ABOUT THE PRODUCTS

GROUP INSURANCE POLICIES

A group benefits plan is more than just an employee perk; it is a vital tool for business growth. In fact, nearly 75% of business owners report that their benefits plan helps their company just as much as it helps their staff.

HEALTH SPENDING ACCOUNTS

Is an HSA Right for You?

  • Do you own an incorporated business with no arm’s-length employees?
  • Do you pay income tax?
  • Do you have out-of-pocket medical expenses?

If you answered ‘yes’ to these three questions, our Health Spending Account (HSA) will save you money.

Paradigm Insurance is a broker for the sole fully-digital HSA in Canada.  The product allows for 100% reimbursement of virtually all healthcare expenses (all dental, optical, drugs and paramedical expenses) in a near-instantaneous manner.  The product is affordable and incredibly easy to activate.

Here’s how it works:

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You fund the plan with an amount of your choosing

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Your employee claims an eligible medical expense and is reimbursed, tax-free

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The medical expenses are a tax deductible / business expense for you

4

Funds not used by the employee are returned to you

It’s truly that simple. After activating the account, you incur zero expenses until an employee claims an eligible medical bill. When they do, they are directly reimbursed for 100% of the cost, tax-free, up to the allowance you set.

If you co-own a company, what happens if a partner unexpectedly passes away? A carefully crafted buy-sell arrangement ensures your business continues without disruption.

By utilizing corporate life insurance, this strategy provides the surviving shareholders with the immediate, tax-free capital needed to purchase a deceased partner’s shares quickly and affordably. It guarantees a smooth transition of ownership for the business while providing fair, immediate financial compensation to your partner’s family during a difficult time.

KEY-PERSON INSURANCE

Your top executives and specialized employees possess unmatched knowledge, skills, and experience. The sudden loss of a crucial team member can disrupt operations and impact your bottom line in unpredictable ways.

For Winnipeg businesses, key person insurance acts as a vital financial shock absorber. If a vital employee passes away, this policy injects immediate, tax-free capital directly into your corporation.

These funds provide the necessary working capital to:

  • Cover Interim Expenses: Offset lost revenue and keep the business running smoothly during a difficult transition.

  • Recruit Top Talent: Fund the executive search for, and cost of, a qualified replacement.

  • Maintain Continuity: Reassure investors, creditors, and clients that the business remains financially stable.

ESTATE-TAX PROTECTION

Building a successful company delivers countless benefits, but it can also create unique financial liabilities upon your passing. Without a solid plan, the capital gains triggered by your real estate portfolio or business shares could result in a massive tax bill, unnecessarily burdening your family or successors.

Proper, insurance-based estate planning is a highly effective way to neutralize this threat. Through careful and strategic structuring, we use corporate life insurance to provide immediate, tax-free liquidity to your estate. This ensures your final tax liabilities are covered seamlessly—leaving your hard-earned wealth, property, and business growth completely intact for generations to come.