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How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Group Benefits in Canada

November 7, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere, and it’s changing the way many industries operate, including group benefits. From catching fraud faster to helping employees stay healthier, AI is quietly transforming how benefit plans are managed and experienced.

Navigating Uncertainty: Why Employers Need a Benefits Consultant More Than Ever

October 6, 2025

Across Canada, employers and their employees are facing heightened uncertainty. Rising inflation, geopolitical instability, and shifting trade dynamics are fueling unease in the workplace. For many organizations, this turbulence has underscored the importance of leaning on trusted benefits consultants to help chart a clear, strategic path forward.

The Rising Tide of GLP-1s and Biologics: Strategic Cost Management for Employers

September 17, 2025

Prescription drug coverage continues to be a top cost pressure for Canadian group benefits plans. According to a 2025 report, overall drug trend – the year-over-year change in relative annual drug spend per plan member - rose 5.8%, driven by a 2.7% increase in specialty‑drug spend per claimant.

Prepare for Rising Health Benefit Costs in 2025

May 30, 2025

Employees are choosing employers who care, and a custom-designed Group Life and Health benefits plan that helps look after your employees is one of the foundational components of a competitive rewards and compensation strategy. In our latest Benefits news, we speak to rising health benefit costs in 2025.

How to Mitigate Group Benefit Costs Without Sacrificing Value

February 2, 2025

Businesses should focus on ways to mitigate group benefit costs while maintaining a competitive and meaningful plan for employees. When approached strategically, group benefits remain a vital investment in workforce retention, productivity, and financial stability.

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