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2018 Custom Breakfast DC Pensions DAY 2 APRIL 17, 2018 RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL, TORONTO 7:30 8:30 a.m. BREAKFAST SESSION Improving outcomes for Canadian retirees Our employees are living longer and need our help. How do we address Canadians spending needs in retirement when they are healthier and more active than ever? And is it our responsibility to answer that question? Speaker: Ross Servick, head of Canada, Schroder Investment Management Ross Servick Ross Servick is head of Canada at Schroders. In this role, he leads the consultant, client relations and Canadian distribution parts of the North American business. He joined Schroders in 2006 and is based in New York. Ross was the senior vice-president at Managers Investment Group LLC from 1997 to 2006, responsible as head of institutional sales and a member of investment committee overseeing 30 sub-advisors and $9 billion in assets. Servick holds a bachelor of arts in economics from Denison University.
2018 Corporate Profiles APRIL 16 17, 2018 RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL, TORONTO DIAMOND SPONSOR Manulife Manulife helps over 20,000 Canadian employers provide holistic workplace solutions for their employees physical, emotional and financial health. By focusing on a forwardthinking health and wealth approach, employers are able to support employees to bring their best to work. PLATINUM SPONSORS Desjardins Insurance For more than a century, Desjardins Insurance has been offering a wide range of life and health insurance and retirement savings products to individuals, groups and businesses. As Canada s fifth largest life and health insurer, Desjardins Insurance meets the financial security needs of over five million Canadians from its offices across the country. Desjardins Insurance is part of Desjardins Group, the country s largest cooperative financial group with more than 45,000 employees. Sun Life Financial Sun Life Financial Inc. is a leading international financial services organization providing insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individual and corporate clients. Sun Life Financial has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of December 31, 2017, Sun Life Financial had total assets under management of $975 billion.
2018 Corporate Profiles APRIL 16 17, 2018 RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL, TORONTO GOLD SPONSORS ia Financial Group Founded in 1892, ia Financial Group has a rich history marked by impressive growth. Today, it is a major financial group with operations throughout Canada and in the United States, offering a complete range of insurance and investment solutions for both individuals and groups. ia Financial Group is ranked among the top four life and health insurers in Canada and is one of the country s leading non-bank financial companies in the wealth management sector. ia Financial Group serves over four million clients and employs more than 6,000 people. At September 30, 2017, the company was managing and administering over $164 billion in assets. Mental Health Commission of Canada Through its mandate from Health Canada, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) brings together the best and most influential minds in the mental health community. With our hundreds of partners, we are working to build a mental health system that is inclusive, adaptable and supports Canadians living with mental health problems and illnesses in their journey of recovery. One area of particular focus is MHCC s commitment to helping employers to create mentally healthy workplaces using innovative and evidence-based approaches.
2018 Corporate Profiles APRIL 16 17, 2018 RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL, TORONTO APRIL 16 COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSOR Shoppers Drug Mart Shoppers Drug Mart, a division of Loblaw Companies Limited, is one of the most recognized and trusted names in Canadian retailing. With more than 1,300 retail pharmacies and 5,000 healthcare professionals across Canada, Shoppers Drug Mart is dedicated to advancing the health and wellness of Canadians. Each week, 17 million Canadians interact with Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaw stores and online. The employer health solutions group at Shoppers Drug Mart works collaboratively with Canada s leading employers, insurance companies and benefits advisors to drive innovation in benefits plan management and employee wellness. In the face of rising drug spending, employers must look for innovative solutions that manage costs and prioritize employee productivity and experience. The employer health solutions team leverages Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaw s strong industry partnerships, drug expertise and unmatched retail assets to deliver programs that enable employers to provide their employees with the solutions they need to live a healthier lifestyle. These programs are delivered under the HealthWATCH for Business banner and include the recently-launched HealthWATCH for Business drug plan, Canada s first pharmacist-supported drug plan solution.
