining month, to set up next year to be even better?
A few ideas... - Set targets and goals. then pick up the phone, make the calls, send the e-mails or do what you need to to meet them.
- Hop into coffee chats. You'll be amazed at what you'll learn
- Check out the videos and share, to help set you apart
- Share articles from the newsletter with your clients
- Check out the HR resources
- Keep an eye on slack. Be amazed at the content posted daily.
- Share your knowledge with other members, they'll return the favour
If you need any help, ideas, or resources, please let us know.
Have a great day. Dave |
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OUR EVENTS
CGIB COFFEE CHATS
Coffee chats are like a virtual breakfast. Log in, ask questions, share problems, seek solutions and talk about what's on your mind. Best done from a computer, with a camera and a microphone. No CE credits, but also no cost, just show up. Tuesday November 28th @2pm (EST) Thursday December 14th @2pm (EST)
The 2024 new year schedule will follow soon
CGIB Members may join the meeting at the time above by visiting... ____________________________________________________________ BREAKFAST MEETINGS CGIB supports the volunteers that runs the breakfast meetings below.
Please find the details for your closest location below. Ajax, Atlantic Canada, Cambridge, Edmonton, London, Markham, Oakville, St Catherines, Toronto, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Windsor or the Virtual National Meeting
____________________________________________________________ Upcoming CGIB Events: Hold the dates.
Halifax March 6, 2025 - Full-day Plan Admin Checklist Workshop Toronto May 8, 2024 - Full-day multi speaker event Calgary June 4, 2024 - Full-day Plan Admin Checklist Workshop Vancouver June 6, 2024 - Full-day multi speaker event Toronto June 26, 2024 - Full-day Plan Admin Checklist Workshop Toronto Nov. 6, 2024 - Full-day multi speaker event
Halifax April 2, 2025 - Price vs Value, Growing your block (w/o a sale) Toronto May 7, 2025 - Full-day multi speaker event Calgary June 3, 2025 - Full-day multi speaker event Vancouver June 5, 2025 - Full-day multi speaker event Toronto Nov. 5, 2025 - Full-day multi speaker event |
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GET ON SLACK
The CGIB SLACK channel is a great place to pose questions, share info and learn a ton from your fellow members. The info and discussions that are posted there are unlike anywhere in the industry with documents, videos and information available in MEMBERS ONLY to make your life easier.
NOTE TO ALL SLACK USERS: We now have 80+ channels in Slack to handle different topics. Please take a moment to add these channels to your menu. To do so, just click on the + next to Channels on the top left. Browse the channels and then click JOIN to add each of them. By doing so you won’t be missing really great info. |
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SUGGESTED READING
We think the information contained below is of great value and encourage you to read the articles and check out the events that interest you. In most cases, these articles and events are not run by CGIB, so please contact the organizers for more information. We take no responsibility for the websites, events, organizations or their content. |
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https://insurance-portal.ca/health/prescription-drug-plan-the-private-sector-is-part-of-the-solution/ You asked for it…
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If I had to choose one metric that would determine how well someone would do in law school, it wouldn’t be the LSAT or another test. It would be whether or not they formed a study group, and who else was in it.
Of course, the same is true for your project, or any sort of adult learning.
It’s easier than ever to organize a group like this… in fact, we almost have to work hard to avoid it.
The speed of our forward motion is directly related to the velocity of the people around us.
Put another way... CGIB is one big study group. you're a part of that and it's a great start, but only if you show up.
Want to multiply the value tenfold?
Start a small subgroup. It might be a channel on Slack where you and others are active on a specific topic, maybe it's a small off-line group that meets once a month, It could be having a couple "accountability partners" that you support, and that support you. CGIB brings you together, what you do with it, and where you take it is up to you.
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Want to provide your admin and support staff with basic knowledge? Want to dig into something more detailed for your benefits/insurance business? Business Career College (BCC) has an extensive catalogue of online CE courses with a number of group benefits specific courses covering topics ranging from contractual concerns, plan designs, and underwriting requirements, to product specifics and integration with government benefits. Courses consist of narrated videos with short, online quizzes. The full catalogue includes over 60 courses, podcasts, and videos covering topics from the world of insurance, investments, financial planning, taxation, and ethics with a focus on technical content and real-world application. Courses are accredited for the maximum categories of credits and can include provincial Life and A&S credits, FP Canada, Advocis, and more!
Use the code CGIB25 for 25% off the yearly subscription Price. The regular retail price is $200/year, CGIB members save $50/year!!!
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Your Sales Director at The Edge Benefits, Markaysa Sinnamon, has put together a unique Webinar Series to support the growth of your living benefits business and you’re Invited! Friday, December 1st at 11:00am – 12:00pm 1 CE Credits Available ______________________________________________________ Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum Dec. 5, 2023 | Arcadian Court, Toronto, Ontario
Benefits Canada’s Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum has been running for over 18 years and is the industry’s most popular drug benefits conference. This year, attendees can expect a full day of educational sessions presented by industry experts, where they will learn about fresh drug plan design insights, key trends and considerations.
Who Should Attend? Face to Face delegates include senior benefits plan decision-makers, consultants, brokers, advisors, group insurers and pharmaceutical industry representatives.
Benefits Canada is a leading media, content and experience provider for Canadian group benefits and pension decision-makers to gather insight from industry thought leaders in the design and delivery of benefits and retirement programs for a progressive workforce. Our publication, conferences and webinars provide both actionable and educational content from group benefits and finance experts on a wide range of issues
For registration related inquiries, please contact Maria Rivera and for any other questions regarding the event, please contact Katerina Galkina.
This conference will offer Institute-accredited continuing education (CE) credits for a $40 fee. An application for CE credits will be submitted to the Institute for Advanced Financial Education. Individual CE applications are not submitted to any other regulatory body (i.e. AIC, ICM, etc.) Please contact Lolita McArthur for more information.
__________________________________________________ Join us for a webinar on how benefits plans can support the mental health challenges that women may face in the workplace.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 1 - 2 p.m. ET The impact of mental illness in the workplace is significant, and employers are looking for ways to support their employees suffering with mental health issues. But mental illness doesn’t affect all people equally.
For some disorders, there is a greater prevalence and a higher burden of illness for women. This presentation will provide an overview of the clinical research and treatments for several mental health issues, including depression, anxiety and substance abuse disorders and ADHD. The presentation will also explore some practical and meaningful ways that employers can support women who are suffering from these conditions, including plan design and workplace considerations.
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Advancing Obesity Treatment Coverage for Enhanced Patient Care
The webinar will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.
Learning Objectives: - Understanding the Landscape: Delve into the current status of limited access to obesity treatments and identify the key reasons for hesitation among insurance companies.
- Promoting Quality of Life: Advocate for the enhancement of patients' quality of life by expanding coverage and ensuring broader access to care.
- Addressing the Elephant in the Room: Confront and discuss the prevalent weight bias that affects decisions on obesity treatment coverage and underscore the importance of neutral, evidence-based decision making.
Please follow the below steps to register: - Click the registration link.
- Fill in the required information on the registration page, then click "Register."
- Closer to the webinar date, you will receive a registration confirmation email with the webinar login details.
An application for 1 CE credit will be submitted to the Institute for Advanced Financial Education. Individual CE applications are not submitted to any other regulatory body (i.e. AIC, ICM, CSF, IIROC, etc.).
Please note, this complimentary webinar is limited to invited guests including insurers, PBMs, TPAs, benefits consultants, and employers.
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Need help? Have questions? Looking for something?
Reach out to CGIB - Dave Patriarche - dave@cgib.ca - 905-886-9203 |
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