November 4, 2025

12 pm – 1:15 pm ET
1:15 pm – 2:30 pm ET

Topic 1: Breaking Down Barriers: Reshaping Views on Life and CI Claim

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Topic 2: Discovering Opportunities in Financial Statements

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CE Credit Eligible

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November 4, 2025
Time: 12 pm - 1:15 pm ET

Join Humberto as he delivers an in-depth presentation on life and critical illness insurance claims. He will highlight the positive aspects of our company by showcasing our mortality, morbidity, and paid benefits statistics. To provide concrete illustrations of these issues, Humberto will draw upon real-life case studies in underwriting and claims, enabling the audience to gain a better understanding of the challenges and processes associated with these crucial areas of insurance world. He will also provide insights on how Sun is using automation to expedite claim payments and how you too can use this to simplify the process for your clients.

Speaker

Humberto Da Silva Tang

Humberto earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of McGill, speaks four languages and brings with him over 15 years in the insurance industry.

He began his underwriting career at Empire Life before moving to Manulife and most recently spending the last two and half years at one of Canada’s reinsurers.

Geneviève Gascon

Senior Claims Consultant

With over 25 years of experience in the insurance field, including more than a decade at Sun Life Canada, Geneviève Gascon is a recognized expert in managing complex claims. Specializing in contentious and contestable life, critical illness, and long-term care insurance cases, she excels in resolving sensitive situations such as accidental and foreign deaths.

Geneviève plays a crucial role in representing Sun Life during mediations and examinations for discovery. Her in-depth analytical and communication skills enable her to negotiate effectively in the best interests of both the company and the insureds.

Her understanding of risk management practices, reinforced by her experience in Corporate Risk Management, allows her to identify potential risks and propose proactive solutions. Recognized for her rigor and ethics, Geneviève excels in conducting impartial investigations and managing sensitive information.

Prior to Sun Life, Geneviève held key positions at National Bank Insurance, expanding her expertise in various insurance products. Her versatility and analytical skills make her an invaluable resource in managing claims risks and resolving even the most complex cases.

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November 4, 2025
Time: 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Having a solid base of group benefits underwriting knowledge will help you know what would make your prospects eligible or not for group benefits – and which prospects would be the best for you to approach. You will also gain an understanding of how to answer Clients questions on underwriting and some of the rules and principles surrounding group benefits.

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Jeff Forman

Group Benefits Account Executive, Sun Life

Jeff Forman is an experienced Group Benefits Account Executive at Sun Life, based in Vancouver. 

With a decade of industry experience, including a background in financial group underwriting, Jeff has been a valuable member of the Sun Life team since 2015. 

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Victoria and an MBA from the University of Calgary, combining strong academic credentials with practical expertise in the group benefits sector.

Accreditation

Jurisdictions # of Credits Type of Credit
Alberta Insurance Council (AIC) 1 A&S
Insurance Council of British Columbia (ICBC) 1 Life and A&S
Insurance Council of Manitoba (ICM) 1 Life and A&S
Financial Services Regulatory Authority - Ontario (FSRA) 1 Life and A&S
Chambre de la sécurité financière 1 Group insurance of persons
Institut de Planification Financière N/A N/A
Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan (ICS) 1 Life and A&S
CIRO, Investment Dealer Division (Cycle 10) N/A N/A
CIRO, Mutual Fund Division 1 Professional Development
FP Canada 1 Financial Planning
The Institute (Advocis) - IAFE 1 General