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At iA, we believe that a group insurance plan should reflect the realities of the people it covers. For women, those realities include unique health needs that evolve throughout their lives. 

We shared our expertise on the evolving needs of women in the workplace and the role of inclusive benefits in supporting their wellbeing at the Toronto Benefits Summit 2025, organized by Benefits Canada. Our colleague Erika Hatherly, Strategic Leader, Drug Programs, led a session titled Health equity at work: Strategies for supporting female employees.

Benefits Canada has published an article featuring Erika’s insights and practical strategies from her presentation, reflecting the vision we champion.

Discover why greater flexibility in group insurance plans is essential to support women’s health and how gender-responsive benefits can boost employee engagement and organizational resilience, with practical strategies including:

• Addressing reproductive health and chronic conditions
• Expanding mental health coverage
• Leveragine health spending accounts for flexibility

By taking action on women’s health, we’re helping organizations transform benefits into strategic leverage—building more equitable, compassionate workplaces for today’s realities.

Our women’s health offer is designed to better support women at every stage of their working lives, which can have a positive impact on employee commitment, satisfaction and retention.