Are we finally getting it right?
March 1, 2009
Are we finally getting it right? With the ongoing focus on professionalism in the financial planning arena, all parties in the process have been working towards solving the challenges with disability cover. It seems like…
Cancellation of Policies
January 1, 2009
CAUTION: Some policies can be cancelled by insurers. It is important to check your policy so that you are not taken by surprise.Policyholders always have the right to cancel a policy by terminating premiums, although…
Umbrella Funds: Employer Risk, Fact or Fable?
December 1, 2008
There are three different types of Umbrella Fund arrangements when it comes to recognition of duties to be performed by the participant employers or their member committees: Type 1 Umbrella Fund – defines the duties…
Harsh business climate fosters prudent pension reform
December 1, 2008
Baron Furstenburg, head of pension reform strategy at Liberty Corporate Benefits, revisits pension reforms in light of the current financial crisis. Plummeting equity markets, tight credit conditions and low business confidence may be tough on…
Good versus Great
July 1, 2008
So you’re reducing taxes? Income Tax started out by people deciding that there are certain functions in their community that they do not wish to perform and that they would be prepared to have others…
