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Disability insurance provides a living benefit should and injury or illness affect your ability to earn an income. Our articles and research provide everything you need to know about how it works.
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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
Do I need disability insurance if I’m covered through work?

Many wonder if they need individual disability insurance if they have group benefits. Learn more about the differences and options.

By Diarmuid Shiels
Senior Insurance Advisor, LLQP
7 min read
Critical illness insurance vs disability insurance — what’s the difference?

The two types of insurance sound very similar at first. Dive into the differences and see why you might want both.

By Carly Griffin
Senior Insurance Advisor, LLQP
11 min read
The Best Disability Insurance in Canada – Updated Feb. 2025

Most just choose to go with the disability plan through their work, but there may be better options. Check out our review of Canada’s best disability insurance providers.

By Jiten Puri
CEO & Founder, Insurance Advisor, LLQP
11 min read
What are the Long-Term Disability Insurance Options in Canada (2025)

Long-term illness and injuries are enough to deal with; learn how long-term disability insurance works before you might need it.

By Diarmuid Shiels
Senior Insurance Advisor, LLQP
11 min read
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