Any Occupation: Why Group LTD Is Almost Never Enough for Professionals Group LTD vs Individual Disability Insurance: Why “Any Occupation” Matters A recent Global News article highlighted a harsh reality for many Canadians on long-term disability: at the two-year mark, benefits are often reassessed and, in many cases, terminated. Not because someone’s health has [...]
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. However, there is a critical provision many policyholders overlook: the [...]
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 [...]
Should You Self-Insure or Get Disability Insurance? Why Relying on Savings Might Not Be the Best Plan Many people ask whether it’s better to self-insure rather than purchase disability insurance. The idea makes sense on the surface—why pay premiums when you could just save money in case you ever become disabled? But when you [...]
Understanding the Definition of Disability Insurance for Professionals Choosing the Right Disability Insurance for Your Career As a professional, you’ve invested years—if not decades—into building your career. Whether you're a physician, dentist, lawyer, or business owner, your ability to work is your greatest financial asset. But what happens if an illness or injury prevents [...]
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 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 [...]
10 Factors to Consider when Buying Disability Insurance What You Need to Know About Disability Insurance Buying disability insurance is an essential step to protect your financial future. In the event that an illness or injury prevents you from working, disability insurance provides a crucial income replacement. Understanding the different aspects of a disability [...]
When considering financial security, one important factor often overlooked is the role of disability insurance. If you're currently covered under a Group Long-Term Disability (LTD) plan through your employer, you may be asking yourself if it's necessary to buy individual disability insurance as well. The answer depends on several key aspects of your existing [...]
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 I always prioritize a complete understanding of your insurance [...]
