Best Life Insurance Canada... compared for you by a real broker.
Looking for the best life insurance Canada has to offer? We’re independent brokers who compare top insurers for you, from term coverage for young families to no-medical final expense plans for seniors..
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Life insurance for every stage of life.
An independent Canadian brokerage, never tied to one insurer, so our only job is finding you the best life insurance Canada offers for your stage of life, at the right price.
Term Life
Young families and homeowners
Protect your income, your children and your mortgage for the years they depend on you.
Coverage After 50
Mortgages, spouses and estates
Term or permanent coverage for what still needs protecting, even with health conditions.
Final Expense
Seniors and anyone with health concerns
No-medical coverage that spares your family the funeral bill, and can leave a little behind.
Simple, start
to finish.
No call centres, no pressure, no jargon. Just a licensed independent broker who does the legwork for you.
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Talk to a real person
Call, email, or text and reach a licensed independent agent — never a call centre.
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We get to know you
We learn about you and your family so we understand what you actually need.
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We find your best fit
We match you with the right coverage and company — including no-medical options when they make sense.
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We handle the paperwork
We walk you through a simple application and submit everything for you.
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You're covered
Rest easy knowing your family is protected. You're never obligated unless you're 100% satisfied.
Hi, I'm James.
James Heidebrecht · Founder and licensed independent broker
I started Policy Architects in 2017 with one simple idea: you should be able to talk to a real person about life insurance, someone who works for you and not for an insurance company.
As an independent broker, I compare coverage across Canada's top insurers. Whether you're protecting a young family, covering a mortgage, or making sure your final expenses never land on the people you love, I find the policy that fits and walk you through it personally, from your first question to the day your policy arrives.
No pressure, no jargon, no call centre. Just the honest advice I'd give my own family.
Off the clock, I'm a husband and dad who runs on coffee and good music.
Final expense & simplified issue.
A small whole-life policy that covers funeral costs, final bills and debts, so your family is never handed the bill. Most plans skip the medical exam, and the right one depends on your health. That's where we come in.
We start with the best plan you qualify for, then work down.
Worried you might be turned down? There's almost always a plan that will accept you, and I'll help you find the right one.
James HeidebrechtLet's find the right
coverage for you.
A quick conversation is all it takes. Tell us where you are in life, and we'll find the policy that fits — from top Canadian insurers you can trust.
- Licensed & independent
- 5-star rated on Google
- Quotes at no cost to you
Questions we hear about the best life insurance Canada.
What's the best life insurance for seniors?
For most seniors, permanent coverage is the best fit, because it lasts for life and can't expire the way term insurance does. If you're in your 50s or early 60s with a mortgage or a spouse to protect, term can still make sense, so we compare both.
Read the full answerCan I get life insurance with health issues?
Yes. Most people qualify for more than they expect, and even serious conditions don't always mean a decline. Insurers weigh health differently, so when one says no, another may say yes, and simplified or guaranteed issue plans are there as a backstop.
Read the full answerCan life insurance cover funeral costs?
Yes. A small permanent policy, often called final expense or funeral insurance, pays a tax-free benefit your family can use for the funeral, final bills or anything else. Term insurance usually expires before it's needed, so permanent coverage is the right tool here.
Read the full answerCan diabetics get life insurance?
Yes, with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Insurers look at your type, how long you've had it, how well it's controlled and any complications, and they don't all weigh these the same way. That's exactly why comparing insurers matters.
Read the full answerHow much life insurance do I need?
Our rule of thumb for income protection is about 10 times your gross income, plus your debts and big future costs like education. For final expense coverage, most people choose between $10,000 and $25,000 to cover a funeral and final bills.
Read the full answerCan I convert my term life insurance to whole life?
In most cases, yes, if your policy includes a conversion option. Converting lets you switch to permanent coverage without a new medical, which is valuable if your health has changed. Most policies set a deadline, often a specific age, so check yours early.
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