Is Shared Critical Illness Insurance a Good Idea? What You Need to Know Before Saying Yes If you own a business in Canada, you've probably been approached about a Split Dollar Critical Illness (CI) Policy at some point. On the surface, it seems like an attractive way to get critical illness insurance while also [...]
Can I Set Up a Health Spending Account (HSA) in My HoldCo? A common question business owners and accountants face is whether a Health Spending Account (HSA) can be set up within a Holding Company (HoldCo) instead of an Operating Company (OpCo). While this may seem like an effective tax and benefits strategy, it’s [...]
What are the Best Disability Insurance Contracts in Canada for Professionals? When selecting a disability insurance policy as a professional, it’s important to understand the key contract provisions that set the best policies apart. One of the most significant features is Non-Cancellable coverage, meaning that while you can cancel at any time without penalty, [...]
Why Now is the Time to Consider Critical Illness Coverage for Your Child Protecting Their Future Health and Your Financial Peace of Mind As parents, we do everything we can to protect our children and set them up for a bright future. When it comes to their health, though, some situations are beyond our [...]
Why Dentists Need Business Overhead Protection As a dentist, your practice is more than just a source of income. It’s your livelihood, a workplace for your employees, and a service for your patients. But what happens if you're suddenly unable to work due to a disability? Covering rent, utilities, staff salaries, and other essential [...]
How COVID Changed The Life Insurance Business The Impact of COVID on Life Insurance: A New Era The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented changes to nearly every aspect of life, including the life insurance industry. As the world grappled with uncertainty and disruption, the life insurance sector had to adapt rapidly to continue serving clients [...]
We are sharing exciting news from Manulife Vitality! Manulife Vitality has a new partnership with Expedia to offer you rewards for living a healthy lifestyle. Expedia will replace Hotels.com as Vitality travel rewards partner as of August 31st 2022. What does this mean?? · Expedia is a world travel leader, with more than a [...]
Insurance should be about more than just protecting your loved ones; it’s about living your life the way you like it. So why not get more out of your insurance while you’re around to enjoy it? Manulife Vitality is insurance that motivates you to make healthy choices, earn super-cool rewards AND save on how [...]
After 15 years in the business, I have lost count of how many times a client told me that it was "required" to purchase life insurance with their mortgage - which is not the case, it is optional. Just the other day, my client thought they had to spend $400 a month on creditor [...]
Critical Illness Insurance can give you a tax-free payment if you’re diagnosed with a serious condition. The three main conditions that a Critical Illness Policy covers is: Life Threatening Cancer Heat Attack Stroke While you may not know someone who has claimed on Critical Illness Insurance, I would bet you know someone who was diagnosed with [...]
