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Regular Occupation Coverage
Pays out if you cannot perform the essential duties of your specific job, even if you can still work in a different field.
DISABILITY INSURANCEDisability Insurance in Canada:
Disability Insurance in Canada:
Protect Your Ability to Earn
Think about everything your income pays for: your mortgage, groceries, car payments, and savings. If an unexpected illness or severe injury prevents you from working, how long could you sustain your current lifestyle without a paycheck?
Disability Insurance is designed to replace a significant portion of your income (typically 60% to 85%) while you recover. By providing a steady, tax-free monthly benefit, it ensures that a physical or medical setback doesn't turn into a financial disaster for your family.
COMPREHENSIVE FEATURESKey Pillars Of A
Key Pillars Of A
Strong Disability Policy
Disability insurance is highly customizable. By selecting the right riders and definitions, you ensure your policy perfectly protects your specific profession and lifestyle.
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Tax-Free Benefits
When you pay your premiums with personal, after-tax money, your monthly disability payout is 100% tax-free.
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Partial & Residual Disability
Receive a proportionate benefit if you can only work part-time or suffer a loss of income due to a lingering disability.
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Non-Cancellable Policies
The insurance company cannot cancel your policy or raise your premium rates as long as you pay on time.
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Cost of Living Adjustment
An optional rider that increases your monthly benefit over time to keep pace with inflation while you are disabled.
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Future Income Option
Allows you to increase your coverage later as your salary grows, without having to take another medical exam.
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Presumptive Disability
Immediate payout without a waiting period in the event of severe, catastrophic losses (like loss of sight or limbs).
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Waiver of Premium
You do not have to pay your monthly insurance premiums while you are receiving disability benefits.
HOW IT WORKS
Securing Your Income In 3 Simple Steps
Customized for your occupation and budget.
We analyze your income structure to determine how much coverage you actually need, and adjust waiting periods to find a premium that fits your monthly budget comfortably.
Start Your AssessmentStep 1
Calculate Income Needs
We look at your net income to establish a realistic monthly replacement amount (usually up to 85%).
Step 2
Select Waiting & Benefit Periods
Choose an elimination period (e.g., 90 days) and decide if you want benefits to pay out for 2 years, 5 years, or until age 65.
Step 3
Underwriting & Approval
We submit your medical and financial history to secure the policy, giving you guaranteed protection against the unexpected.
INCOME REPLACEMENT SOLUTIONS
Choose The Protection That Matches Your Career
Whether you need immediate short-term relief, career-long protection, or a safety net to keep your business running, we structure policies to fit your specific occupation.
LTD
Long-Term Disability
Robust protection for severe illnesses or injuries, replacing your income for years or even until retirement.
- Benefits payable up to age 65
- Covers serious illnesses (cancer, heart disease)
- Tax-free monthly payouts
- Non-cancellable policy options
- Crucial for high-income earners
STD
Short-Term Disability
Immediate financial relief designed to cover temporary injuries, surgeries, or acute illnesses.
- Short waiting periods (e.g., 0 to 14 days)
- Benefits paid for up to 6 months
- Bridges the gap to Long-Term policies
- Covers accidents and short illnesses
- Perfect for self-employed gig workers
BOE
Business Overhead Expense
Specifically for business owners: keeps your company running if you become disabled.
- Covers commercial rent and utilities
- Pays employee salaries while you recover
- Keeps your business solvent
- Premiums are tax-deductible for the business
- Short waiting periods (usually 30 days)
*Premiums are determined by your occupation class, age, health status, and the waiting/benefit periods chosen.
INCOME CONTINUATIONSecure Your Livelihood.
Secure Your Livelihood.
Guard Against
The Unexpected.
A sudden illness or accident shouldn't mean financial ruin. Secure a customized disability insurance policy to keep your family's finances intact while you focus on healing.
WHO NEEDS IT MOST?The Ultimate Safety Net For
The Ultimate Safety Net For
Professionals & Entrepreneurs
If you rely on your physical or mental capacity to generate revenue, you need to protect it. While employees might have short-term sick leave, independent professionals are entirely exposed to the financial impact of a prolonged illness—which is why many pair personal income replacement with Business Overhead Expense (BOE) Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance.
KNOW YOUR RISKSWhy Relying on the Government
Why Relying on the Government
Isn't Enough
Self-Employed & Freelancers:
Without an employer's group benefits plan or sick leave, self-employed individuals bear 100% of the financial risk if they fall ill. Disability insurance is non-negotiable here.
Business Owners:
If you run a business, a Business Overhead Expense (BOE) policy ensures your rent, utilities, and employee salaries are paid even if you are out of commission.
High-Income Professionals:
Standard group benefits often have a cap on monthly payouts. A supplemental personal policy ensures your actual high-income lifestyle isn't drastically reduced.
It's Mostly Illness, Not Accidents:
People assume disabilities only happen on construction sites. In reality, the vast majority of long-term disabilities are caused by illnesses like cancer, heart disease, or severe mental health conditions.
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WHY CHOOSE US
Everything You Need, All In One Place
We simplify insurance & investment— from finding the right policy to guiding every step of your claim.
Customized Policy
Get a tailored policy that aligns with your needs, priorities, and future goals.
Guided Help
Understand every step with simple advice and zero unnecessary confusion.
Less hustle, more care
Fast and reliable support whenever you need claim-related assistance.
Online Application
Apply from anywhere with a quick digital process that saves your time.
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DISABILITY COVERAGE FAQS
Clear Answers About Income Protection
No. If you purchase a personal disability insurance policy and pay the monthly premiums using your own after-tax money, any benefits you receive from a claim will be completely tax-free.
Don't leave your income exposed.
Let our experts design a disability plan that fits your occupation and budget.
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