Canada Life Insurance Blog

Did you know that a poor driving record can affect a life insurance application? Convictions like multiple speeding tickets, dangerous driving and DUI (Driving Under the Influence) can all be cause for higher premiums or outright declines by the insurer.

Climbing is an exhilirating activity that many people enjoy. There is rock climbing (indoors and outdoors), rock climbing, ice climbing and the ultimate challenge: mountain climbing. However, these are also deemed "high risk" activities by Canadian life insurance companies. Read on to find out how climbing can affect a life insurance application!

Millions of people around the world enjoy scuba diving. There is fresh water diving, ocean diving and other activities like diving in caves and around old ship wrecks. Read on to find out how the risks involved with scuba diving will be looked at by underwriters, as well as their most likely decisions.