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News, tips and useful tools for your work. image: https://iaconnected.ia.ca/hubfs/Individuel/instant-iA/2025/OG_PROJ-19-6_Hero_INSTANT_IA_EN.jpg --- [![iA-EN](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/hubfs/iAAH/Common/Logos/iA-EN.svg "iA-EN")](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/) [FR](https://linstantia.ia.ca/) # iA CONNECTED Your ongoing source of information. ![Hero\_Principal\_small](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/hubfs/Individuel/instant-iA/2026/Hero_Principal_small.webp) ![Hero\_Principal\_small](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/hubfs/Individuel/instant-iA/2026/Hero_Principal_small.webp) ### [iA PAR | Dividend scale interest rate increasing to 6.40% for 2027, illustration in EVO from November 30](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/ia-par-dividend-scale-interest-rate-increasing-for-2027/tags/insurance) November 12, 2026 Topic: [Insurance](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/tag/insurance) We’re pleased to announce an increase to the dividend scale interest rate (DSIR) for iA PAR, our participating life insurance product, from 6.35% to **6.40%,** effective January 1, 2027. [Read Article](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/ia-par-dividend-scale-interest-rate-increasing-for-2027/tags/insurance) --- ### [Acci-Jet | Do you know how to recognize an accident?](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/acci-jet-do-you-know-how-to-recognize-an-accident/tags/insurance) November 11, 2026 Topic: [Insurance](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/tag/insurance)   A new training module is now available to help you better understand the definition of an accident as it appears in the Acci-Jet policy.  [Read Article](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/acci-jet-do-you-know-how-to-recognize-an-accident/tags/insurance) --- ### [Your voice at the heart of our decisions](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/your-voice-at-the-heart-of-our-decisions/tags/miscellaneous) November 11, 2026 Topic: [Miscellaneous](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/tag/miscellaneous) At iA Financial Group, we want to better understand the realities on the ground and incorporate the perspectives of professionals in the field more fully. [Read Article](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/your-voice-at-the-heart-of-our-decisions/tags/miscellaneous) --- ### [iA PAR: Big things are coming!](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/ia-par-big-things-are-coming/tags/insurance) November 9, 2026 Topic: [Insurance](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/tag/insurance) iA PAR is about to become more comprehensive, more accessible and more competitive than ever. Join us on December 1 as we unveil several enhancements at our special event. [Read Article](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/ia-par-big-things-are-coming/tags/insurance) --- ### [Hold onto your tuques, the RRSP campaign is kicking off... and it’s packed with punch!](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/2026-2027-rrsp-campaign-your-tools/tags/savings) November 2, 2026 Topic: [Savings](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/tag/savings) Everything is in place to make this RRSP campaign a success and, more importantly, one of the most rewarding yet for growing your business. [Read Article](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/2026-2027-rrsp-campaign-your-tools/tags/savings) --- ### [iA PAR Participating life insurance | Upcoming changes](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/changes-ia-par-participating-life-insurance/tags/insurance) November 2, 2026 Topic: [Insurance](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/tag/insurance) We are pleased to inform you that the iA PAR dividend scale interest rate **will increase to 6.40% from January 1, 2027**. [Read Article](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/changes-ia-par-participating-life-insurance/tags/insurance) --- ### [Rising interest rates: What can we expect going forward?](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/rising-interest-rates-what-can-we-expect-going-forward/tags/savings) November 2, 2026 Topic: [Savings](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/tag/savings) The Bank of Canada has just raised its leading rate for the first time in several years. This news may prompt questions from your clients about their finances and investments. [Read Article](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/rising-interest-rates-what-can-we-expect-going-forward/tags/savings) --- ### [Appointment | Jennifer Brodeur, VP, Chief Underwriter and Claims Risk Officer](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/appointment-jennifer-brodeur-vp-chief-underwriter-and-claims-risk-officer) October 30, 2026 Topic: [Insurance](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/tag/insurance) We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer Brodeur as Vice-President, Chief Underwriter and Claims Risk Officer, Individual Insurance, effective October 13, 2026. [Read Article](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/appointment-jennifer-brodeur-vp-chief-underwriter-and-claims-risk-officer) --- ### [It’s time to send your RRSP conversion requests!](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/its-time-to-send-your-rrsp-conversion-requests-2026/tags/savings) October 28, 2026 Topic: [Savings](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/tag/savings) As you know, clients with an RRSP, a locked-in RRSP, a LIRA or an FHSA contract must convert their contracts to a retirement income contract (RRIF or LIF) before the end of the year in which they turn 71. [Read Article](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/its-time-to-send-your-rrsp-conversion-requests-2026/tags/savings) --- ### [iA Seg funds | Standout net performance and protection | Q3-2026](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/ia-seg-funds-standout-net-performance-and-protection-q3-2026/tags/savings) October 27, 2026 Topic: [Savings](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/tag/savings) In this second edition of Seg-fund edge, we highlight our funds whose net returns outperformed their peers in the same CIFSC1 category (which includes both segregated and mutual funds) over the past 12 months. The results speak for themselves 👇 [Read Article](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/ia-seg-funds-standout-net-performance-and-protection-q3-2026/tags/savings) --- 1 of 16 [1](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/page/1) [2](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/page/2) [3](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/page/3) [4](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/page/4) [5](https://iaconnected.ia.ca/page/5) ... 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