[ { "post_id": "172", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "The Long Game: How a Disability Insurance Broker Helps Clients Maintain Coverage Across Life Changes", "post_content_short": "Your disability coverage should evolve as your life does. See how a broker keeps you protected through every career and life change.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/172\/1.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/the-long-game-how-a-disability-insurance-broker-helps-clients-maintain-coverage-across-life-changes\/", "post_date": "2026-04-01 14:41:00" }, { "post_id": "171", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Life Insurance Policy as Collateral: Using Your Policy to Secure Loans or Lines of Credit", "post_content_short": "Use your life insurance policy as collateral for loans. Learn about policy loans, collateral assignment, risks, and when this strategy works\nbest.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/171\/Life-Insurance-Policy-as-Collateral-Using-Your-Policy-to-Secure-Loans-or-Lines-of-Credit-1.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/life-insurance-policy-as-collateral-using-your-policy-to-secure-loans-or-lines-of-credit\/", "post_date": "2026-03-01 18:36:00" }, { "post_id": "170", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Voluntary Employee-Paid Add-On Benefits: How to Expand Your Group Health Insurance Benefits", "post_content_short": "Expand your benefits package with voluntary employee-paid coverage. Learn how Alberta employers can offer more without increasing costs.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/170\/Voluntary-Employee-Paid-Add-On-Benefits-How-to-Expand-Your-Group-Health-Insurance-Benefits-1.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/voluntary-employee-paid-add-on-benefits-how-to-expand-your-group-health-insurance-benefits\/", "post_date": "2026-02-01 20:45:00" }, { "post_id": "169", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Specialized Disability Insurance Brokers for High-Risk Professions", "post_content_short": "Find an experienced disability insurance broker in Edmonton for high-risk professions like construction, trades, and emergency services.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/169\/Specialized-Disability-Insurance-Brokers-for-High-Risk-Professions-1.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/specialized-disability-insurance-brokers-for-high-risk-professions\/", "post_date": "2026-01-01 15:49:00" }, { "post_id": "168", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Riders That Matter: What Add-Ons to Request in Your Life Insurance Policy", "post_content_short": "Explore essential life insurance riders and how they protect your future. Expert guidance from Vistaplan Financial in Edmonton.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/168\/Riders-That-Matter-What-Add-Ons-to-Request-in-Your-Life-Insurance-Policy-1.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/riders-that-matter-what-add-ons-to-request-in-your-life-insurance-policy\/", "post_date": "2025-12-01 18:53:00" }, { "post_id": "167", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Life Insurance and Divorce: What You Need to Know", "post_content_short": "Divorce can affect your life insurance coverage and beneficiaries. Learn how to protect your financial future with guidance from a Vistaplan\nadvisor.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/167\/Life-Insurance-and-Divorce-What-You-Need-to-Know-1.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/life-insurance-and-divorce-what-you-need-to-know\/", "post_date": "2025-11-01 06:00:00" }, { "post_id": "166", "post_category_id": "3", "post_title": "Integrating Mental Health Support into Group Health Insurance Benefits", "post_content_short": "Mental health has become a pivotal focus in today's workplace environment. With increasing awareness about the importance of mental\nwellbeing, many Canadian companies are recognizing the need to incorporate comprehensive mental health support into their group health\ninsurance benefits.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/166\/Integrating-Mental-Health-Support-into-Group-Health-Insurance-Benefits.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/health-insurance\/integrating-mental-health-support-into-group-health-insurance-benefits\/", "post_date": "2025-10-01 06:00:00" }, { "post_id": "165", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "The Role of a Disability Insurance Broker in Tailoring Coverage for Self-Employed Professionals", "post_content_short": "Discover how a disability insurance broker helps self-employed professionals secure tailored income protection to safeguard their financial\nfuture.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/165\/The-Role-of-a-Disability-Insurance-Broker-in-Tailoring-Coverage-for-Self-Employed-Professionals-1.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/the-role-of-a-disability-insurance-broker-in-tailoring-coverage-for-self-employed-professionals\/", "post_date": "2025-09-01 06:00:00" }, { "post_id": "164", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Life Insurance Policies for Parents of Special Needs Children: Long-Term Planning Strategies", "post_content_short": "Explore life insurance policies for parents of special needs children, with guidance to protect your child's future financial and care\nneeds.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/164\/Life-Insurance-Policies-for-Parents-of-Special-Needs-Children-Long-Term-Planning-Strategies-1.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/life-insurance-policies-for-parents-of-special-needs-children-long-term-planning-strategies\/", "post_date": "2025-08-01 06:00:00" }, { "post_id": "163", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Navigating the Complexities of Group Health Insurance Benefits for Small Businesses in Alberta", "post_content_short": "Learn how small businesses can navigate group health insurance benefits in Alberta. Balance coverage and cost with expert guidance from\nVistaplan.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/163\/Navigating-the-Complexities-of-Group-Health-Insurance-Benefits-for-Small-Businesses-in-Alberta-1.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/navigating-the-complexities-of-group-health-insurance-benefits-for-small-businesses-in-alberta\/", "post_date": "2025-07-01 19:03:00" }, { "post_id": "162", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Disability Insurance Brokers: Advocates in the Claims Process", "post_content_short": "Navigating the complex world of disability claims can be overwhelming, especially when you're already dealing with health challenges.\nThis is where a disability insurance broker becomes your greatest ally.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/162\/Disability-Insurance-Brokers-Advocates-in-the-Claims-Process-1.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/disability-insurance-brokers-advocates-in-the-claims-process\/", "post_date": "2025-06-01 19:13:00" }, { "post_id": "161", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Life Insurance for Single Individuals: Is It Necessary?", "post_content_short": "Many people assume that life insurance policies are primarily designed for those with spouses and children. While this is certainly one\nimportant function of life insurance, the truth is that single individuals can benefit significantly from it as well.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/161\/Life-Insurance-for-Single-Individuals-Is-It-Necessary-1.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/life-insurance-for-single-individuals-is-it-necessary\/", "post_date": "2025-05-01 16:39:00" }, { "post_id": "160", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Top Advantages of Group Health Insurance Benefits for Alberta Businesses", "post_content_short": "For businesses looking to provide comprehensive employee benefits, group health insurance is an investment in both employee well-being and\nbusiness success.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/160\/Top-Advantages-of-Group-Health-Insurance-Benefits-for-Alberta-Businesses-1.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/top-advantages-of-group-health-insurance-benefits-for-alberta-businesses\/", "post_date": "2025-04-01 19:45:00" }, { "post_id": "159", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Life Changes and Your Disability Insurance Broker", "post_content_short": "Life is full of significant milestones—marriage, having children, career changes—each bringing new responsibilities and financial\nimplications. These can also have profound effects on your disability insurance coverage.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/159\/Life-Changes-and-Your-Disability-Insurance-Broker-1.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/life-changes-and-your-disability-insurance-broker\/", "post_date": "2025-03-01 20:43:00" }, { "post_id": "158", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Affordable Life Insurance Policy Options in Edmonton", "post_content_short": "Explore some of the best options available for those seeking an affordable life insurance policy in Edmonton, and how to navigate the\nlandscape to find the best deals.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/158\/Affordable-Life-Insurance-Policy-Options-in-Edmonton-1.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/affordable-life-insurance-policy-options-in-edmonton\/", "post_date": "2025-02-01 16:28:00" }, { "post_id": "157", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Navigating Group Health Insurance Benefits in Alberta", "post_content_short": "Understanding the different types of benefits available, how they work, and selecting the best plan can be overwhelming.\nDemystify group health insurance benefits and help you make informed decisions to best serve your employees and your organization.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/157\/Navigating-Group-Health-Insurance-Benefits-in-Alberta-1.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/navigating-group-health-insurance-benefits-in-alberta\/", "post_date": "2025-01-01 15:00:00" }, { "post_id": "156", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "How Your Disability Insurance Broker Calculates Your Coverage Needs", "post_content_short": "When seeking disability insurance, partnering with a broker in Edmonton ensures you get the tailored protection that best suits your needs.\nDisability insurance is a vital safety net for income replacement if illness or injury leaves you unable to work, but how do brokers\npersonalize this coverage to fit your situation?", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/156\/How-Your-Disability-Insurance-Broker-Calculates-Your-Coverage-Needs.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/how-your-disability-insurance-broker-calculates-your-coverage-needs\/", "post_date": "2024-12-01 17:25:00" }, { "post_id": "155", "post_category_id": "9", "post_title": "How to Review and Update Your Life Insurance Policy", "post_content_short": "Life insurance is a crucial component of financial planning, providing a safety net for your loved ones in the event of your passing.\nHowever, securing a life insurance policy is just the first step. To ensure that your coverage remains adequate as your life changes, it's\nessential to review and update your policy regularly.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/155\/How-to-Review-and-Update-Your-Life-Insurance-Policy.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/life-insurance\/how-to-review-and-update-your-life-insurance-policy\/", "post_date": "2024-11-01 20:29:00" }, { "post_id": "154", "post_category_id": "3", "post_title": "Group Health Insurance Benefits: Tailoring Plans to Fit Your Alberta Business", "post_content_short": "When it comes to ensuring the well-being of your team, there's hardly anything more reassuring than offering comprehensive group health\ninsurance benefits. If you're running a business in Alberta, tailoring these plans to fit the unique needs of your organization can be a\ngame-changer.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/154\/Group-Health-Insurance-Benefits-Tailoring-Plans-to-Fit-Your-Alberta-Business.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/health-insurance\/group-health-insurance-benefits-tailoring-plans-to-fit-your-alberta-business\/", "post_date": "2024-10-01 15:45:00" }, { "post_id": "153", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Safeguarding Your Family’s Future: The Essential Role of Disability Insurance", "post_content_short": "When it comes to protecting your family's financial well-being, one crucial aspect often overlooked is disability insurance. The truth is,\nunexpected events can derail your financial stability, leaving you and your loved ones in a precarious situation.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/153\/Safeguarding-Your-Familys-Future-The-Essential-Role-of-Disability-Insurance.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/safeguarding-your-familys-future-the-essential-role-of-disability-insurance\/", "post_date": "2024-09-01 15:15:00" }, { "post_id": "152", "post_category_id": "9", "post_title": "Life Insurance for Millennials: Why It’s Not Too Early to Get a Policy", "post_content_short": "In an era where millennials are redefining priorities, the concept of a life insurance policy might seem like a distant concern. However,\nthe reality is quite the opposite. Getting a life insurance policy sooner rather than later can be a smart move for a myriad of reasons.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/152\/Life-Insurance-for-Millennials-Why-Its-Not-Too-Early-to-Get-a-Policy.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/life-insurance\/life-insurance-for-millennials-why-its-not-too-early-to-get-a-policy\/", "post_date": "2024-08-01 13:00:00" }, { "post_id": "151", "post_category_id": "3", "post_title": "The ABCs of Group Health Insurance Benefits for Alberta Employers", "post_content_short": "As an Alberta employer, one of the most effective ways to show you care about your employees is offering group health insurance benefits.\nThis article will guide you through the basics of setting up these benefits, understanding their pricing,", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/151\/The-ABCs-of-Group-Health-Insurance-Benefits-for-Alberta-Employers.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/the-abcs-of-group-health-insurance-benefits-for-alberta-employers\/", "post_date": "2024-07-01 17:54:00" }, { "post_id": "150", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Protecting Your Income: The Importance of Disability Insurance for Professionals & The Self Employed", "post_content_short": "Let's dive into why disability insurance is a must-have for professionals and the self-employed, and how a disability insurance broker can\nbe your ally in this essential protection.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/150\/Protecting-Your-Income-The-Importance-of-Disability-Insurance-for-Professionals-and-The-Self-Employed.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/disability-insurance\/protecting-your-income-the-importance-of-disability-insurance-for-professionals-and-the-self-employed\/", "post_date": "2024-06-01 18:34:00" }, { "post_id": "149", "post_category_id": "9", "post_title": "Term vs. