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Policy loans in Canada: Borrowing against your life insurance (2026)

A policy loan lets you access your life insurance’s cash value while keeping coverage intact, as long as premiums are paid and loans don’t grow too large. Insurers typically process within a few business days. Interest accrues and unpaid balances reduce your death benefit. Many Canadians use policy loans strategically for retirement income, education funding, and business financing.

By Carly Griffin
Senior Insurance Advisor, LLQP
11 min read
Whole life dividends explained: How they work

Learn what whole life insurance dividends are, how they work, and which companies offer strong dividend‑paying whole life policies in Canada.

By Vanessa Smith
Insurance Advisor, LLQP
15 min read
Corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) in Canada: The complete guide

Discover how corporate-owned life insurance can help your business manage risk, enhance liquidity, and build tax-deferred corporate wealth in Canada.

By Jason Reynold Goveas
Senior Insurance Advisor, LLQP
13 min read
What is limited pay life insurance?

Limited pay whole life insurance lets you pay premiums for a fixed number of years, such as 5, 8, 10, 15, 20, or up to age 65, while keeping lifetime coverage. Learn how limited pay whole life insurance works, its types, benefits, and who it’s best for.

By Carly Griffin
Senior Insurance Advisor, LLQP
13 min read
Is whole life insurance a good investment for Canadians?

Whole life insurance offers lifelong coverage and guaranteed cash value growth. Part of the premium goes toward insurance costs, and the remainder funds the policy’s cash value.

By Diarmuid Shiels
Senior Insurance Advisor, LLQP
10 min read
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