Laurie LaPalme is Dentons' Global Insurance Sector Leader and National Sector Co-Leader, bringing 20 years of invaluable expertise to the life insurance industry. With a strong focus on corporate and regulatory matters within the life insurance and reinsurance sectors, Laurie offers guidance in mergers and acquisitions, portfolio transfers, insurer formation, licensing, corporate governance, and compliance. She collaborates closely with both federal and provincial regulators, ensuring regulatory compliance and  market conduct  for life insurers and reinsurers.  She assists with product development and digital distribution of life products across Canada. She also frequently acts as Chief Agent to a variety of domestic and multinational life insurer clients to ensure that they remain compliant with, and at the forefront of, Canadian insurance laws and regulations. Laurie is well-versed in the creation and management of captive insurers, self-funded deductible programs, and various risk retention structures tailored to the specific needs of the life insurance industry. For those looking to enter the Canadian market, Laurie provides comprehensive support, covering company incorporation, financing, shareholder agreements, and a range of commercial contracts, all designed to meet the unique demands of the life insurance sector.