Tag Archives: disability insurance

Disability Insurance Overview

Disability insurance protects against a loss of your income due to a number of covered conditions (illnesses, accidents, injuries, etc…).  Disability insurance can pay a benefit upwards of 75% of your income in the event you are unable to work.  It will protect you for the length of you time you are off work and […]

What a Life Insurance Agent Does

A life insurance agent or “producer” is an individual that is licensed sell life insurance products to the public. These agents help individuals, families and businesses with identifying and implementing the most appropriate insurance solutions that is best suited for their needs. A life insurance agent must be very familiar with the vast number of […]

Life Insurance and Tax

The tax laws regarding life insurance in Canada are not terribly complicated, but there are certain tax strategies that use life insurance that can be very complex.  It’s always recommended to consult your certified tax professional for any tax matter. This article will discuss the basic components of taxes and life insurance and they are […]

Introducing Term Life Insurance

Term life insurance is a great way to get coverage for a specified period of time.  Buying life insurance is for the protection of loved ones (or even business partners), to eliminate the risks associated with the loss of an income earner or key person.  The use of “term” insurance is often recommended because the […]

Helpful Hints for Buying Life Insurance

1.   Determine How Long You Need Insurance For. Term insurance is the most affordable and more widely available than permanent insurance (UL, T-100, Whole Life).  As a result the prices can be pretty competitive.  Insurance companies will require that you get a medical exam to assess your health and their risk to insure you.  There […]

Getting Reliable Life Insurance

Getting life insurance that you can rely on may seem like an oxymoron to many Canadians.  Can you breathe easy knowing that your policy will definitely protect your loved ones?  Or will they have to fight tooth and nail to process a claim in their most trying of circumstances? Firstly, ensure that you have an […]

Considerations for Your Business

Business owners will attest to the hard work it takes to establish a successful business. The years of hard work personal investment is just too valuable to not be insured When you die, what will happen with your business? Do your plans take into account estate taxation, legal issues, and liabilities? If a key person […]

Why Being Independent is Important

Having an independent advisor for life insurance is the foundation to a solid insurance portfolio. An independent insurance advisor is able to deal with multiple companies and find the best life insurance solution for every client. Rather than focusing on the products of one insurance company – an independent advisor provides the consumer with a […]