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Insurance is complicated, but it affects your life in so many ways. In these articles, you’ll find out information that can answer your questions, simplify your decision-making process and show the difference insurance can make to your everyday life. Read on to discover more.   

Health & Dental Insurance articles

How much health and dental coverage is right for you?

Check out how flexible, customizable, unique CAA health and dental insurance coverage plans can keep your out-of-pocket expenses under control.

Supplement your Health Care Coverage

With supplemental health and dental insurance, you can fill coverage gaps in universal health care and your company sponsored benefits.

11 Keys to Preparing for a Marathon

Learn about the 11 keys to prepare for such a tremendous personal achievement if you are one of the many Canadians considering a marathon this year.

Ways to Keep your Mouth Healthy

A healthy mouth will improve your health and well-being. Let's look more closely at the mouth and ways we can care for it.

Your Oral Health as you age

As you age, it is important to follow a regular oral health routine for maintaining optimum oral hygiene. Find the dental insurance plan that is right for you.

Health Benefits of Reducing your Screen Time

Time away from a screen encourages healthy physical and social development. Less screen time can result in better face-to-face social skills.

Back to the table: How a pandemic brought families closer together again.

The family dinner is back and it’s about more than just nutrition.

10 steps to help reduce your risk of dementia

Here are 10 steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing dementia.

Anxiety in children

Anxiety is common in children, and the signs can be different from adults. Learn the signs and what you can do about it.

Reduce heart disease risk

Reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease can be as easy as changing the protein you serve in your meals a few days a week.

Mental health in retirement

Retirement is one of life’s biggest changes. Here are some tips for maintaining good mental health in retirement.

What’s so great about virtual health care? Plenty!

Virtual health care is efficient, safe, easy, convenient, and soaring in popularity among Canadians. Find out why!

The link between chronic health conditions and mental health.

Why people with chronic health conditions often experience mental health issues too.

What’s covered and what’s not after 65?

The unique health care needs of an aging population

The big 3 health care costs for kids

• Dental • Braces • Eyeglasses

Tooth or consequences

How avoiding the dentist’s office could land you in the doctor’s office

The growing popularity of alternative therapies

Why many Canadians are complementing traditional medicine with wellness therapies

Mental illness

Bringing a common health condition out of the dark and into the light

Mental health & wellness

There are many ways to help maintain and improve your family’s mental health and wellness, even during a global pandemic.

Tips for a better sleep

There are many health benefits to getting a good night’s sleep. Here are 10 tips for increasing the amount and quality of sleep you get.

Staying active and healthy

Keeping your family active can help keep them healthy, and fall is a great time to do it. Here are some tips on staying active.

Phone and web health services

Remote phone and online health and dental services can help keep your family healthy without going to a doctor’s or dentist’s office.

Basics of health & dental insurance

Learning some of the basics about individual health & dental insurance can help you choose the right plan for your family.

Even a pandemic has silver linings

The global pandemic has caused many challenges for Canadians, but it has it also given us some positive lasting benefits.

Remote work-related injuries are on the rise

Most remote work-related health issues since the pandemic can be reduced or prevented with a few simple changes.

Do you need health insurance after retirement?

When you retire, health care costs can be a significant expense. We answer common questions to help you decide if you need health insurance in retirement.

Term Life Insurance articles

The importance of Child Term Life Insurance

The future is uncertain, and there’s no way to predict what life has in store for us. As parents or grandparents, we want to do everything in our power to provide the best life for our children. Help prepare your children for a more secure future with a CAA Early Start™ Child Term Life Insurance plan. Give them coverage for now and the future.

How Term Life Insurance can help in Retirement and Estate Planning?

Term life insurance policies can be used in Estate Planning to offset many associated costs and provide extra financial support to loved ones.

9 Reasons for buying Term Life Insurance during Inflation

Term life insurance is one of the products that is simple, straightforward and more immune to inflation. Here are 9 great reasons to consider this insurance.

Why buy life insurance when you’re young and healthy?

Buying life insurance coverage can be easier and save you money while you are young and healthy. The premiums are based on your age and health.

When life calls for life insurance

Life insurance can make a huge difference when a life-changing event approaches, with the potential to impact your finances and your emotions.

Why should you review your coverage every year?

Because you want your loved ones to have enough protection.

Choosing the right insurance

Choosing the right type of life insurance is key to helping protect your loved ones. Find out the things you should consider before you buy.

How smoking affects life insurance

Smoking can be costly for your health and your finances. Both smoking and vaping can significantly increase your life insurance rates.

Term life vs. mortgage insurance

What are the differences between term life insurance and mortgage insurance and which one is right for you? Read the pros and cons here.

Life insurance mistakes to avoid

Learn some of the common mistakes that people make when buying life insurance and how you can avoid making them too.

The 5 w's of term life insurance:

Life insurance can seem complicated, but learning a few of the basics can help you understand what it is, and what it can do for you.

Group vs. individual coverage

Does your group life insurance plan give you enough protection? Find out what individual plans can offer that group plans may not.

And then there were 3 (or more!)

Having life insurance is particularly important when you have children. Learn how life insurance can help protect your children financially.

Buying life insurance online

A simple and convenient option.

Buyer be aware: What you need to know when purchasing a home.

Thinking of buying a new home? Then you should consider having the protection of Term Life Insurance. Find out why it’s important to have coverage before you take ownership.

Is your family growing? Here’s how to be ready.

If your family is growing, you should consider having the protection of Term Life Insurance. Find out why it’s important to have coverage before your new baby arrives.

The perfect wedding starts with a plan.

If you’re getting married soon, you should consider having the protection of Term Life Insurance. Find out why it’s important to have coverage before you say, “I do.”

How you can get the most out of your retirement.

Thinking about retirement? Then you may want to consider having the protection of Term Life Insurance. Find out why it’s important to have coverage in retirement.

Why life insurance matters in your 20s and 30s

Learn why it’s a good idea to have life insurance in your 20s and 30s.

7 misconceptions about life insurance

There are a lot of misconceptions that surround life insurance. Let’s get the real facts.

Guaranteed Issue Insurance articles

8 Simple Steps to help you prepare for Retirement

Want to prepare for retirement day and start enjoying your best life? Here are 8 simple steps that will make sure you are in good shape for your golden years.

Are you financially prepared for retirement?

Preparing for retirement can be stressful. Here are 7 tips to help better prepare yourself.

5 tips to stay active and healthy in retirement

When you retire, you want to enjoy every moment. We offer 5 healthy living tips to help you enjoy your retirement as long as possible.

When is the right time to purchase Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance

Since Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance is a unique form of protection, it can be difficult to know when to buy it. We suggest a few times in life when it makes the most sense.

25,000 ways to leave your loved ones a legacy – instead of bills.

CAA Guaranteed Issue Life insurance can help cover costs for major expenses such as a wedding, a university education or to pay down debt. Find out more about how guaranteed issue life insurance might help you.

Making the investment in life insurance

When it comes to financial planning, having the right insurance coverage should be one of the cornerstones of your portfolio.

Understanding the basics of Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance

Better understand the basics of CAA Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance. Learn why it’s important to have coverage and what it can help protect.

Why buy life insurance after age 50?

Here are 10 reasons why you should still consider getting life insurance after the age of 50, and how easy it can be.

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