Assuris: Protection For Your Insurance Policies

Assuris guarantees

When you buy life insurance, disability insurance, or critical illness coverage, you’re making a long-term financial commitment to protect yourself and your loved ones. But what happens if your insurance company goes under?

That’s where Assuris comes in.

Assuris is a not-for-profit organization that protects Canadian policyholders in the unlikely event their life or health insurance company fails. In this post, we’ll explore how Assuris works, what it covers, and why you can feel confident knowing your insurance is protected.

Four financial risks in retirement for seniors today

retirement risks

As more and more baby boomers are entering retirement, they will begin to find that the retirement that they envisioned is quite different than previous generations’ versions. What used to be a simple and short retirement supported with generous government assistance is now turning into a complex experience accompanied by cutbacks, market volatility and non-guaranteed pensions. With more investment options than ever before, many seniors are struggling to find the optimal asset allocation for retirement. On top of that, many will face chronic health issues that will adversely affect their standard of living towards the end of life. Here are four financial risks in retirement that seniors face today.