Financial planning - including insurance terms - can be confusing. If you’re just starting out in your career, recently got married or are currently growing your family – you know you need to review your financial plan. Sometimes the language that insurance companies (and insurance policies!) use can be overwhelming. But don’t industry terminology prevent you from getting the secure financial protection your family needs. Here is a starter guide to insurance terms to help you break through the jargon: Policyholder The person who owns an insurance policy. It’s important to remember that the person who owns the policy is not necessary the person who is insured by the policy. Premiums The amount you pay to buy insurance. The premium is usually paid monthly, quarterly or annually. The amount of your premium may change over time. Term Life A type of life insurance that provides coverage for a...
During this extraordinary time, most Canadians who can stay home, are doing just that. Some of us are missing being at work, hanging with friends and going to favourite exercise classes. But don’t think of being at home as being boring. There are a lot of things we can all do to stay social and healthy right in our own spaces. Here are 4 ways to stave off boredom and stay in good health when you’re stuck inside: Work up a Sweat – After a long day of working from your kitchen table or wrestling with your children, take an hour to work on your own fitness. Physical exercise keeps our bodies fit and goes a long way to improving our mental well-being - it helps reduce depression and anxiety and boosts your body’s ability to manage stress. And it can give us the feeling of excitement that’s harder to...
During this unprecedented time, we hope that you and your family are healthy and safe. At Teachers Life our commitment to the health and well-being of our Members, staff and partners is always our top priority. We Are Here For Your Insurance & Benefits Needs You can still call during our regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday or email us us anytime for any service need or concern. Our offices are temporarily closed to in-person visitors. Online Tools Can Serve you 24/7 Have you logged into your secure online account? Members can access policy details, insurance forms and rebates on our online Teachers Life Member Site. If you are a first time user, you will need your Member ID to register. Your Teachers Life Member ID is a unique number generated to identify your insurance file. You can find your Teachers Life Member ID on correspondence, policy...
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