Life insurance

Buying insurance early is better

Whether clients are approaching retirement and are cognizant of the realities of aging, or are young professionals just beginning to save for the future, life insurance is a crucial part of a comprehensive plan.

By Paula MacMillan |February 1, 2012

4 min read

Estate Planning

Faceoff: Is costlier insurance cost-effective?

Canadian insurers have gone through two rounds of price increases since December 2010. Does pricier insurance still make sense for clients who want to leave legacies?

By Kanupriya Vashisht |December 14, 2011

6 min read

Industry

Make insurance pitch a family affair

Most people don't like talking about insurance. Whether it’s a life policy, critical illness or long-term care, the discussion revolves around topics most people want to avoid. Now think about the discussions around insuring children.

By Staff |November 14, 2011

2 min read

Life

Insuring children

A challenging part of an advisor’s job is discussing two topics people least want to discuss: illness and death. Starting a conversation with clients about insuring their children is even more difficult.

By Judy Williams |November 8, 2011

9 min read

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Even if an insured answers all the health questions accurately at the time of application, a material health change could occur between the application date and the time the insured signed the good health declaration. So it’s vital the declaration be completed accurately and with the same diligence used in completing the application.

By Eli Wahby |August 1, 2011

5 min read

Life insurance

Buying insurance early is better

Faceoff: Is costlier insurance cost-effective?

Make insurance pitch a family affair

Insuring children

Five Ways to Pay Capital Gains Tax

When a co-owner dies

Use charitable life insurance to trigger a tax receipt

Four ways to tailor life insurance for wealthy clients

Above and Beyond

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