Manulife - Group Retirement Savings, enhance your group business
2024-09-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Join us for an exclusive IDC WIN webinar featuring guest speaker Rob Grad, where we’ll delve into innovative strategies and practical insights for enhancing your group business. This one-hour session is tailored for both wealth advisors and group benefits advisors, providing the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively sell group retirement plans. Rob, will cover the fundamentals of group retirement, introduce the Manulife platform, and share expert prospecting strategies.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your expertise and grow your business with group retirement plans!
No CE credits
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IDC WIN Fall Education Days
2024-10-08 11:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-09 11:30 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
We’re bringing together an impressive lineup of panelists from IDC and our partners, including representatives from 14 carriers, to discuss key topics and solutions that are impacting advisors today such as:
· Tax and estate planning
· The investor and advisory lifecycles
· New sales tactics and strategies
· Product and solution updates, and more!
For a full list of speakers and sessions, please visit our event agenda
Register now for this informative and impactful event!
We look forward to seeing you there!
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CE credits under review. Must stay on for full event to receive credits.

The Micro Group Market – Are You Missing Opportunities? Simplicity is key!
2024-11-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Marni HefnerDirector, IDC WIN Workplace Solutions, Business Development
In today’s evolving workplace landscape, businesses with small teams (2-15 employees) are often overlooked, but they represent a hidden opportunity for growth. This webinar will explore how you can unlock the value of group insurance plans tailored to the unique needs of micro groups. By understanding how to effectively promote and sell to this market, you’ll gain the tools to expand your client base and increase your sales.
Why Attend:
Whether you’re new to the micro group market or looking to enhance your existing strategy, this session will provide actionable insights to help you tap into this lucrative, but often underserved, market segment.
Register Now to Uncover Key Opportunities!
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1 CE credit under review (except QC)

Selling Group Savings Is Not Scary: Common Wealth’s Easy Path to Group Savings Success
2025-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
Noubahar Hasnain, Sales Manager, Western Canada Matt Iannuzzi, Senior Account Executive
1 CE Credit under review (except QC)
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Join us for this webinar to see how Common Wealth makes group retirement straightforward and profitable.
Learn how to confidently incorporate group savings plans into your offerings, strengthen client relationships, and take full advantage of the new Capital Accumulation Plan (CAP) guidelines, which outline best practices for managing savings plans.
Perfect for advisors ready to explore new business opportunities!

IDC WIN Workplace Solutions: Building Success Together - Leveraging Workplace Solutions to Grow, Expand, and Thrive
2025-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
Marni HefnerDirector, IDC WIN Workplace Solutions, Business Development
No CE credits
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In today’s rapidly evolving benefits landscape, the ability to adapt and grow is essential for financial advisors. Whether you’re just starting to explore group benefits or you’re already deeply embedded in the group market, there are vast opportunities to expand your offerings, streamline your processes, and better serve your clients. Learn how other advisors are utilizing our services to take a holistic approach to their clients and leveraging our team to ensure their clients are happy and healthy.
Key Takeaways:
• How to integrate group solutions into your current business model with ease.
• Streamlining workflows and increasing efficiency with WPS.
• Extending your service offering to individual clients with minimal overhead.
• Building stronger client relationships and deepening trust by offering comprehensive workplace solutions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to build success together and discover how to scale your business with the right tools and expertise in the group benefits space.

4 - part series: Building Blocks of Success Session 1
2025-03-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
This revamped 4-part series is perfect for advisors who haven’t attended yet or those seeking a refresher. It’s designed to help advisors develop, enhance, or expand their group insurance services.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your approach, Marni will discuss the fundamental tools and strategies to help you succeed and grow your business.
Session 1: Prospecting and the Importance of the KYC (Know Your Client)
Session 2: Navigating the Request to Quote Process and Group Underwriting
Session 3: The Marketing Proposal and Implementation
Session 4: Employee Engagement and Communications
1 CE Credit per session

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4 - part series: Building Blocks of Success Session 2
2025-03-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom

4 - part series: Building Blocks of Success Session 3
2025-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom

