Navacord

Benefits & financial services

We risk manage your human capital and protect your organization’s financial position

Navacord’s benefits and financial services division helps you navigate the complexities of running a business by allowing your people to focus on what matters most: driving performance, culture, and growth. Rather than leading with products, we lead with understanding – and act as a guiding partner of your business.

Group health & insurance benefits

We specialize in building competitive, comprehensive benefits programs tailored to your workforce—because a “one-size-fits-all" approach simply doesn’t deliver. With our consultative approach, we work closely with you to design functional solutions tailored to your organization, ensuring your employees have access to the coverage and support that makes most sense for them.

  • Accidental death & dismemberment

    Additional financial support for employees and their families in the event of a severe accident resulting in loss of life or limbs.

  • Critical illness

    Coverage for employees facing a serious health diagnosis.

  • Group benefit consulting

    Group benefit consulting

    Strategic advice on building benefits packages that attract talent, manage costs, and align with your company goals.

  • Group dental and vision

    Routine and major dental services, plus vision care.

  • Group life insurance

    Group life insurance

    Financial protection for employees and their families with coverage that provides peace of mind.

  • Short & long-term disability

    Income protection for short and long-term periods away from work due to health conditions.

  • Paramedical and mental health coverage

    Support for health services like physiotherapy, massage therapy, counselling, and other professional care to support employees’ physical and mental wellbeing.

  • Health spending accounts (HSAs)/Wellness spending accounts (WSAs)

    Flexible accounts that let employees use benefits for eligible health, wellness, or lifestyle expenses that matter most to them.

  • Group health

    Coverage including hospital stays, prescription drugs, and preventive care for your employees and their families.

Retirement & financial wellbeing

Empowering employees to plan for the future is critical to a well-rounded total rewards strategy. We partner with you to develop retirement and financial wellbeing programs that go beyond savings—supporting financial literacy, long-term planning, and overall financial health. The result is a more engaged, secure workforce, better equipped to navigate today’s needs while building for tomorrow.

  • Group retirement plans

    Group retirement plans

    Flexible programs including Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), Deferred Profit Sharing Plans (DPSPs), Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs), and group pensions to help employees build long-term financial security.

  • Financial wellness programs

    Education, tools, and guidance that help employees build confidence and make informed decisions about their day-to-day and long-term financial health.

Services that support employee wellbeing and HR teams

Extending care beyond coverage to support the everyday realities of work, we offer a suite of services designed to enhance employee wellbeing while simplifying the demands placed on HR teams. From personalized support to streamlined administration, our solutions lend to a more engaged and supported workforce.

  • Claims advocacy & management

    Offers guidance and advocacy throughout the claims process to help resolve issues and support timely outcomes.

  • Employee assistance program

    Confidential counseling and support services for your employees

  • Employee wellness

    Programs supporting the physical and mental health of your team.

  • Absence management

    Support to manage employee absences, including disability case coordination and coordinating with insurers on return-to-work planning that promotes sustainable reintegration.

  • HR support services

    Dedicated support for benefits administration, compliance tracking, and employee communications.

Individual & specialized coverage

Not all needs fit within standard group benefits. We offer a range of individual and specialized coverage solutions designed to address unique circumstances, providing flexibility, continuity, and tailored support beyond traditional plans.

  • Indigenous group benefits & retirement

    Coverage designed for Indigenous communities and organizations.

  • Individual health and dental plans

    Personal health insurance outside of traditional employee benefits.

  • Multinational benefits

    Coverage solutions for employees working across borders, including inbound and outbound (inpat and expat) programs that support consistent care, compliance, and continuity of benefits, globally.

Client advisory

Proactive guidance and tailored expertise to help you make informed decisions with confidence. Our advisory services are designed to support both organizational and individual needs.

  • Individual life & wealth consulting

    Personalized advice that aligns insurance, investment, and financial planning strategies with individual goals and long-term wealth objectives.

  • Actuarial support

    Data-driven analysis and modelling to inform plan design, pricing, and risk management decisions with accuracy and confidence.

  • Executive compensation strategy

    Plans for key executives, including supplemental life and health coverage and retirement solutions such as SERPs.

  • Global healthcare and travel insurance

    Coverage for employees working or travelling internationally, providing access to care, emergency support, and continuity of protection across borders.

Financial services

Ranging from day-to-day planning to complex wealth strategies, we help individuals and business owners organize, grow, and safeguard their financial position through professional advisory.

  • Financial planning

    Plan for the future with guidance that supports everyday decisions, long‑term goals, and overall financial wellbeing.

  • Wealth management & investment advisory

    Personalized investment strategies and portfolio management backed by the scale of over $7.5B in assets under management, helping clients grow and protect their wealth with confidence.

  • Estate planning

    Strategies that align life insurance and investment solutions to help protect and transfer wealth efficiently.

  • Business succession & buy-sell planning

    Planning solutions that help business owners prepare for ownership transitions, protect value, and ensure continuity.

  • Tax-advantaged savings (TFSA, IPP, RCA)

    Solutions including Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs), Individual Pension Plans (IPPs), and Retirement Compensation Arrangements (RCAs) designed to optimize tax efficiency and long-term savings.

Workplace & risk prevention

Hands-on support that helps you manage people-related risk, strengthen internal practices, and better support employees to reduce administrative burden on your team.

  • HR support

    Providing guidance and resources to help HR teams navigate policies, compliance, and people‑related challenges.

  • Training & education

    Offering training and education designed to build awareness, reduce risk, and support a safer, more informed workplace.

  • Executive benefits, insurance and retirement plans

    Customized programs for business owners and key executives, including supplemental health and life coverage, and retirement solutions such as Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans (SERPs).

  • Key person insurance

    Protection for your business if leaders or specialists can't work, covering lost revenue and recruitment costs.

  • Life insurance

    Policies for estate planning, mortgage protection, and family security beyond workplace coverage.

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What to know about wealth management

Wealth management

Wealth management starts with a clear financial plan. Our advisors help you define goals and build strategies that align with your life, whether it’s investing, planning for retirement, funding education, or growing a legacy. 

Managing over $7.5 billion in assets under management, Navacord brings the scale, expertise, and disciplined stewardship clients expect from a trusted advisor.  

Our approach

Built on expertise, scale, and local insight

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    Truly Canadian

    We understand Canadian businesses – because we are one. With teams in nearly every province, we help you navigate the unique challenges of operating across Canada while remaining local to your business.

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    We lead with understanding, not products

    Our specialist-led, consultative approach focuses on a risk assessment of your business, culture, and people. By adapting your plans and services accordingly, we ensure there’s a tailored fit aligned to your needs.

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    Robust sector expertise and access

    With diverse industry experience, combined with access to leading carriers, we’re able to deliver well-matched, competitive solutions for your business.

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Empowering better outcomes

Optimizing programs for your organization

Enhancing the value of your workplace programs through focused insights, education, and tailored support designed to strengthen performance and employee experience. 

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