Need more information on group benefits? Look here. You will find the latest in news affecting group benefit plans, as well as back issues of our newsletters.
Advisor Buzz Newsletter
BBD's newsletter for group insurance advisors provides the latest in news and information affecting the group insurance industry.
- Advisor Buzz - Winter 2012
- Advisor Buzz - Fall 2011
- Advisor Buzz - Spring 2011
- Advisor Buzz - Winter 2011
- Advisor Buzz - Spring 2010
- Advisor Buzz - Winter 2010
- Advisor Buzz - Summer 2009
- Advisor Buzz - Spring 2009
2011 BBD Partner Forum Presentations
"Fraud: A How NOT to Guide" by Green Shield Canada (2.4mb)
"Employee Benefits & the Magic 8 Ball" by BBD's CEO Mike McClenahan (4.3mb)
2011 BBD-U Sessions
2011 BBD-U Presentation for Toronto - April 13, 2011 (9.9mb)
2011 BBD-U Presentation for Vancouver - April 20, 2011 (11.8mb)
2010 BBD-U Sessions
2010 BBD-U Presentation by Dr. Daniel Muzyka – Toronto and Vancouver (2.2mb)
Broker Brainstorm
2009 Broker Brainstorm Presentations (5.7mb)
2009 BBD-U Sessions
Beyond Time Management by April Levitt and Art Schooley
BBD Branding by Fortunato Restagno
This year, we held 2 main events for our Advisors in Vancouver and Toronto areas. The Personal Coach was there with tools to help identify priorities and develop strategies that focus on honing your craft and reaching your goals.
Group CI - What It Is and How To Sell It
Industrial Alliance Pacific's presentation on Group Critical Illness insurance.
Notice that these files are in Microsoft PowerPoint format.
Green Shield Online Services
This is a Green Shield Online Services demo video for Plan Members.
Press Releases
BBD - Top 25 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada 2010
BBD is pleased to be named among the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada.
BBD Press Release - Best Small & Medium Employers 2010
BBD - Top 25 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada 2008
BBD is pleased to be named #14 among the Top 25 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada, #3 in British Columbia. The study, now in its fourth year, is published in the Globe and Mail dated January 16, 2008.
BBD Press Release - Best Small & Medium Employers 2008
The Small Business Client
Mike McClenahan, CEO of BBD, writes a quarterly column on Employee Benefits Planning for Advocis' Forum magazine. These articles originally appeared in FORUM magazine. Posted with permission from the Financial Advisors Association of Canada (Advocis).
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Learn More About:
Conditional vs Managed Formulary: Understanding Drug Plan Restrictions
Conditional vs. Managed Formulary
Benepac's Enhanced Critical Illness Product: 18 illnesses now covered
Critical Illness - 25 Illness Plan
Short Term Disability vs. Employment Insurance
Short Term Disability vs. Employment Insurance Coverage
Your Ministry of Health
Each province and territory has a Ministry of Health website that provides you with valuable information on important issues relating to healthcare. Using these websites can give you the information you need to stay healthy and informed.
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Quick Facts
For facts and figures on Canada's Employment Insurance and Pension Plans, please download the BBD Quick Facts 2012 .
Drug Claim Research
Drug Claims Research Executive Summary
Green Shields Drug Claims Research Study provides information on drug plan usage and information on effectively managing rising drug plan costs.
Green Shield Fact Sheets
Green Shield Canada is the supplier for BBD's Benepac Extended Health Care component. For information on their claims management policies, Conditional Formulary, Initial Days Supply program and other topics of interest, see the list of fact sheets below.
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