The Origin of Critical Illness Insurance

This presentation discussed the origin and importance of critical illness insurance (CI). He highlighted Dr. Marius Bernard's role in developing CI after the 1967 heart transplant, which revealed the financial strain on patients. The first CI policy was launched in South Africa in 1983, covering heart attack, cancer, and stroke. By 1994, Canada introduced CI, initially covering 18 illnesses. Beneva's 2024 definitions enhance transparency and include supplementary benefits like type 1 diabetes for children. The presenter emphasized the need for CI to support patients financially and improve their quality of life.

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* FP Canada - 1 Financial Planning / General credit * Advocis - 1 IAFE Approved credit * FSRA - 1 FSRA Approved credit * ICS - 1 Life Insurance credit * ICM - 1 Life Insurance credit & acceptable to many other organizations.

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The Origin of Critical Illness Insurance
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About the Presenter: Jason Allen

Jason is a second-generation insurance professional. He delivered his first life insurance policy at the age of 2 and started making “Broker Kits” at age 6. His unique perspective of growing up in the MGA world and becoming a licensed advisor himself in 1998 built a strong foundation for him to assist advisors. Jason has very diversified experience, he has been a competitive analyst, and a Director of Marketing at three of Canada’s largest MGAs. Jason joined La Capitale in 2013 as the second Mutual Insurance Company he has worked for. He believes the end consumer should seek solutions exclusively from companies solely focused on their benefit. Jason has worked extensively with advisors over the last 25 years, imparting solutions to help their clients, enhance their knowledge, and their confidence, which inevitably increases their income. Jason is a father of three, lives in Toronto, and loves spending time in the outdoors.