4 - part series: Building Blocks of Success Session 4
2025-03-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom

Cooperators - Maximizing Success with Group Savings Plans: Effective Strategies and Insights
2025-04-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
Faisal Din, B.Sc.Cooperators
Join us for an insightful webinar focused on Group Savings Plans.
We will explore key aspects of prospecting for group savings plan products and understand what employers seek from these plans. Gain valuable knowledge on crafting compelling proposals, review sample group plan reporting, and dive into investment fund offerings within a group plan. Additionally, we’ll discuss the new proposal requirements that can make your offerings more competitive and appealing to employers.
Whether you’re new to group savings plans or looking to refine your approach, this session is designed to provide you with the tools and strategies to succeed in this space.
1 CE credit under review (except QC)
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RBC - Beyond Basics, Rethinking group benefits for a new era
2025-05-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
As the needs of today’s workforce evolve, the demands for innovative solutions and forward-thinking leadership grows.
This webinar, RBC will dive into:

The history of insurance and how benefits have evolved
Challenges the Canadian healthcare system is currently facing
Current trends and employee preferences in drug management
Opportunities for the future

1 CE credit
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EZBenefits: A better benefits experience for small business
2025-05-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
1 CE credit Under Review
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Equitable’s EZBenefits™ solution delivers everything a small business wants in a group benefits plan. It’s affordable, sustainable, and easy for plan members to use and administrators to manage.
Learn how EZBenefits can help support your small-business clients – companies with two to 25 employees.
Join us for this virtual session where we’ll explore this unique group benefits solution and its features:

Plan design options for various needs and budgets
Embedded health and wellness services
Built-in HR support services
‘EZ’ process for rapid quotes, hassle-free plan implementation and renewals
Dedicated advisor concierge service

Symposium 2025: Humanizing Benefits - real people, real issues
2025-06-11 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
A Fresh Look at Employee Benefits in 2025

In today’s evolving workplace, traditional group insurance alone no longer meets the needs of a diverse and dynamic workforce. Employees are facing more complex challenges—and benefit strategies must evolve to keep pace.

This year, we’re taking a thoughtful, 360-degree approach to workplace well-being. Together, we’ll explore real-world issues and innovative solutions that better align with the full spectrum of employee needs.

We’re also pleased to welcome two inspiring keynote speakers to this year’s event:

Michael Landsberg, former TSN sports personality and mental health advocate
Joe Roberts, the Skid Row CEO, who transformed personal adversity into lasting impact

Join us for an insightful and forward-thinking conversation on the future of workplace wellness.

For full agenda and registration, visit our event page

See you there!

RBC Insurance and IDC WIN Workplace Solutions - Live 1/2 day event
2025-09-29 09:30 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | RBC Insurance, 6880 Financial Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 8E8, Canada
For Ontario advisors: Half a Day. Maximum Impact.

Are you an advisor based in on Ontario? Join us and RBC Insurance for an exclusive in-person event. We’ll be covering:
💡 Disability solutions to help grow your practice
🤝 Human-first service strategies that win clients
📊 Insights into market trends and future-ready benefits
Space is limited so register now!
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IDC WIN Workplace Solutions and Cooperators: Attracting and retaining employees
2025-10-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
As an advisor, you play a key role in helping employers navigate the challenges of workforce retention and recruitment. This webinar is designed to equip you with insights and strategies to position group benefits and group retirement & savings solutions as essential tools in your clients’ talent strategy.
Learn how Co-operators integrated workplace solutions can help employers:

Enhance their employee value proposition
Support financial and personal well-being across diverse teams
Strengthen loyalty and reduce turnover
Stand out in a competitive hiring landscape

1 CE credit under review (You must sign in on time and stay logged on for the full presentation to receive your credit)
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IDC WIN Workplace Solutions: CRISP: A Whole Health Approach for your small business clients
2025-10-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
Ready to turn workplace benefits into a powerful sales funnel? Join us for a fresh look at CRISP—an exclusive IDC WIN Workplace Solutions program designed to help you build credibility with small business clients and convert employee engagement into individual sales.
Why CRISP?

