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Broker Brainstorm

2009 Presentations

2009 Broker Brainstorm Presentations [6MB]

(Kelowna, Langley, Victoria, Windsor, Toronto, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Kingston, Calgary, Edmonton)

2008 Presentations

Broker Brainstorm 2008 Final Report [28Kb]

Summary of all the Broker Brainstorm 2008 presentations

Victoria

Broker Brainstorm 2008 - Victoria [435Kb]

Summary of Broker Brainstorm held in Victoria, BC

Broker Brainstorm Critical Illness - Victoria [76Kb]

Nicole Morton, Industrial Alliance Pacific – an insightful presentation with some interesting statistics, an overview of Critical Illness and some tips on how to sell CI

Green Shield Broker Presentation [1MB]

Sarah Wyers, Green Shield Canada – a fantastic presentation touching on the identity of Green Shield, some of their unique cost containment strategies and an overview of their recent drug study

Vancouver, Calgary, Mississauga

Robert Brown's Presentation [4MB]

"Impacts on Economic Security Programs of Rapidly Shifting Demographics" presented by Robert Brown

LifeWorks Advocis BBD [3MB]

Shamial Sheikh from Ceridian - EAP Presentation

Regina, Winnipeg, Saskatoon

Prairie Posaction Broker Training [2MB]

Rob Perfect/Adele Lauman – PosAction Plus – A great presentation providing some insight into the PosAction Plus management tool (offered standard with Benepac LTD).

Prairie Presentation May 2008 [156Kb]

Roger Friesen, Co-operators – an informative presentation touching on the identity of the Co-operators, what makes them unique and an overview on their claims review process.

Halifax

BBD Presentation - Jim Bates [3MB]

Jim Bates, Green Shield Canada – An insightful presentation involving an overview of Green Shield, Cost Management, Drug Claims research and future predictions of the status of health and dental care.

Halifax - The BBD Story [297Kb]

Ron Southward, President BBD presentation: Overview of BBD, Our philosophy, vision and focus.

Small Business Realities [457Kb]

Martin Walker’s Presentation – Demographics and small business realities for Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. As a senior economist, Martin paints a picture for the future of employers and employees alike. He offers the brutal truth and uncovers opportunities for employers and advisors to consider.

2007 Presentations:

What's Keeping Executives Awake at Night? [2MB]

Dr. Elspeth Murray's presentation focuses on the role of the executive in a business' success or failure.

Group CI - What it is and how to sell it [229Kb]

Industrial Alliance Pacific's presentation on Group Critical Illness insurance.

Notice that these files are in Microsoft PowerPoint format.

2009 BBD-U Sessions

Beyond Time Management by April Levitt and Art Schooley [2MB]

BBD Branding by Fortunato Restagno [2MB]

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.

Greens Shield Online Services

Plan Member 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

BBD is pleased to be named among the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada. Last year we were ranked #14 and we have moved up to #9. The study, now in it’s fifth year, is published in the Globe and Mail.

BBD Press Release - Best Small & Medium Employers 2009 [37Kb]

BBD - Top Ten BCBusiness Best Companies

BBD has been awarded #10 in the Top Ten BCBusiness Best Companies to Work for in 2008

BBD Press Release - Top Ten BCBusiness Best Companies [117Kb]

BBD - Top 25 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada

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 [36Kb]

Advisor Buzz Newsletter

BBD's newsletter for group insurance advisors provides the latest in news and information affecting the group insurance industry.

Etcetera Newsletter

Etcetera July 2008 [7MB]

Etcetera from Solareh for Group Insurance Plan Advisors

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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Green Shield's Inside Story ®

The Inside Story ® gives you the latest information on trends in the industry and Green Shield news.

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Conditional vs Managed Formulary: Understanding Drug Plan Restrictions

PDF Conditional vs. Managed Formulary [98Kb]

Ontario's New Conflict of Interest Legislation: How The New Regulations Affect Insurance Brokers

PDF Disclosure of Supplier Relationships [23Kb]

Benepac's Enhanced Critical Illness Product: 18 illnesses now covered

PDF Product - Critical Illness [75Kb]

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 2010

Click here [237Kb] for facts and figures on Canada's Employment Insurance and Pension Plans.

Drug Claim Research

PDF Drug Claims Research Executive Summary [345Kb]
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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