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Term Life Insurance

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when you aren’t around. Term Life Insurance is by far the most popular and well-known life insurance plan available in Canada.

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Term Life Insurance

  • Life Insurance company, or Insurer promise to pay a death benefit if the life insured dies within a fixed term or period
  • Typical terms available – 10,20, or 30 years, however other term lengths do exist
  • Just a pure risk coverage (no savings portion)
  • Coverage is guaranteed to remain in place if premiums are paid
  • Coverage usually terminates between age 75-80
  • New policies are not issued beyond age 75
  • Plans available on Single life or multiple lives:
    • Joint-first-to-die – This type of policy support to payoff mortgage, debt, buy/sell agreement
    • Joint-last-to-die – This type of policy support to payoff capital gains taxes on second death
    • Death Benefit Options – Level (most prevalent), Decreasing (mortgage insurance), Increasing (inflation hedge) face amount
    • Premiums: Level over the term
    • Payment mode: Annually, or Monthly

Renewable Options

  • Plan can be renewable or non-renewable
  • Renewable – Policy owner is guaranteed the right to renew for another term without having to provide evidence of insurability
  • Renewable premiums will increase at renewal time, but they are guaranteed and printed in the contract at time of original issue

Convertible Options

  • Right to convert term insurance plan to a permanent insurance plan (Term to 100, Whole life, Universal life insurance) without proof of continued insurability
  • New premium is based on either Attained age or Original Age
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Who Should Buy Term Insurance?

Term life insurance is the ideal life insurance plan for Canadians who seek reliable protection without breaking the bank or adding to their financial burden. Term life insurance Canada offers an affordable option for families who value financial security but still need a plan that fits seamlessly into their daily expenses.

There are many reasons to purchase term life insurance Canada, and the following are some of the most common ones:

To provide a replacement income for a spouse and children in case of an unforeseen death.
To cover large debts, such as a mortgage, ensuring your family is not burdened by financial obligations.
To ensure future costs like university or college tuition are covered, giving your children a bright future.
To provide overhead coverage for a business or key employee, ensuring an unforeseen death doesn’t leave the business in jeopardy.

Term life insurance Canada offers peace of mind by providing financial security during life’s uncertainties, making it a smart choice for individuals and families alike.

How It Works?

  • Select the desired term length and the coverage amount you want.
  • You can add riders to your coverage for additional benefits.
  • The premiums can be paid annually or monthly.
  • When the term is up, your policy will automatically renew each year, or you can end it or convert it to longer-term or permanent life insurance, within limits.
  • A tax-free payout is made to the individuals or charity you designated as beneficiaries if you pass away while your policy is still in effect.

Advantages

  • Low initial cost – affordable
  • Premiums guaranteed
  • Renewable and Convertible feature
  • Customized to meet specific needs
  • Death benefit is paid tax free

Disadvantages

  • Temporary coverage
  • Premium increases as life insured ages
  • Coverage not available past a certain age
  • Policy is worthless at end of term
  • No cash value
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