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The decision to buy life insurance to protect against a certain risk is an important part of a financial and estate plan. Depending on an individual’s needs, desires and health conditions, there are many types of insurance available. These include life insurance, disability insurance, critical illness insurance and long-term care insurance.
The advisors at Landolt Financial Group will help you determine the right type and amount of insurance for your specific needs. Whether you want to protect loved ones financially for when you pass away, leave a donation to a charity, or cover final tax expenses for your business, we can help determine the most appropriate solution for your needs at the best price available. We are your brokers, let us go to work for you so you can focus on what matters most to you while living your life to it’s fullest!
Insurance Types Explained
Life Insurance
A life insurance policy is a means by which to safeguard the financial interests of your family in the event of your death. Usually the policy offers a cash sum, which is paid tax free, to your dependents or named beneficiaries on the policy which can help them with costs such as outstanding debts or funeral costs, as well as enabling them to maintain their standard of living if you die.
In addition to the main use of life insurance that we have discussed above, such policies can also be financially beneficial to you in other ways:
- It is possible to build a nest egg of savings for your retirement at the same time as benefitting from the protection of insurance.
- You have the choice of naming a charity of your choice as a beneficiary in the policy to donate some or all of the cash sum to them.
- You can use the policy to cover estate taxes when you die.
- If you own your own business, you are able to protect your interests as the policy would provide the funds to buy out a deceased business partner’s part of the company.
Mortgage Insurance
Before buying insurance from your bank to cover your mortgage, please consider your options.
What does the insurance cover?
- From the bank: only the balance of your mortgage
- From us: whatever you need it to cover such as debts, line of credit, funeral costs, everyday expenses, children’s education, etc.
What happens as my mortgage balance decreases?
- From the bank: the coverage amount decreases as your balance decreases.
- From us: the coverage stays the same for as long as you own your policy
What if I switch banks?
- From the bank: You might lose your coverage and need to reapply
- From us: Your coverage stays the same, since it’s not tied to your mortgage
Who gets the benefit if I die?
- From the bank: The Bank
- From us: You decide who gets the insurance and how to use it, such as to pay your mortgage, medical expenses or child’s education- whatever is best for your family
Disability Insurance
Your ability to earn an income is your most valuable asset. Disability insurance is designed to protect you from a possible loss of income. What’s the possibility of this happening? Below are some statistics on disabilities occurring at different life stages.
It may surprise you that just over 1 in 4 of today’s 20-year-olds will become disabled before they retire.
Why should you consider personal disability insurance?
- Worker’s Compensation only covers work-related accidents.
- Unemployment insurance only covers 15 weeks.
- Canada Pension Plan: Are you comfortable relying on the government for a benefit that can change?
- Group and association coverage can fill a valuable role in long-term disability protection.
However, the benefit may be limited by the definition of disability and coverage amount.
Remember, a custom-designed individual disability plan will provide you with guaranteed coverage and guaranteed premiums.
Critical Illness Insurance
Critical illness insurance is an insurance policy which will pay out a tax-free cash lump sum to you in the event that you suffer a major illness or health condition. As life expectancy increases due to improvements in the early diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as heart disease and cancer, those living with the after-effects of such health problems has increased and, for many, the burden of extra costs associated with such illnesses can be significant. Such costs can include the need to make up for lost or reduced income while you were too ill to work (or for your spouse to take care of you), paying for caregivers, modifying or purchasing new cars, houses or other equipment to support your needs to name but a few. With the Canadian Cancer Society recently reporting that the survival rate for cancer is now over 60%, with many other cancers far exceeding this rate, considering how you would cope financially in such a situation has become a pressing concern for many.
Below are some key features of critical illness insurance policies:
- There is usually a waiting period on the policy i.e.: a time by which you must survive your illness following the initial diagnosis, before the policy will pay out. This is usually very short, often between 15 and 30 days.
- The policies usually cover most major illnesses such as serious heart conditions, cancer, strokes, blindness, deafness, paralysis and others.
- There are no conditions on how you use the payment – once the lump sum has been made to you, you are free to use it as best suits you and your family. It is known as a “living benefit” as the lump sum is paid to you as the policy holder, instead of to a beneficiary.
- In contrast to disability insurance, critical illness insurance is paid even if you are able to return to work following your diagnosis.
Talk to us, we can help determine what makes the most sense in your situation.
Health & Dental Coverage
Health, Dental and Extended Health Care benefits are offered with the following options:
- Coverage for Individuals and Families
- Coverage for those whose group benefits have been terminated
- Coverage for those who are self-employed with potential for premium to be tax deductible
At Landolt Financial, we believe that access to quality healthcare is essential for everyone, which is why we offer our clients a range of health and dental services. In addition, we work with many reputable insurance providers to find the best rates and coverage for our clients, ensuring that they have access to the care they need when they need it.
We are committed to making obtaining health and dental insurance as seamless and straightforward as possible. As part of this commitment, we offer our clients the ability to purchase health and dental insurance online today through Green Shield, one of our trusted partners.
At Landolt Financial, we understand that every client’s needs are unique, which is why we take a personalized approach to our health and dental services. We work closely with our clients to understand their specific needs and find the best solutions to meet them.
Contact us today to learn more about our health and dental services and how we can help you find the coverage you need to stay healthy and protected.
Travel Coverage
We collaborate with numerous reputable carriers to provide comprehensive and tailored travel insurance solutions for our clients offering the following travel insurance options:
- Out of province/out of country travel insurance for Canadians
- Visitors to Canada travel insurance
- Student travel insurance
Travelling Canadians can choose from the following options:
- Single-Trip Plan: Provides coverage for one trip for the number of days purchased. No age limit but you will have to answer medical questions if you are age 60 or over.
- Multi-Trip Plan: Provides coverage for an unlimited number of trips during the policy year for the number of days purchased. Options of 4, 10, 18, 30 or 60 day plans. No age limit.
- All-Inclusive Plan: Provides coverage for Emergency Medical, Trip Cancellation & Interruption, Baggage Loss, Delay & Damage, Flight Accident and Travel Accident. Available in single trip or multi-trip
- Travel Canada Plan: Provides Emergency Medical Insurance if all travel is within Canada at 50% off the regular Single-Trip Emergency Medical Plan rates.
- Trip Cancellation/Interruption Plan: Provides coverage if you are unable to travel or your trip is interrupted due to a covered event. This coverage must be purchased within seven (7) days of booking your trip or before any cancelation penalties are chargeable for that trip.
Emergency Medical Insurance for Visitors to Canada is ideal for:
- Visitors to Canada
- Canadians who are not eligible for benefits under a government insurance plan
- Persons who are in Canada on a work visa
- New immigrants who are awaiting government health insurance plan coverage
Student Travel Insurance is ideal for:
- Full-time Canadian students studying abroad
- Full-time Canadian students studying in a different province
- Full-time International student studying within Canada
It provides up to $2 million for emergency medical coverage and coverage for non-emergency medical benefits such as: annual medical examination, annual eye examination, maternity benefit, accident death or dismemberment.
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