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IA Discountinuation of Best Doctors and Sigma Assistel Services

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As of December 1st, 2012 Industrial Alliance will no longer offer Best Doctors and Sigma Assistel to critical illness policy owners.  For more than 10 years, these services have been offered free of charge to insureds with a face amount over $100,000. 

These changes will apply to all new sales, as well to all inforce policies.

No communication will be sent to current clients.

Please stop promoting these services with your clients.  Clients will be able to use these services until December 1st, 2012.

 

Industrial Alliance Pacific Merger Effective June 30, 2012

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We would like to inform you that Industrial Alliance Pacific Insurance and Financial Services Inc., also known under the trade name IA Pacific, will amalgamate with its parent company Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. effective June 30, 2012.

The contractual obligations of IA Pacific (IAP) will be assumed and honoured by Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. (IA).  IA is committed to seamlessly integrate operations with no disruption to customer service.  Your existing sales, service, and support contacts remain unchanged.

 *Administrative Forms*

As of June 30, IA application forms will be available for new sales.  PDF versions of all administrative forms have been updated in the document Centre on extranet so that the current versions are readily available.

 IA application forms can be ordered from Audis Canada through rebecca.purdy@audiscanada.com or direct at supplies@inalco.com. Please order a supply immediately and destroy old versions of IAP applications and admin forms.  OLD IAP APPLICATIONS AND FORMS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED TILL JULY 31 2012.

 Software

New software version 7.0 is available for download from extranet or you can order a disc through rebecca.purdy@audiscanada.com or direct at supplies@inalco.com.

 Compensation

There will be no interruption or changes to contracts, compensation or payment schedules.

IA Rate Adjustment

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Industrial Alliance is adjusting their rates on permanent, term, and critical illness insurance products as of July 3, 2012.

Transition Rules:

  • Rates increase on July 3, 2012
  • Applications must be recieved at IAP head office no later than 5:00pm July 13, 2012 to receive the old rates