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Honest, transparent, expert advice and explainers for everything you wanted to know about life insurance.

Fundamentals

Our insurance fundamentals provides honest, transparent, expert advice and explainers for everything you wanted to know about life insurance.

What is life insurance?

New to life insurance? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Find honest answers to all your nagging questions in our comprehensive guide.

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What are the 5 types of life insurance Canada offers? There are 5 different life insurance policies available in Canada – here's a summary of different options available from Term Life Insurance to Whole Life Insurance and Universal Life Insurance.

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The best life insurance for couples Couples do a lot together. Should that include applying for life insurance?

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Life insurance for seniors in Canada Info about the right coverage, costs, maximums, and limits for Seniors and older Canadians seeking life insurance works.

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Who needs no-medical life insurance? Who needs no-medical life insurance depends on many factors, like health, lifestyle, and more.

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How much does life insurance cost? Many factors go into the cost of life insurance. Learn what you need to know to figure out how much life insurance coverage costs for you.

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Life insurance for new and young parents Life Insurance coverage is top of mind when you enter parenthood. This where you start your research.

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What is life insurance laddering? Stack your insurance coverage to meet your changing needs – and save money at the same time – with a laddering strategy.

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Reviews

Reviews: Best Life Insurance Canada

By Jiten Puri

CEO & Founder, Insurance Advisor, LLQP

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What are the biggest life insurance companies in Canada?

By Jiten Puri

CEO & Founder, Insurance Advisor, LLQP

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The best whole life insurance companies in Canada

By Carly Griffin

Insurance Advisor, LLQP

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What is life insurance laddering? Can someone hold multiple life insurance policies? What is a life insurance rider? When to update your life insurance coverage Do I need life insurance and accidental death insurance? How much life insurance do I need?

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We explain what to do if your parents or grandparents have provided you with the gift of a life insurance policy and what choices to make.

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Why we celebrate Life Insurance Awareness Month

We think life insurance is one of the best ways to protect your loved ones, both now and in the future.

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