Because simplicity and accessibility are the names of the game in today’s market, we’ve
updated our
SOLO disability insurance product so you can better support your clients and meet their needs.
Main changes – Starting November 26
Benefit payment without proof of income1 – Now more accessible to more people
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SOLO Disability income
- Now open to occupation class B
- Restrictions for manual labour removed
- Can be added (without an insurability statement) to policies that have come into force since July 1, 2018, for insured persons ages 60 or under at the time of application
- Financial proof is required (federal income tax returns and financial statements for the last 2 years
1 The Benefit payment without proof of income is also referred to as the Guaranteed benefit
Occupation class upgrades – Relaxed requirements
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SOLO Disability income ✔
SOLO Loan insurance
- Relaxed professional experience requirements, which allows more people to qualify
- The requirement to have at least 1 year of experience in their current job has been removed
- No health questions for class upgrades during the first 5 years of coverage
- Only information on annual income is required
- The change is based on the age when the policy was issued
Benefits
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Simpler claims: More clients can submit claims without having to provide proof of income. |
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Easier to qualify for class upgrades: Insured persons can get better coverage at a better price. |
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More appealing product: These improvements make SOLO a more competitive product, which can help you with your sales. |
Questions?
Refer to the SOLO Loan insurance and SOLO Disability income pages or contact our Business development team – Insurance.