Insurance Benefits

• EI program to scrap COVID-era changes next month, worrying some workers

  Under the temporary measures, workers qualify for Employment Insurance based on a national requirement of having 420 insurable employment hours.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2022
  
• Insurance company reinstates long-term disability coverage after Global News report, legal action

  A Georgetown woman's long-term disability coverage has been restored after a Global News report and a lawsuit against the company. Sun Life Financial was refusing to pay the claim because the woman was able to look after her son.

  Consumer

  Feb 1, 2019
  
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• Canadian insurance company denies disability claim, cites care for son in decision

  Sun Life Financial has terminated long-term disability benefits to a Georgetown, Ont., mother. The company claimed she's well enough to work because she is able to care for her disabled son.

  Consumer

  Nov 24, 2018
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• TTC supervisor fired over alleged insurance benefits scam

  The TTC has fired a supervisor over an alleged insurance benefits scam involving a Toronto orthotics business, following an internal and police investigation that may lead to criminal charges.

  Oct 2, 2015
• Three arrested in alleged TTC insurance benefits scam

  An owner of a Toronto orthotics business and two of his employees are facing charges for an alleged insurance benefits scam that defrauded the Toronto Transit Commission and Manulife Financial of upwards of $4 million.

  Jul 22, 2015