In the event there is a strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, we will endeavor to provide continuous service to our Districts, policyholders and partners. Please read the following information to help you manage your account and to help ensure minimal disruption in service should a strike should occur. If you need to: Submit a form, change request or claim to Teachers Life Insurance: please send us the information by courier, email at insuring@teacherslife.com, or fax (416-620-6993). Make an annual payment: please register or log into the Members Site to make a convenient one-time payment by credit card. To get rebates, update your address and/or email, and access Beneficiary Change forms log into the secure Members Site. If you have further questions regarding the possibility for interrupted service, or are expecting information from Teachers Life, such as policy documents or a Premium Due Notice please contact us...
While it is best practice to review your personal finances regularly, the life of an educator is often incredibly busy. The work day doesn’t begin and end when the bell rings, and as in many professions, achieving work/life balance can be a challenge. For those who want to make time but can’t seem to, here are five big opportunities for a personal financial checkpoint: 1. Family Day Weekend On an extended weekend dedicated to family time, consider making time to ensure you have the optimal coverage to protect your loved ones. There’s no better opportunity than that long weekend in February for a mid-school-year personal finance review. 2. End of the School Year With your report cards done and another successful school year in the books, carry that momentum into the summer by sitting down to review your finances. Plus, if you’re putting up the “gone fishin’” sign, heading up...
Canadians are known for being polite, humble, modest and welcoming. But what traits do we share when it comes to our personal finances? How Canadian are you with your money? We’re nice. In a survey of 1,500 Canadians, Maclean’s The Canada Project (2017) found that more than 70% of Canadians had made a charitable donation in the past year. Albertans were the most likely to donate, at 81%, and according to Statistics Canada, Canadian women are more likely to donate to charities than men. Two solitudes: We keep friends and finances separate. Maybe it’s because of that famed Canadian politeness, but we just don’t ask a friend for a loan. In the Canada Project study, 75% of respondents stated that they’ve never borrowed a significant amount of money from friends or family. We share our resources. Although we might not borrow money from our loved ones, we’re more likely to...
Investing in the education of our children is core to our Members’ community. Watch our video to learn more about our 2018 Scholarship & Bursary finalists: J.F. Allen Scholarship Award Winners: Shannon Scherer,The York School, Toronto ON "Lady luck smiles upon those who work hard." Tate LevesqueGeneral Amherst High School, Greater Essex County District School Board "Preach what you practice." Teachers Life Bursary Award Winners: Meredith OtleyCitadel High School, Halifax NS My volunteer roles have helped me to develop into a more organized, open-minded, patient and confident person and to appreciate the value of contributing to my community. Nathan CherryHoly Names Catholic High School, Greater Essex County District School Board I believe it is my ability to plan ahead and stay on top of my school work that allows me to maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle without becoming overwhelmed. Hall & Hall Education Award winner: Samantha Madeira-CostaUniversity of Toronto, Toronto...
