An indicative estimate of the monthly cost of term life insurance, and a look at the real price gap between several insurers. This tool does not replace a quote — fill in the form to receive a real price after a short interview.
As an independent representative, I compare the rates of several insurers to find you the best-suited solution. The table below illustrates the real price gap between six insurers whose products I distribute, for term life insurance, using a comparable reference profile.
| Assureur | Approximate monthly premium |
|---|---|
| iA Groupe financier | 34,20 $ / mois |
| Empire Vie | 29 $ – 36 $ / mois |
| Canada Vie | 30 $ – 37 $ / mois |
| Manuvie | 32 $ – 38 $ / mois |
| Sun Life | 33 $ – 40 $ / mois |
| Ivari | ≈ 52 $ / mois |
Reference profile: man aged 35, non-smoker, preferred category, $500,000 of coverage, 20-year term, resident of Quebec. The amounts come from public sources consulted in July 2026 — an insurer's online simulator or published documentation — and the collection methodologies differ from one source to another. These amounts are illustrative benchmarks, not quotes: risk class, age, sex, state of health and the product selected all change the real price, and a difference between two rows of this table does not support any conclusion that one insurer is more advantageous than another for your situation. Several insurers do not publish a comparable grid; their rates are obtained on request. To prepare your quote, I compare all the insurers I have access to — not only those shown in the table.
This calculator applies general rules recognized in financial planning — not a personalized needs analysis. It gives an order of magnitude to guide the discussion; the amount actually recommended depends on a complete analysis of your situation.
Method used (DIME): debts to cover + (annual income × years to protect) + (education fund × number of children) + estimated funeral costs ($15,000) − savings and insurance already in place. A common approach in financial planning, not a formula specific to any insurer.
Most disability contracts (individual and group) in Canada generally replace 60 % to 70 % of gross income — rarely 100 %, in part because benefits are often non-taxable. 66 % is a common value used as a benchmark.
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