A critical illness can happen to anyone. And it does happen to many.

Canadians are more likely to experience a critical illness than they are to die before the age of 75.

For most people, the diagnosis is just the beginning.

Click here to watch video about Dr. Marius Barnard, the creator of Critical Illness Insurance.

If you become ill, your focus should be on recovery and regaining your health.

Everyone who enjoys good health hopes it will last for a lifetime. But it doesn't always turn out that way.

Sometimes life throws a curve.

Injuries can happen. A disability illness could dramatically change your life, your future, your family's lifestyle, as well as your financial security. A chronic disease or disability could keep you from working. Someone in your family could become injured and require personal care services. Insurance can't prevent those things from happening. But it can help you and your family cope.

Everyone who enjoys good health hopes it will last for a lifetime. But it doesn't always turn out that way.

Sometimes life throws a curve.

Injuries can happen. A disability illness could dramatically change your life, your future, your family's lifestyle, as well as your financial security. A chronic disease or disability could keep you from working. Someone in your family could become injured and require personal care services. Insurance can't prevent those things from happening. But it can help you and your family cope.