Montréal, Quebec
Cost benchmarks

How much does a group plan cost, per employee?

The cost of a group plan varies above all with the size of the business — small groups generally pay more per employee, for lack of bargaining power and of enough claims data for insurers.

Taille de l'entrepriseAnnual cost / employeeMonthly cost / employee
10 to 24 employees3 800 $ – 5 200 $317 $ – 433 $
25 to 49 employees3 500 $ – 4 800 $292 $ – 400 $
50 to 199 employees3 200 $ – 4 500 $267 $ – 375 $
200 to 499 employees2 800 $ – 4 200 $233 $ – 350 $
500 employees and over2 500 $ – 3 800 $208 $ – 317 $

These ranges combine the employer share and the employee share, for a standard plan (drugs, dental and paramedical care, basic life). Figures published by Baicorp Financial (an independent employee benefits broker), which attributes them to a Mercer survey, Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans, 2024 — blog.baicorp.ca, consulted on 23 July 2026. These are market benchmarks published by a third party, not actuarial data that I verified myself with Mercer — to be treated as a budget order of magnitude, not a quote. The sector and the components chosen also change the real cost: see the calculator below.

Calculation tool

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This tool applies the cost benchmarks above, adjusted for your sector and the components checked. It is not a quote — real pricing requires a complete file (ages, sexes, positions, claims history where applicable) sent to one or more insurers.

Insurers represented

A real quote, compared across several group insurers

As an independent representative in group insurance of persons, I am not tied to any insurer exclusively. For a group plan, I can submit your file to several of the following insurers — the final choice depends on your group profile and your coverage priorities: iA Financial Group, Beneva, Manulife, Sun Life, Canada Life, Empire Life, Equitable Life, GreenShield Insurance, Medavie Blue Cross and Foresters Financial. See all my insurers and partners.

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The amounts shown on this page are indicative budget estimates for general planning purposes, based on market benchmarks published by third parties; they do not constitute an insurance quote or a guaranteed price. Real pricing requires a complete file sent to one or more insurers and depends on the precise characteristics of the group (ages, sexes, positions, claims history where applicable).

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The benchmarks above give an approximate budget. Firm pricing requires a group file — I submit it to several group insurers.

Our other coverage

Group insurance and annuities

Offer more to your team

Group insurance (life, disability, health and dental) and group retirement savings (group RRSP, VRSP, DPSP). A well-designed plan helps attract and keep employees, and employer contributions are generally deductible.

Our partners

  • Canada Vie
  • Sun Life
  • Manuvie
  • iA Groupe financier
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Insurance with cash value

Protection that grows in value

Whole life insurance protects your family for life and builds a guaranteed cash surrender value. Participating policies may also pay annual dividends, which are not guaranteed.

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  • Sun Life
  • Canada Vie
  • Équitable
  • iA Groupe financier
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Universal life insurance

Protection and savings, with flexibility

Universal life separates the cost of coverage from the savings component, which grows tax-sheltered within permitted limits. You adjust deposits to your budget and choose your investment options.

Our partners

  • Manuvie
  • ivari
  • iA Groupe financier
  • Équitable
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Mortgage insurance

Protect your home and your family

Individual mortgage insurance belongs to you: the benefit is paid to your beneficiaries, who decide how to use it, and the coverage follows you if you change lenders. Compare it with the bank's offer before you sign.

Our partners

  • Beneva
  • Humania Assurance
  • UV Assurance
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