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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

2 min read

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

3 min read

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

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

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

Alberta firm seeks patent for new insurance product

Olympia Financial Group has filed a patent application in Canada and the U.S. for an owner-directed universal life insurance product. The new product comprises a universal life insurance policy, which lets the owner of the insurance manage the assets in their account. The policyholder’s account will also have safeguards against lapses for non-payment of premiums, […]

By Staff |August 20, 2012

1 min read

Insurance

Canadian travellers take risky retreats

Insurance is on sale

Say welcome to cheap healthcare

Insurance for young people

Did Neil Armstrong outsmart life insurers?

Back to school financial tips for students

Key person insurance protects companies

Insurance regulators spotlight suitability

What are the weirdest celeb insurance policies?

Alberta firm seeks patent for new insurance product