The Impact Of COVID On Group Benefit Plans And Trends In Disability Insurance

South Saskatchewan is pleased to host this event inviting its chapter peers (Winnipeg, Western Manitoba and North Central Saskatchewan) on Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Central Time, as we host speakers, Cristie Croissant, Austyn McNally and Sheila Burns. They will share their insight on trends and updates in the group insurance industry including, the impact of COVID on group benefit plans and trends in disability insurance.

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Presenters:

Cristie Croissant, GBA

Account Manager, Employee Benefits, Canada Life

As an Account Manager, Cristie’s main responsibility is to help advisors grow their group benefit business with Canada Life. She focuses on building strong relationships with both advisors and clients, facilitates and assists with sales presentations to clients, shares updates at Canada Life and proactive industry information with advisors as well as educating advisors on group benefit products. She also works with advisors to retain their existing group business by preparing annual renewals, negotiating on renewals when required and providing quote comparisons in marketing situations.

Austyn McNally, B.Comm, CEBS

Account Executive - Western Canada, Empire Life

Austyn McNally, Account Executive, Western Group Solutions has been with Empire Life since 2015. She is dedicated to providing knowledgeable service to both advisors and clients. Austyn Graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce and holds a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist designation from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

Sheila Burns

Director, Group Life & Disability Claims, Empire Life

Sheila has worked in Group Insurance for over 20 years. Her career has spanned both the direct and reinsurance markets, focusing on best practices, training and audit in disability and health claims. Sheila currently leads the life and disability team at Empire Life. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Queen's University, majoring in Life Sciences, as well as her Group Benefits Associate designation through the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist program.

Questions:

Please contact Advocis South Saskatchewan with any questions regarding this event at: southsask@advocischapter.ca