Life

Canadian insurers are staying afloat: report

Both life and P&C Canadian insurers are facing increasing challenges due to economic volatility, but they're maintaining capitalization.

By Staff |September 12, 2012

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Industry

Canadian travellers take risky retreats

It seems Canadian travellers have no problem taking chances; most don't understand or buy travel insurance.

By Staff |September 5, 2012

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Life

Insurance is on sale

The insurance industry has changed drastically in the past 36 months.

September 5, 2012

2 min read

Life

Say welcome to cheap healthcare

A new client recently moved Canada and wants to buy life and health insurance. One problem: He’s from the Middle East.

By Suzanne Sharma |September 5, 2012

3 min read

Life

Insurance for young people

Insurance doesn’t always work for young people, especially children. Some say, “The premiums are low, so why not insure?”

By Caroline Hanna and Dave Pettenuzzo |September 5, 2012

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Industry

Did Neil Armstrong outsmart life insurers?

Neil Armstrong is on many people’s minds after his recent passing. His walk on the moon was a dangerous mission indeed. At the time, he wanted to make sure his family was taken care of in case he didn’t return. Unsurprisingly, a life-insurance policy for someone about to get on a rocket cost a fortune, […]

By Staff |September 4, 2012

1 min read

Industry

Back to school financial tips for students

Students are set to head off to college and university with many valuables, but are they prepared for the financial risks? Read: Teens need money smarts Breaking and entering, as well as theft of valuables up to $5,000, accounted for 60% of police-reported property crime in 2011, finds Statistics Canada. The most common stolen items […]

By Suzanne Sharma |September 4, 2012

2 min read

Life

Key person insurance protects companies

The right insurance structure helps companies survive when owners pass on

By Chris Ireland |August 30, 2012

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Life

Insurance regulators spotlight suitability

Advisors can expect more scrutiny in the future from MGAs.

By Jill McCutcheon |August 27, 2012

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Industry

What are the weirdest celeb insurance policies?

Sure, celebs have to take care of themselves to stay at the top. But how much is Julia Roberts’ signature smile worth? How about soccer star Christiano Ronaldo’s legs or Bruce Springsteen’s vocal chords? Judging by their insurance policies, the answers are $30 million, $144 million and $6 million, respectively, finds Kanetix.ca. The company counted […]

By Staff |August 24, 2012

1 min read

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