Engineers Canada Term Life vs. Individual Term Insurance A Structural Comparison That Matters Members of Engineers Canada term life insurance have access to association life insurance through Manulife. This is not a criticism of Manulife or the association plan. It serves a purpose. However, it should absolutely be compared against an individually owned term [...]
Simplified Life Insurance vs. Fully Underwritten: What’s the Real Difference? If you’re shopping for simple life insurance online, you may notice that many carriers offer "Simplified Life Insurance" coverage. At first glance, the pricing often looks identical to a fully underwritten policy. So naturally, the question becomes: If the price is the same, why [...]
Why Policy Design Matters More Than the Illustration When people look at permanent life insurance, especially Whole Life Insurance, the conversation often focuses on illustrated values, premiums, or projected returns. What’s discussed far less often is how the policy is actually designed and why two policies that look similar on paper can produce very different [...]
RBC Insurance Enhances Its Term Exchange Privilege: More Flexibility, More Time, More Options RBC Insurance recently announced meaningful enhancements to its Term Exchange Privilege, giving clients more flexibility and more time to adapt their life insurance as their needs evolve. This is a positive change, especially for clients who start with shorter-term coverage and [...]
Funding Whole Life Insurance – And How to Compare the Equivalent Rate of Return When clients start exploring permanent life insurance—particularly Whole Life Insurance for estate planning—one question comes up often: “This sounds too good to be true. Is it really?” And honestly, that’s a great question to ask. Because Whole Life insurance isn’t [...]
How Would a Disability Change Your Life? Why Income Protection for a Disability Should Be a Priority for Every Working Canadian Could you retire tomorrow? If not, you’re likely relying on your regular paycheque to maintain your lifestyle. Mortgage or rent, groceries, utilities, car payments, investments, vacations, kids’ expenses, and daily comforts—your income supports [...]
Life Insurance Isn’t a Loophole. It’s a Smarter Way to Pay the Taxman When you die, who would you prefer your money to go to? The CRA Your family A charity you care about For many Canadian business owners, the tax bill at death is the single largest expense their estate will ever face. [...]
Why Corporately Owned Life Insurance Should Name the Corporation as Beneficiary Corporate-owned life insurance is a vital tool for business owners, providing liquidity for debt repayment, funding buy-sell agreements, and supporting estate planning objectives. However, a key decision (who to name as beneficiary) can have significant tax and legal consequences. The general guideline is [...]
10 Benefits of Life Insurance That Every Canadian Should Know Understanding the Top Reasons to Get Life Insurance in Canada If you’ve ever wondered whether purchasing life insurance is worth it, you’re not alone. While many Canadians put off the decision to purchase life insurance, thinking it's something to deal with later, the truth [...]
How Do Life Insurance Payouts Work? Understanding Life Insurance Payouts and Death Benefits When someone takes out a life insurance policy, it’s more than a contract—it’s a promise. A promise that, upon death, there will be a financial safety net waiting for loved ones. But how does a life insurance payout work? Let’s break [...]
