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Our colleagues came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year by watching lion dances, distributing red packets, and enjoying great food and company. This year, we welcome in the Year of the Snake, specifically the Wood Snake, which is a symbol of wisdom and agility.

We’re celebrating the vibrant history of the Caribbean Carnival. Our VIBE Employee Resource Group organized an amazing event for colleagues at our global headquarters featuring music, costumes, art, food, and so much more! #BlackHistoryMonth

Why is muscle health so important when it comes to longevity? We spoke with physician and author, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, at our Longer. Healthier. Better. symposium to learn why maintaining muscle strength is important and the role protein plays in muscle development.

Recent numbers from the Canadian Cancer Society show an estimated two in five Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. In 2023, Calgary resident, Bonita Miller, was diagnosed with breast cancer. On this #WorldCancerDay, we’re sharing her story. She tells us her journey with stage 2 breast cancer and the support she received from our colleagues.

Wishing everyone a Happy Lunar New Year! This year, we are welcoming in the Year of the Snake, specifically the Wood Snake, which symbolizes wisdom, transformation, and agility. A snake has the ability to shed its skin, teaching us to embrace the new.

For the fourth year in a row, we’re honoured to be named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People by Canada's Top 100 Employers. We take pride in being a workplace where colleagues can grow their careers and thrive. We appreciate the fresh perspectives and contributions from our new graduates, interns, and co-op students, as they play a vital role in our #WinningTeam.

We have once again been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America. In 2024, we continued to build on our sustainability progress and commitments by expanding our Pesosmart financial literacy program for youth in the Philippines, partnering with Restor to support the launch of their transparency tool that will help organizations and governments better understand their impact on nature, and scaling our behavioural insurance platform across Canada, the U.S., and select markets in Asia, to support customers in living healthier, more active lives. The DJSI North America is comprised of sustainability leaders and represents the top 20-percent of the largest 600 Canadian and U.S. companies as identified by S&P Global. To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/oa3B50UJtzX

We have officially signed a three-year Exclusive Premier Sponsorship agreement with the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), a global association of leading insurance and financial services professionals. The goal of the partnership with MDRT is to drive growth by providing agents with tools to advance their skills and careers in the life insurance and financial services industry. This sponsorship program will support career advancement for agents in all our Asia markets, ensuring customers receive quality services from well-trained professionals. To learn more about the new partnership, visit: https://ow.ly/gbZX50UG5r4

This photo, from 1925, shows colleagues moving millions of dollars in bonds to our global headquarters in Toronto. At the time, the offices were new. The bonds were placed in a safe, and the process was overseen by two local police officers.

How much sleep do we really need? Studies have shown getting a good night’s sleep is essential for our overall physical health and emotional well-being. We spoke to Matthew Walker, PhD, one of the world’s leading sleep scientists, at our Longer. Healthier. Better. symposium about the number of hours we should aim for each night and ways to improve our sleep habits.