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Best Life Insurance Companies in Canada: Reviews & Ratings (2025)
By Jiten Puri
CEO & Founder, Insurance Advisor, LLQP
22 min read
What are the biggest life insurance companies in Canada? (2025)
By Christopher Poloniato
Insurance Advisor, LLQP
35 min read
Best Whole Life Insurance Companies in Canada (2025)
By Diarmuid Shiels
Senior Insurance Advisor, LLQP
28 min read
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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
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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
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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
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Is Life Insurance Taxable in Canada? What to Know in 2025

A life insurance death benefit is tax-free, but other aspects of your policy may cause tax implications.

By Jiten Puri
CEO & Founder, Insurance Advisor, LLQP
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Best Whole Life Insurance Companies in Canada (2025)

Our ratings and reviews of the Best Whole Life Insurance Companies in Canada help you make the right choice for your family.

By Diarmuid Shiels
Senior Insurance Advisor, LLQP
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