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One of the top 10 Canadian life insurance companies*, we offer life insurance, investment products and employee benefits, including:

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Fast Facts

How are we different from other insurance companies in Canada? 

Our mission is to make it simple, fast and easy for you to get the investment, insurance and group benefits coverage you need to build wealth, generate income, and achieve financial security. Based in Kingston, Ontario and with offices from coast to coast, we are known for:

  • Our integrity
  • Sound financial management and fund management
  • Strength and capitalization
  • Personalized service
  • Industry-leading technology
  • Strong distribution partner relationships  

Our promise to you 

We value the trust you place in us to pay claims and manage your investments responsibly. 

  • Overall individual life claims paying rate for 2020: 99.6%
  • Net benefits and claims paid to our customers in 2020: $578 million
  • Total assets including general and segregated funds as at December 31, 2020: $18.7 billion

*Based on total assets as reported in December 31, 2020 OSFI filings.

 

Hal Jackman opening TSX in 1964

Our history

Our company started in Toronto in 1923, the same year Dr. Frederick Banting won the Nobel prize for discovering insulin.

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Governance

Corporate governance

We're committed to acting with integrity, transparency and in the best interests of our customers, employees and distribution partners.

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Investing in our community

Investing in our community

We’re committed to making a difference in the communities where our employees, customers and distribution partners live and work.

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Buy insurance and investments online

Buy insurance and investments online

You can buy some of our insurance and investment products online with the help of an advisor, or buy direct from us online.

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Industry protection

Empire Life is a member of Assuris, the not-for-profit organization that protects Canadian policyholders in the event their life insurance company fails. Details about Assuris’ protection are available at www.assuris.ca or by calling the Assuris Information Centre at 1-866-878-1225.

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