When Return of Premium Actually Makes Sense
When Return of Premium Actually Makes Sense Return of Premium (ROP) features in insurance often get criticized, and sometimes for good reason. They are frequently misunderstood, oversold, or positioned as “free money.” That said, ROP is not inherently bad. In the right situation, and [...]
Return of Premium on Critical Illness Insurance: When It Helps and When It Hurts
Return of Premium on Critical Illness Insurance: When It Helps and When It Hurts I recently came across a situation that perfectly highlights how confusing Critical Illness (CI) insurance can be, especially when Return of Premium (ROP) is involved. Someone was advised to cancel [...]
Can You Really “Over-Insure” Your Income?
Can You Really “Over-Insure” Your Income? One of the most common concerns I hear when discussing Disability Insurance is the fear of being “over-insured.” People worry they might be paying for coverage they don’t truly need, especially if their expenses today are relatively low [...]
Critical Illness Insurance Contestability Period: Why Transparency Matters
Critical Illness Insurance Contestability Period: Why Transparency Matters When Canadians purchase Critical Illness Insurance, they do so with the expectation that if they suffer a serious medical event (such as cancer, a heart attack, or a stroke), their policy will provide a lump-sum payout [...]
Disability Insurance Contestability Period: Why Transparency Matters
Disability Insurance Contestability Period: Why Transparency Matters When purchasing disability insurance, most people expect that if they become injured or ill and are unable to work, their policy will provide income replacement when they need it most. In most cases, that expectation is correct. [...]
Whole Life Insurance in Canada: A Smart Long-Term Strategy for Financial Security
Whole Life Insurance in Canada: A Smart Long-Term Strategy for Financial Security When Canadians think about protecting their families and building long-term financial stability, Life Insurance is often one of the first tools considered. While term policies are popular for short-term needs, Whole Life [...]