Canadian Insurance Blog

This blog article compares and contrasts term life insurance with whole life insurance plans. We finish the article by suggesting several situations where one type of life insurance is better suited than the other. Life Insurance Basics The primary purpose of life...

One type of life insurance that many people do not consider is joint life insurance. With a joint life insurance policy, there are two or more insured people on one plan instead of just one insured person. There are several main types of joint life plans: "joint first...

Climbing is an activity that many people enjoy. Rock climbing is very common and can even be done indoors. Ice climbing involves scaling large ice walls instead of rocks. The ultimate challenge is mountain climbing, which has unique risks due to the very high...

Driving is something that most of us do every day. Whether it is driving to and fro from work, going out to pick up some groceries, or driving as an occupation, it is a privilege that we often take for granted. However, what many people don’t realize is that our...

As parents get older, circumstances can sometimes be reversed, and the children assume the care of their parent(s). Loss of a spouse, health concerns and/or advanced age are factors that can affect your parent(s) independence. This role reversal can be a difficult...

As monthly expenses get tighter and debt loads increase some people may find it tempting to cancel their life insurance coverage in order to save on paying the premiums. This 'solution' however can lead to financial consequences later on. Should your health status...

Scuba diving is an underwater activity enjoyed by millions of people around the world. The scenery can be spectacular and is far removed from the busy lives many of us lead above water. However, scuba diving also comes with inherent risk. A study conducted in 1970...