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Does past drug use affect life insurance?

Drug use can impact your ability to get life insurance. Find out how past drug use can affect your life insurance premiums and eligibility.

By Diarmuid Shiels
Senior Insurance Advisor, LLQP
15 min read
Best Life Insurance Companies in Canada 2025: Reviews, Ratings & Buyer’s Guide

Searching for the best life insurance policy? Check out our list of Canada’s Top Term Life Insurance Companies to make the right choice.

By Diarmuid Shiels
Senior Insurance Advisor, LLQP
26 min read
What is asked on a life insurance application and how to prepare?

Insurance companies use the application process to get to know your health and lifestyle factors so they can assess the financial risk to insure you.

By Carly Griffin
Senior Insurance Advisor, LLQP
12 min read
Return of Premium in Critical Illness Insurance: What You Need to Know

A return of premium (ROP) rider on critical illness insurance allows you to receive a refund of premiums if you don’t make a claim during the policy term, providing a sense of financial security. It adds flexibility to your coverage by offering refunds upon expiry, death, or cancellation. However, the added rider significantly increases the policy cost, often by 30-50%.

By Vanessa Smith
Insurance Advisor, LLQP
9 min read
Should I get life insurance if I’m covered through work?

Your coverage through work might not be as extensive as you hoped. Check out the facts on life insurance through group benefits.

By Christopher Poloniato
Insurance Advisor, LLQP
10 min read
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