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 with the right expectations, it can make sense. The key [...]
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 an existing CI policy, take a sizeable ROP payout, and [...]
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 to help cover recovery costs, time away from work, and [...]
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 [...]
Critical Illness Insurance vs. Disability Insurance: Do You Need Both? Understanding the Differences and Why They Matter When it comes to protecting your financial future, choosing the right insurance coverage can feel overwhelming. Two options that often get compared are critical illness insurance and disability insurance. While both provide financial support in times of [...]
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 [...]
From Diapers to Policies: Critical Illness Insurance Planning for New Parents I recently encountered this question “I’m a new parent, and I'm considering buying Critical Illness insurance to make sure my family wouldn't be financially impacted if I got sick. What should I consider when looking at these policies?” This is a common concern among [...]
Understanding Critical Illness and Disability Insurance: An Informed Choice Insurance is about more than just premiums and payouts. It's about peace of mind and protection for your future. As an insurance broker, I believe that our role is to educate and support our clients, not to aggressively sell a particular product. This is why [...]
How Critical is Critical? 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 [...]
The Randomness of Critical Illnesses There has been some sad news recently in entertainment world with regards to Critical Illnesses. Unfortunately, we saw Luke Perry (Riverdale, 90210 actor) suffer and pass away from a Stroke. Selma Blair made headlines as she opened up about her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. And lastly, Alex Trebec posted a [...]
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