2018 Corporate Profiles APRIL 16 17, 2018 RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL, TORONTO APRIL 17 BREAKFAST SPONSOR Schroder Investment Management Schroders is a truly global asset management firm with a proud 210-year history and professionals in 41 offices across 27 countries. Schroders provides a full range of actively managed domestic, international and emerging market investment products: from equities to fixed income, and multi-asset- to alternatives. Our firm structure and investment philosophy are focused on strengthening the partnership with our clients over the long-term. Schroders offers innovative solutions by intelligently challenging global market practices in anticipation of what s ahead. Schroders is also deeply committed to its sustainable investment philosophy and seeking to make a wider contribution to society. Schroders has been managing assets for Canadian clients since 1994 with CAD$757.7 billion in assets under management and administration as of Dec. 31, 2017. APRIL 17 OPENING KEYNOTE SPONSOR Great-West Life Assurance Co. Great-West Life is an established leader in the Canadian group benefits and group retirement services marketplaces. We serve the needs of more than 30,000 group benefit plan sponsors and their plan members and handle approximately 56 million group health and dental claims transactions for members and their dependents each year. Additionally, we administer over 24,000 group capital accumulation plans and over 1.3 million plan member accounts. Helping clients achieve physical, mental and financial health is an important part of what Great-West Life does. We re committed to helping equip clients and the public with tools and information that can help them to lead healthier and more financially secure lives.
Financial education is not enough Manulife s latest Health and Wealth research shows that close to 50% * of professional counsellors say it s difficult for people to reveal money issues mainly due to shame and embarrassment. These emotional barriers prevent them from improving their financial situation, which can affect their health, recovery and productivity. As an industry, we need to address this financial stigma. If we don t, employees won t be able to take advantage of the education and resources available through their group plans. Visit manulifehealthandwealth.ca to download our latest research on the Emotional Barriers to Financial Wellness and how the industry and employers can help clear the way. * Emotional Barriers to Financial Wellness 2017 study conducted by Manulife / Homewood; 46% of counsellors feel it is very or somewhat diffi cult for clients to reveal money issues, mainly because of shame and embarrassment. Manulife and the Block Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affi liates under license. CS5857E 10/17
Keeping your best interests in mind We believe personal health and financial wellness go hand in hand. Our group benefits and group retirement savings solutions ensure your employees have a holistic and seamless experience. We re committed to helping your employees achieve their overall wellness goals, so they can live the lives they really want to live. Talk to us today to find out how your employees can make the most of a Desjardins group plan. desjardinslifeinsurance.com/businesses Desjardins Insurance refers to Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company.
THE MOST VALUABLE BENEFIT WE PROVIDE IS NOT ON ANY CLAIM FORM Innovative digital solutions and tools that spark engagement and help your employees make thoughtful decisions about their benefits and future well-being. A holistic approach to physical, mental and financial health, inspiring more flexible solutions to fit busy and complex lives. Powerful analytics that pinpoint needs and identify risks, so you can fine-tune your plan s current performance and evolve to meet emerging needs. Evidence-based strategies designed to help your employees stay healthy, productive and engaged over the long term. Let s continue the conversation. Contact your Sun Life Financial group benefits representative. Life s brighter under the sun Group Benefits are provided by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, a member of the Sun Life Financial group of companies. YOUR NEEDS. OUR FOCUS.
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New online training in psychological health and safety from the Mental Health Commission of Canada Assembling the Pieces toolkit This FREE online toolkit is designed to support organizations working to implement the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard). It provides practical advice for implementing key elements of the Standard, as well as links to tools and templates. This course is recommended for employers, senior leaders, human resource managers, and occupational health and safety professionals. Register now: http://www.ccohs.ca/products/courses/assembling_pieces/ Being a Mindful Employee: An Orientation to Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace This FREE online training program helps you, as an employee, understand the 13 psychosocial workplace factors from the Standard and what you can do to support yourself and others in the workplace. This course is recommended for anyone interested in learning more about mental health at work and how we all have a role to play. Register now: http://www.ccohs.ca/products/courses/mindful_employee/ Suite 1210, 350 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 1A4 Tel: 613.683.3755 Fax: 613.798.2989 info@mentalhealthcommission.ca www.mentalhealthcommission.ca @MHCC_ /themhcc /1MHCC @themhcc /Mental Health Commission of Canada
There s a plan that doesn t take the benefit out of benefits??? A plan that balances access to TRADITIONAL & SPECIALTY medications. Just one of the many benefits of being a HealthWATCH for Business member. WANT TO LEARN MORE? Email us at healthsolutions@shoppersdrugmart.ca or call 1-844-668-6010 Brought to you by the pharmacists at: / Trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and/or its Affiliates. Used under license.