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Global Medical Care - Empowering Healthcare For Canadians

In today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape, having access to world-class medical services is more important than ever. Best Doctors Canada Insurance is committed to providing comprehensive coverage and connecting Canadians with top medical professionals worldwide.

This session will explore the key benefits and features of our Global Medical Care plans and equip you with valuable insights into diverse insurance options, ensuring seamless access to exceptional healthcare—whether for emergencies, specialist consultations, or extended hospital stays.

Life and Health Insurance Safety Net: Understanding Policy Protection

Today’s economic uncertainty has made it even more important for customers to feel confident that their financial future is secure and protected. This session explores how policyholders are protected when a life or health insurer is unable to meet its obligations. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the Canadian protection framework, including the role of the not-for-profit organization that steps in when a life and health insurance company fails. Through real-life examples and practical insights, you'll learn how these safeguards work and what they mean for your clients. The session will also introduce tools and educational materials that you can use to build client confidence and clearly communicate how their policies are protected—helping you provide added peace of mind in every conversation.

From Advisors to Advocates: Redefining Support Through Strategic Partnerships

Join us for an insightful presentation that goes beyond the traditional benefits of the Chartwell and IFB partnership. Discover how our open house events and extended network of trusted partners—such as realtors, downsizing experts, and supplementary healthcare providers—create a seamless, holistic planning experience for IFB members. Learn how this integrated approach delivers unmatched value by connecting members to a wide array of resources, ensuring a smooth transition into senior living and enhanced peace of mind for families. Together, we’re building a network of support that truly makes a difference.

AI Essentials: Four Practical Tools for Financial Advisors

In this session, Canadian financial advisors and insurance professionals will learn how to apply four practical AI tools (Perplexity, ChatGPT, Notebook LM, and VibePlan) to enhance efficiency, compliance alignment, and client engagement. Participants will explore real-world scenarios demonstrating how AI addresses regulatory demands, supports client acquisition and retention, and strengthens trust in today’s competitive and fee-sensitive environment. By the end, advisors will understand how AI can reinforce fiduciary best practices, streamline information processing, and complement human-centered advice. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for integrating AI thoughtfully into their practices to elevate both operational efficiency and the client experience.

Practice Tips & Tricks for Managing Cyber and Liability Risks

Explore practical strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber and liability risks. This session covers real-world scenarios, proactive risk management techniques, legal considerations, and emerging threats. Gain actionable tips and tools to strengthen resilience and ensure compliance in an evolving digital landscape.

What You Don’t Know About Pension Plans Will Cost Your Clients Dearly

Compare and contrast through a case study the financial results of upgrading one’s savings strategy from using a Registered Retirement Savings Plan or simply saving through the non-registered investment account of one’s company, to using a registered pension plan such as a Personal Pension Plan or Individual Pension Plan. The case study surveys the natural events that most entrepreneurs will face from accumulation to retirement and eventually death showcasing at every stage all the additional tax planning opportunities that most advisors miss because of their lack of familiarity with pension rules.

Probategeist: A Nightmare of Horrors When Estate Plans Get Massacred

Learning about the devastating effects of complacency with the presumption that Canadians don’t need their help, by highlighting the mistakes made by average folk, to business owners, and right up to ‘the lives of the rich and famous’. Understanding how activities as simple as engaging with clients, communicating at a high level, and providing referrals to the right professionals can be game changers in people’s lives, by commenting on what could have been done to avoid these problems.In the process of these stories, we’ll also address insight into the estate transfer process, what’s happening, who the ‘estate characters’ are, and which of them is most influential in the whole end-to-end transfer process.

Empowering Advisors with AI: Faster Sales, Stronger Relationships, Better Results

The purpose of this session is to help insurance advisors and distributors understand how emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, automation, and digital platforms—are transforming life insurance distribution. The session will highlight how these tools reduce administrative burden, improve client engagement, and create new opportunities for growth, allowing advisors to focus on building stronger relationships and driving sales.

Update on the U.S. Markets and Socio-Political Issues in Washington

Private Markets and Portfolio Management Partnerships for Advisors

This session explores how independent advisors can partner with Portfolio Management firms to expand wealth management offerings while maintaining independence. Attendees will gain practical insights into how private assets like infrastructure, private equity, and private credit can enhance diversification and appeal to higher-net-worth clients.