Perfect for small business clients looking for value-add solutions
Easy-issue options make closing simple
Use health & dental as your entry point
Host seminars and 1:1s to uncover additional financial needs

CRISP makes it easy to start conversations, build trust—and close more business.
CE credit- under review (You must sign in on time and stay logged on for the full presentation to receive your credit)
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RSP season: ﻿A timely opportunity for advisors
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
Workplace Solutions

RSP season presents a unique opportunity for financial advisors to expand their business, deepen client relationships, and offer high-impact solutions that improve employee financial wellness.
This session will explore:
✅ Why Group Savings Plans (GSPs) are more relevant than ever
✅ How to leverage RSP season for client engagement
✅ Compensation models that drive recurring revenue
✅ Implementation strategies and turnkey support
✅ Cross-selling and long-term client retention opportunities
✅ The IDC WIN Workplace Solutions “Effect”
👉 Register now to reserve your spot and get ready to make this RSP season your most productive yet.
CE credits under review

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Helping clients thrive Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for better results
2025-11-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
Join us for an exclusive webinar designed for IDC WIN advisors to explore how Psyvitaliti’s evidence-based CBT can help your clients tackle stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, while enhancing your value as an advisor.
What you’ll learn:
➡️What CBT is and how it works
➡️Bridge the EAP usage gap and strengthen relationships using CBT
➡️ROI of mental wellness for business
Don’t miss out on our preferred pricing offered exclusively to IDC WIN advisors and their clients
👉Let’s talk about mental health that works for your clients, their employees, and your business.

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IDC WIN Workplace Solutions: Common Wealth - Group Savings made simple & profitable
2026-02-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
See how Common Wealth + IDC WIN help you add group savings with confidence.
In this session, we show how Common Wealth helps make group savings plans straightforward and profitable—for you and your clients.
You’ll learn how to confidently add group savings to your offerings and see how partnering with IDC WIN enhances the Group Savings experience while opening new business opportunities.
1 CE credit (You must sign in on time and stay logged on for the full presentation to receive your credit)
**Ensure you enter your full first and last name into the registration form as this is what will be shown on your CE certificate.**

IDC WIN Spring Education Days - Halifax
2026-04-21 07:30 - 15:30 (America/Halifax)
IDC WIN’s Spring Education Days are set to deliver fresh insights and opportunities designed to support advisor success.

This year, we’re zeroing in on what matters most to you. Expect insights from carrier partners, practical ideas you can put to work right away and meaningful opportunities to connect with peers. Our sessions are built around the realities of your work — real challenges, real opportunities and real solutions that help move your business forward.
Location:
Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
15 Spectacle Lake Drive, Dartmouth

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IDC WIN Spring Education Days - Mississauga
2026-04-22 07:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto)
IDC WIN’s Spring Education Days are set to deliver fresh insights and opportunities designed to support advisor success.

This year, we’re zeroing in on what matters most to you. Expect insights from carrier partners, practical ideas you can put to work right away and meaningful opportunities to connect with peers. Our sessions are built around the realities of your work — real challenges, real opportunities and real solutions that help move your business forward.
Location:
Mississauga Convention Centre
75 Derry Road West, Mississauga

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IDC WIN Spring Education Days - Edmonton
2026-04-27 07:30 - 15:30 (America/Edmonton)
IDC WIN’s Spring Education Days are set to deliver fresh insights and opportunities designed to support advisor success.

This year, we’re zeroing in on what matters most to you. Expect insights from carrier partners, practical ideas you can put to work right away and meaningful opportunities to connect with peers. Our sessions are built around the realities of your work — real challenges, real opportunities and real solutions that help move your business forward.
Location:
The Royal Glenora
11160 River Valley Road NW, Edmonton

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IDC WIN Spring Education Days - Calgary
2026-04-28 07:30 - 15:30 (America/Edmonton)
IDC WIN’s Spring Education Days are set to deliver fresh insights and opportunities designed to support advisor success.

This year, we’re zeroing in on what matters most to you. Expect insights from carrier partners, practical ideas you can put to work right away and meaningful opportunities to connect with peers. Our sessions are built around the realities of your work — real challenges, real opportunities and real solutions that help move your business forward.
Location:
Calgary Winter Club
4611 – 14 Street NW, Calgary

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IDC WIN Spring Education Days - Montreal
2026-04-28 07:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto)
IDC WIN’s Spring Education Days are set to deliver fresh insights and opportunities designed to support advisor success.

This year, we’re zeroing in on what matters most to you. Expect insights from carrier partners, practical ideas you can put to work right away and meaningful opportunities to connect with peers. Our sessions are built around the realities of your work — real challenges, real opportunities and real solutions that help move your business forward.
Location:
Hilton Garden Inn Montreal Midtown
6939 Decarie, Montreal

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IDC WIN Spring Education Days - Vancouver
2026-04-30 07:30 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver)
IDC WIN’s Spring Education Days are set to deliver fresh insights and opportunities designed to support advisor success.

This year, we’re zeroing in on what matters most to you. Expect insights from carrier partners, practical ideas you can put to work right away and meaningful opportunities to connect with peers. Our sessions are built around the realities of your work — real challenges, real opportunities and real solutions that help move your business forward.
Location:
Delta Burnaby
4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby

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RBC Insurance: Beyond Benefits: Rethinking Women’s Wellness
2026-05-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
What does meaningful support for women at work truly look like and why should it matter to everyone?
Join Marni Hefner as she hosts a valuable discussion led by RBC Insurance designed for women, men, and anyone shaping a more inclusive workplace. The session will explore real-life perspectives and actionable ideas for humanizing benefits and creating workplaces that support women through every stage of life.
Moderator/Panelists:
Steph Gallagher, Group Benefits Senior Sales Consultant
Carol Lebert, Vice President Claims
Lillian Cioppa, Senior Manager, Group Wellbeing Solutions
Caitlin Bowie, Sales Consultant Living Benefits
Register now to reserve your spot.
No CE credits

Psyvitaliti - CBT Explained: How This Evidence-Based Approach Helps Advisors Better Support Clients
2026-05-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
CBT is more than a therapy buzzword—it’s a practical, evidence-based approach advisors can understand, use, and recommend. Join Psyvitaliti for a hands-on workshop that demystifies CBT and shows how it can support both advisors and their clients in real-world situations.

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2026 IDC WIN Workplace Solutions Symposium: Discover. Design. Deliver.
2026-06-10 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
From first turn to final destination: Benefits, designed right
The benefits landscape is shifting fast. With new pressures across workforce needs, technology, healthcare, and drug innovation, advisors are being pushed to move beyond traditional models and deliver value in more strategic ways.
At Symposium 2026, we’ll explore how advisors can stay ahead by embracing a new approach—one built on deeper insight, stronger design thinking, and more purposeful execution. Through expert-led sessions and practical frameworks, you’ll learn how to:
Discover your clients’ evolving strategies and emerging pressures
Design integrated, tailored solutions that reflect the needs of diverse workforces
Deliver measurable value that strengthens relationships and drives outcomes
The program will feature two keynote speakers who will offer practical, forward‑looking perspectives to help group advisors adapt and differentiate in today’s evolving benefits landscape.
Join us and take part in the conversations that are shaping the future of benefits advisory.
*CE credits under review (except in QC)
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IDC WIN Workplace Solutions + RBC: Cancer is affecting people at younger ages - is your protection advice keeping up?
2026-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
Cancer diagnoses before age 50 are rising, putting more clients at risk during their peak earning years.
This doesn’t create a new financial risk — it expands existing ones: income disruption, care costs, family strain, and the challenge of staying on track through treatment and recovery.
For advisors, the conversation is no longer only about mortality; it’s about helping clients survive financially through serious illness.
Join us as we host RBC Insurance for a practical session on how CI, DI, Group CI and Family CI can help close protection gaps for individuals, families and group plan members.
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1 CE credit under review (except QC)
