Read on and find out how you can get affordable life insurance coverage.

Why Insurers Differentiate

One in five Canadians has had a mental health issue at some point in their lives. However, the Ontario Human Rights Code gives insurers leeway to differentiate prospective clients based on their past medical histories. If you’ve sought counseling for work stress, or to help you through the loss of a loved one, it’s sufficient grounds for differentiation. But section 22 of the Code puts a condition. The basis for differentiation must be reasonable and on bona fide grounds.

How Can You Get Affordable Coverage?

Fortunately, insurers no longer follow outdated interpretations of mental health. They have a modern perspective and products that reflect this.

Don’t just pick the cheapest policy available online. Reach out to one of our experienced advisors who’ll give you the attention you need.

The agent will likely ask you about the diagnosis and the treatment of any mental health issues. Some advisors will want to know more about the episodes. Don’t be embarrassed about your medical history. Instead, be well-armed with the information they need. Insurers use this information to weigh the frequency and severity of the condition.

You must also be open and honest.

If you’ve not had a recent episode, chances are, you’ll get a quote at standard rates. On the other hand, if you’ve had a recent episode, the rates might be slightly higher. But all is not lost. If you remain episode-free, you can reach out to an advisor at a later date and review the policy.

So, you can get life insurance, even with a history of mental health issues. Remember, insurers are different, there’s no one-size-fits-all so shop around.

Get your quote easily here.

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Here’s why life insurance is important.

A Great Way to Get Started on Your Financial Goals

Having financial goals is vital. If you are not working towards any objective, you are likely to overspend on minor bills and run short of cash when major bills come up. What are your financial targets?

Whatever your goal is, have you ever stopped to think, what if something terrible happens to you? Life insurance gives you peace of mind to formulate and pursue goals. You may be able to better stay on course for your goals.

It’s Way Cheaper Now

How does $150 per year sound*? That’s how much you could pay for life for a term-life cover worth $100,000 if you are thirty or under, a non-smoker and generally in good health. The price could vary depending on your personal situation. But, it usually increases significantly when you get to your 40s and 50s.

As we grow older and dependents come along, life insurance becomes essential. It is almost unavoidable. When you sign up for a term life cover in your 20s or 30s, you lock-in the rate for the ‘contract’ period. Generally, the younger you are the less likely you are to have health issues. This allows insurance companies to offer you a lower premium. As you get older you are more at risk, and therefore the premium increases.

Getting a Quote is Super Easy

Today, it’s super easy for young adults to get life insurance. You won’t go through baroque, form-filling processes. Just reach out to our online advisors, share some personal information and compare different policies. You can chat online, clear up any trouble areas and sign up for a policy in minutes!

*For more information and to obtain an illustration for any life insurance example such as this, contact an advisor.

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We’ll also cover:

• Who should buy parental insurance and why
• The 1 thing you need to buy Life Insurance for your parents (or Anyone)
• What type of life insurance fits best for your parents
• The Goodman Triangle (don’t miss it if you want to avoid taxes – legally)

Each section is written straight to the point. We’ve included some resources in between to leave every idea crystal clear.

Who Should Buy Parental Life Insurance?

Basically, anyone who wants to protect their lovely parents and him/herself at the same time. It’s a double shield. Beyond giving parents security and confidence, you’re financially protecting yourself against future financial obligations.

Whether you’re seeking life insurance for young parents or for parents over 50 or 60, you need one thing to be approved.

The 1 Thing You Need to Get Life Insurance For Your Parents (Or Anyone)

Insurable interest – Proof that you stand to suffer some kind of financial loss when your parents pass away.

Why is this necessary? Because it prevents people from buying life insurance for others whom they know are expected to pass away soon. Imagine if insurable interest wasn’t needed at all… there would be plenty of billionaires and insurance companies would go bankrupt.

Don’t worry, there’s absolutely no problem with this. Whether you’ll be inheriting your parents’ debt or paying for their burial costs, you can generally prove you’d be financially weakened if they were gone.

However, take note:

It’s hard sometimes to prove insurable interest if you’re an adult buying insurance for your parents, if so, it may be better to help them own their life insurance themselves and list you as the beneficiary.

You can’t apply for life insurance on another person without his or her consent.

If you still want to be the owner of your parent’s policy, then consider carefully the amount of coverage that would be appropriate to yours and your parent’s situation. Too much not be approved and too little won’t help you deal with your financial obligations.

Why Life Insurance For My Parents?

There are plenty of reasons why you might want life insurance for your parents. Here are the top 7…

• Funeral expenses – We all know burial costs can easily extend to 5 figures. Why risking the burden when life insurance can cover it completely?
• Healthcare – Keep protecting your parents from colossal health costs.
• Debt – Protect yourself against any debt you’re possibly inherited.
• Replacement Income – If part of you depends on your parents’ capital, don’t think it twice.
• Taxes – Cover any type of tax you might inherit
• Legacy – A little cushion from your parents to pass their savings, properties, and assets to their beneficiaries.
• Donations – Any donation or good social input you or your parents would like to make… tax-deferred.

How To Buy Life Insurance For Your Parents

Just as for yourself. It requires the same process, which you can find here. However, remember you must have their consent, insurable interest, an amount of coverage established and the type of insurance you’d like to buy.

You could be both the owner and the beneficiary of the policy, no problem with that. In fact, it’s better… but we’ll get to that.

About the medical exam, yes it’s required for most cases. And yes you can get insurance for your parents even if they’re in poor health, just expect to pay a little bit more.

What Type of Policy Fits Best For Them?

The easiest policy to get is the “final expense” which is basically burial insurance, yet it’s quite expensive. Actually, most people end up paying more for the policy than the death benefit they receive, merely due to the risk the elderly present for insurers.

You may be better off with term, life, or whole life policies. Each one has unique characteristics that might satisfy your needs. To know more about them, here’s a complete guide of the different types of life insurance.

The Goodman Triangle

You might be wondering what the heck is this…

Well, let us quickly explain. An insurance policy has three roles:

• The Owner – The person who owns the policy.
• The Insured – Who is being covered by the policy.
• The Beneficiary – Who will receive the death benefit.

When these are 3 different persons, the owner of the policy might have to pay estate taxes for the death benefit.

Let’s say Matthew is the owner of an insurance policy covering his mom, and Matthew’s brother (Mike) is the beneficiary. If Matthew’s mom passes away, Mike would receive the death benefit. But, the owner of the policy (Matthew) would have to pay estate taxes (45-55% of the death benefit).

It can be a lot of money you could save.

Now you’re aware of why parental insurance is a good option and how to prevent the “Goodman Triangle”. Remember you can always come back here and reread all the content we’ve published for you.

If you still have any questions or doubts, contact our support team at hello@attingo.ca or schedule a call here.

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