Profits in the wealth management and life and health insurance division were down from a year ago
Insurers welcome the dismissal
The Guardian Capital subsidiary bought the Quebec firm's life and health insurance business and seg fund assets
A similar amount was paid in disability benefits to support recovering workers
Strong diversification and conservative investment policies kept portfolios performing well
Five new indexed accounts track ESG funds managed by BMO GAM
Qualifying whole-life policyholders with Desjardins can now apply for a CSV loan
Another GWL subsidiary, Irish Life, has struck a deal to acquire Ark Life Assurance Company
Dundas Life offers rate comparisons and policy applications online
Last year, December had the second-highest monthly total for individual claims attributable to the virus