Product Knowledge (Loan Protection)

What is considered a pre-existing condition relating to disability coverage?
A Pre-Existing Condition is any illness, disease, bodily injury, condition or symptom (regardless of whether or not a Diagnosis has been made) for which a c...
Tue, 3 Nov, 2020 at 4:25 PM
What happens if a customer has a chronic illness that they have had for years, for which they are taking medication regularly, and it is “controlled”?
Each claim is reviewed on a case by case basis based on its own individual merit.  
Tue, 3 Nov, 2020 at 4:21 PM
Is a customer eligible for disability benefits if they are unable to work for 2-3 months due to surgery?
Consideration for benefit payments are made on all claims; however, each claim is reviewed on its own individual merit and decisions are made based on the i...
Tue, 3 Nov, 2020 at 4:21 PM
Does the customer have to go for exams with health specialists every couple of months?
Each claim is reviewed on its own individual merit. There are no set requirements for Doctor appointments. 
Tue, 3 Nov, 2020 at 4:19 PM
If the second request is considered a continuity, will the customer be required to meet the waiting period in the contract again?
No.  If this happens, the Elimination Period shown on their insurance enrollment will not apply for the claim recurrence. The payment will be considered fro...
Mon, 9 Nov, 2020 at 8:18 AM
How many days must a customer work between each same or related Total Disability claim for it not to be considered a continuity?
For a same or related disability, a customer would need to work 6 months and one day from the last claim paid to date, for it not to be considered a recurri...
Tue, 3 Nov, 2020 at 8:45 PM
What is a recurring disability?
A Recurring Disability means if a customer's Total Disability recurs within six months after they recover from the same or related Total Disability, we ...
Tue, 3 Nov, 2020 at 4:12 PM
If the customer has a 30 day non-retroactive elimination period and is off work for a total of 65 days on an approved disability, how does it work for payments?
The customer is responsible to make their regular loan or lease payments during the 30 day non-retroactive elimination period and while the claim is under r...
Tue, 3 Nov, 2020 at 7:28 PM
Is a person who works outside Canada eligible for Loss of Employment protection?
As long as the client is living in Canada for at least 6 months out of the year, they would be eligible to take the insurance. 
Tue, 3 Nov, 2020 at 4:02 PM
What is the maximum age for critical illness (purchased with Life)?
The maximum age is 71.
Tue, 3 Nov, 2020 at 3:57 PM