Canadian employees face a high likelihood of medication-related problems that could lead to serious health risks costs for employers — but they could be curbed through a new program and cutting-edge software. hubs.ly/H0lvJPM0

Fewer people in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario were prescribed opioids last year compared with 2013. hubs.ly/H0lBwZX0

It’s been roughly a year since the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) launched its Fraud campaign, and it has been very well received by the public. hubs.ly/H0lGn_v0

A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on the top concerns among life insurance executives around the world hints at the growing significance of external forces acting on the industry. hubs.ly/H0lHy2h0

. Canada Life has announced that it will be moving to a single shelf of segregated funds under the Canada Life name. hubs.ly/H0lJkYz0

The use of brand-name discount cards is leading to higher health care spending for both public plans and private insurers. hubs.ly/H0lNKTW0

The number of Canadian households with life insurance coverage has increased since 2013 to reach 12.6 million. hubs.ly/H0lVL-v0

.iA Financial Group has enhanced its line-up with five new funds that better address current market trends. hubs.ly/H0lWMbV0

. CLHIA has released a new guide for healthcare providers and their patients to better understand how private #healthinsurance works. hubs.ly/H0lY8k60

Vumi plans to Uberize healthcare in Canada, promising more choices and convenience. hubs.ly/H0m0CMM0

. iA Financial Group faces drug non-compliance head-on with a new pilot project. hubs.ly/H0m9SwV0

Global reinsurers are issuing fresh warnings to life insurer clients about the potential risks of vaping. hubs.ly/H0m9RSM0

. @expressscripts Canada has announced plans to launch a medication nonadherence early detection solution next year. hubs.ly/H0m9VVr0

Canada's provincial and territorial leaders agreed Monday to press the federal government for higher increases to health-care funding, but hesitates about a national pharmacare program. hubs.ly/H0m9Ryz0

Industry players have to take on a new role that encompasses multiple functions — and that means fully embracing the benefits of technology. hubs.ly/H0mlTX_0

Alberta has declared that it is implementing a biosimilar switching program. hubs.ly/H0mmNT00

Even though life insurance plays a critical role in financial planning, there’s a huge shortage in coverage among households. hubs.ly/H0mnBGb0

For many life insurance holders, life settlements might be an attractive option to get cash for or just simply get rid of their policies. hubs.ly/H0mnwnD0

Less than a third of Americans say their families discussed life insurance or the basics of investing. hubs.ly/H0mntL60

It is important to recognize how different types of annuities can differ in terms of liquidity. hubs.ly/H0mnBGq0