05/04/2026
Most advisors quietly move on after a denial. I think that’s where the real work starts.
In Canada, about 1 in 10 life insurance applicants is declined the first time — and almost all of them walk away thinking they’re uninsurable. They’re not.
→ iA Access Life — simplified-issue, no medical exam, up to $500,000. → Canada Protection Plan — built for people declined elsewhere. Guaranteed Acceptance up to $50,000, zero health questions. → ivari — both Simplified and Guaranteed Issue. Their own site says: if you don’t qualify for one, you may still qualify for the other.
Four real options. Real Canadian carriers. Real coverage — even after a “no.”
Save this for someone who got the letter and didn’t know what to do next.
💬 DM “OPTIONS” — I’ll show you which path fits.
⚠️ General info only. Eligibility, limits & waiting periods vary by insurer and province.