
Life Insurance Beneficiary Review in Canada: Year-End Checklist
A practical year-end checklist to ensure your life insurance beneficiary designations remain current, accurate, and aligned with your estate plan across all your policies.
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A practical year-end checklist to ensure your life insurance beneficiary designations remain current, accurate, and aligned with your estate plan across all your policies.

A $35 quarterly premium for life insurance is unusually low and may be a small term policy or group coverage, worth investigating to confirm the coverage amount and beneficiary.

Learn how to assess your coverage needs, compare term life policies, and secure affordable protection for your family across Canadian provinces.

Canadian insurers paid out $157 billion in life and health insurance benefits, marking a 10% increase that reflects demographic shifts, inflation, and expanded coverage across the country.

Supplemental life insurance through your workplace can offer affordable coverage beyond basic group benefits, but portability and coverage limits require careful consideration.

Canadian life and health insurers paid out $157 billion in benefits in 2025, covering death benefits, disability payments, critical illness claims, and supplemental health coverage for millions of Canadians.

Canadian life and health insurers paid out 10 per cent more in benefits during 2025, reflecting rising claims across critical illness, disability, and death benefits amid an aging population and increased health challenges.

Canadian life and health insurers paid $157 billion in benefits in 2025, covering death benefits, disability income, critical illness claims, and group health coverage for millions of families.

Filing a life insurance claim with BMO Insurance involves specific documentation and steps. Learn what beneficiaries need to know about the claims process, timelines, and requirements.

Rising mortgages and debt have created a C$400 billion life insurance coverage gap, leaving millions of Canadian families financially vulnerable.

Critical illness insurance pays a lump sum if you are diagnosed with a covered serious condition. Learn which illnesses are included, how the coverage works, and whether it fits your financial plan.

Compare term and permanent life insurance to find the right coverage for your family and financial goals in Canada.

Compare the most common methods Canadian families use to calculate life insurance coverage, from simple income multiples to detailed needs-based approaches.

Most Canadian life insurance policies include a terminal illness benefit at no extra cost, but understanding how it compares to standalone critical illness coverage can help you make informed decisions about your protection.

Learn when to name a person as beneficiary versus your estate on Canadian life insurance, and understand the probate, tax, and timing implications of each choice.

Learn how joint first-to-die life insurance compares to separate policies for Canadian couples, including cost differences, coverage trade-offs, and when each option makes sense for your family.

Key person insurance protects Canadian businesses from the financial impact of losing a critical owner or executive. Learn what it covers, how it works, and whether your business needs it.

Understand the key differences between term and permanent life insurance to choose the right coverage for your family and financial goals in Canada.

Learn the key differences between term and permanent life insurance to choose the right coverage for your family's financial protection in Canada.

Learn how the calculator method helps you estimate the life insurance coverage needed to replace your income and protect your family's financial future in Canada.

Mortgage life insurance and term life insurance both protect your family if you pass away, but they work differently and offer different value. Term life usually provides more flexibility, lower premiums, and better coverage for your money.

Learn how to determine the right amount of critical illness insurance coverage for your situation using key financial factors and family needs.

Compare employer group life insurance and individual policies to understand which provides better protection for Canadian families.

Compare term and permanent life insurance to find the best coverage for your family's needs and budget in Canada.

A BMO Insurance life insurance claim usually starts with confirming the policy, contacting the insurer, and submitting proof of death plus beneficiary documents. This checklist explains what to prepare before relying on a payout.
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