annual statistical report<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe report shows that the total number is up 13% compared to the previous record set in 2022 and 68% compared to a decade ago.<\/p>\n
Total life insurance claims were $17 billion, up from $16 billion in 2022.<\/p>\n
CLHIA reports that 23 million Canadians have life insurance worth $5.7 trillion, and the total amount insured has continued to grow over the past decade, given the need to cover larger mortgages and higher costs of living.<\/p>\n
The report found that average life insurance coverage per household was $483,000, up from $474,000 in 2022, which is about five times household income.<\/p>\n
According to the report, the majority of life insurance (83% of premiums) was purchased by individuals through an agent or life advisor, with the remainder being premiums from group plans.<\/p>\n
Additionally, according to the report, individual life insurance now accounts for 65% of the value of all policies in force – up from 58% a decade ago. This increase is mainly due to term life insurance.<\/p>\n
Nearly $63 billion was paid in retirement benefits, up from nearly $54 billion in 2022, according to the report. Over 80% of these benefits were paid through segregated funds.<\/p>\n
Health claims set a new record of $48 billion. The report found that prescription drug costs continue to account for the largest share of health benefits and will reach $15 billion in 2023.<\/p>\n
The $730 million paid out in mental health claims was a 12% increase from the previous year.<\/p>\n
Total premiums collected by insurers in 2023 rose to $157 billion, up from $145 billion a year earlier. According to the report, the increase was due to premiums for annuities and segregated funds (by 9.1%), health insurance (by 8.7%) and life insurance (by 6.4%).<\/p>\n
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