Term · Permanent · Mortgage

Life insurance for families in Mississauga, Vaughan and the GTA

Life insurance pays a tax-free amount to the people you choose if you pass away while covered. I help you decide how much you need, for how long, and which insurer fits your health and budget.

Have these handy for a fast quote

  • Date of birth and smoking status
  • Approximate coverage amount you have in mind
  • Mortgage and debts you would want covered
  • Existing group or personal life coverage
  • General health and medications
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Types of life coverage

Term life

Coverage for a set period such as 10, 20 or 30 years. Often used to protect a mortgage or young family.

Permanent life

Whole life or universal life coverage that lasts your lifetime, often used for estate planning.

Mortgage protection

Personally owned term coverage can be more flexible than lender mortgage insurance.

Joint coverage

One policy covering two people, paying on the first or last death depending on the design.

Children’s coverage

Small policies or riders that can lock in insurability for a child.

Riders

Options such as waiver of premium or critical illness riders, with their own terms and conditions.

Broker tips

Getting life insurance right

  1. 01

    Do not rely only on group coverage

    Workplace life insurance usually ends when you leave your job.

  2. 02

    Apply while healthy

    Your health at application affects approval and price.

  3. 03

    Name beneficiaries carefully

    Review them after marriage, separation or a new child.

  4. 04

    Review every few years

    Your needs shrink and grow as debts and family change.

FAQ

Questions I hear often

How much life insurance do I need?

Enough to cover debts, final expenses and the income your family would need to adjust. We work it out with a simple needs review.

Term or permanent — which is better?

Neither is better for everyone. Term suits temporary needs like a mortgage; permanent suits lifelong needs like estate costs.

Do I need a medical exam?

It depends on your age, health and coverage amount. Some policies use questionnaires only.

Is the payout taxable?

Life insurance death benefits paid to a named beneficiary are generally received tax-free in Canada.

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