Critical Illness Insurance
A serious diagnosis can change everything—but it shouldn’t shake your financial foundation.
Critical illness insurance gives you the flexibility to focus on what matters most: your health, your family, and your recovery. It’s support when life takes an unexpected turn.
At New World Agency, we’ll help you plan ahead with clarity and confidence. If critical illness coverage makes sense for your life or business, we’ll build a strategy that fits—no pressure, no guesswork.
What is Critical Illness Insurance & How Does it Work?
Critical illness insurance provides a one-time, tax-free lump sum payment if you’re diagnosed with a life-altering illness that falls under your policy’s coverage. It’s designed to support you financially during a time when your focus should be on recovery, not expenses.
Coverage and cost can vary depending on the provider and policy structure, which is why it’s important to work with someone who understands your needs and helps you make an informed decision.
If you’re diagnosed with a qualifying condition, you can submit a claim and—once approved—receive the benefit directly. The funds are yours to use however you choose: treatment costs, income replacement, debt payments, or simply time to focus on healing.
This coverage is available to anyone who applies and qualifies, and it’s one of the smartest ways to prepare for life’s unexpected turns—before they happen.
Here are examples of critical illnesses that are covered:
Life-threatening Cancer
Stroke
Heart attack
Coma
Loss of Speach
Multiple Sclerosis
Severe Burns
& more
Critical Illness Statistics Among Canadians
Many people within Canada are affected by critical illness.
According to the Government of Canada:
Roughly 741, 800 Adults in Canada are living with effects from a stroke. 1
Roughly 1 in 12 adults in Canada (over age 20) are living with diagnosed heart disease. 2
According to the Canadian Cancer Society:
The stats are real—and they’re a reminder that critical illness can touch anyone, at any stage of life. But they also highlight something powerful: people are overcoming these challenges every day.
You don’t have to wait for a diagnosis to take control. Whether you’re protecting your future or adding a layer of security today, being prepared puts you in a stronger position—no matter what life throws your way.
Why get Critical Illness Insurance?
Stay Ready for the Unexpected
A critical illness can hit fast and without warning. This coverage gives you a plan that kicks in when life throws you off course—so you stay in control, no matter what.
Protect Your Assets
You’ve worked hard to build what you have. Don’t let an illness force you to pause, pivot, or pull from your savings. Critical illness insurance helps keep your lifestyle, your business, and your momentum intact.
Keep Your Focus Where It Matters
Your recovery should come first—not the bills. This coverage helps you step back and focus on your health with confidence, knowing your essentials are covered.
What Can I Spend my Critical Illness Insurance On?
Medical treatments (whether private or in another country)
Childcare
Business expenses
Use a replacement for your lost income (for yourself or your partner)
Daily costs such as groceries, transportation, rent, etc.
& more
How Much Coverage Do You Need?
That depends on your income, lifestyle, and the potential costs tied to your recovery—like time off work, travel for treatment, or extra care at home.
We’ll help you break it down and build a plan that fits—without the guesswork.
More Than a Payout
We partner with providers that go beyond financial support—giving you access to medical networks, second opinions, and wellness resources that help you move forward with clarity.
Let’s build protection that keeps up with you.
Types of Critical Illness Insurance
There are two main coverage structures: personal and corporate-owned. Each offers unique advantages depending on how you’re set up—whether you’re protecting your household, your business, or both.
Personal
For individuals and families who want peace of mind and flexibility during recovery
Covers day-to-day living expenses while you’re unable to work
Helps manage personal debt, such as mortgages or lines of credit
Provides flexibility to pay for out-of-pocket medical treatments, alternative therapies, or travel for care
Can support buy-sell agreement obligations if you’re a shareholder in a private business
Keeps your long-term savings and retirement plans on track
Offers potential tax advantages on qualifying medical expenses
Helps reduce the financial burden on loved ones or dependents
Not Sure What’s Right for You?
Your personal situation and goals will determine the best fit. Whether you’re an individual, a business owner, or both—we’ll help you find the right coverage structure.
Corporate-Owned
For business owners who need to protect the health of their company, not just themselves
Provides funding to keep your business running if you step away due to illness
Helps cover costs of hiring temporary leadership or team members during recovery
Covers overhead and fixed expenses to protect cash flow
Protects your personal finances by keeping business disruption at bay
Can be a key part of a buy-sell agreement or succession plan
Positions your company to maintain stability and client confidence during uncertain times
Children & Critical Illness
Critical illness doesn’t just impact adults—it can affect children too. While it’s something no parent wants to think about, being prepared can make all the difference when the unexpected happens.
A child critical illness policy provides a one-time, tax-free payment if a covered condition is diagnosed. This benefit can help offset the financial impact of treatment, time off work, or additional care—giving your family the space to focus fully on your child’s recovery.
These policies also come with long-term value. Before their 25th birthday, your child can convert the coverage into an adult policy—either in part or in full—without needing to requalify. It’s protection that starts early and grows with them.
No Claim? Get Your Money Back!
Critical illness insurance is designed to protect you when life doesn’t go as planned. But if you never need to make a claim, you don’t lose the value of your investment.
Many policies include a Return of Premium option—allowing you to get back up to 100% of your payments if no claim is made.
how it works
You may be eligible to receive your money back at key milestones, such as:
Year 15 or 20 of your policy
When the policy expires
At age 65
Upon your passing (as part of your estate)
You can also access flexible options along the way:
Partial Withdrawal: Reduce your coverage and get a portion of premiums back
Paid-Up Option: Apply the value toward future premiums instead of taking a refund—keeping your coverage in place with no new payments
It’s protection when you need it—and value if you don’t.
Interested in adding critical illness coverage to your plan?