Last week we went over the question” Why do I need life insurance?”. This week we’ll tackle the “how” – as in “how much life insurance you and your family need”. This is a fairly straightforward process but requires some legwork and university-level math skills (that’s a joke, BTW).
If the past 6 months has taught is anything, it’s that you can never be too prepared for the unexpected. For many of us across Canada, that has meant taking a hard look at the emergency response plan we have for our families and our futures. We think that plan should include some form of individually owned life insurance.
Thinking about buying life insurance can be overwhelming – especially when it’s your first time. There are a lot of choices out there and many factors to consider. Our goal is to make your insurance shopping experienc
e as painless as possible. To help ensure that you navigate your journey successfully, we are going to share a simple tip every Tuesday during September to get you started.
Without any further ado, let’s get started with our first tip.
We were honoured to be selected Life & Health Insurer of the Year at the 2018 Insurance Business Awards at the 3rd annual awards gala on November 29, 2018 at the Liberty Grand Toronto.
Thanks to medical advancements, Canadians are expected to have one of the longest life expectancies.1 However, developing a critical illness is a growing concern among Canadians with 400,000 already living with the effects of a stroke, and unfortunately, this number is expected to double in the next 20 years.2.
Check out this infographic to learn more about how to protect you and loved ones from the impact of being diagnosed with a critical illness.
Buying your first home? When your mortgage application is approved, your lender will likely ask if you want to purchase mortgage insurance. Before you say yes, remember you have other options for protecting your family and ensuring your mortgage is paid off, should you die unexpectedly. For many, including millennials, purchasing term life insurance may prove to be the more financially savvy choice. Contact a life insurance advisor before you close the deal to find out which option is best for you.
A critical illness can happen to anyone at any time. Worrying about your finances is the last thing you need, should the unexpected happen.
