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Disability insurance provides a living benefit should and injury or illness affect your ability to earn an income. Our articles and research provide everything you need to know about how it works.
What is disability insurance?
Disability insurance offers you protection against loss of income should you become disabled and unable to work.
By Jiten Puri
CEO & Founder, Insurance Advisor, LLQP
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Do I need disability insurance if I’m covered through work? Many wonder if they need individual disability insurance if they have group benefits. Learn more about the differences and options.
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Do I need disability insurance if I have critical illness insurance? Two types of insurance that sound very similar at first. Dive into the differences and why you would want both.
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What are my long-term disability insurance options in Canada? Long-term illness and injuries are enough to deal with; learn how long-term disability insurance works before you might need it.
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Disability Insurance versus Disability Riders A self-owned disability insurance policy can cover more than a rider, but with a higher premium
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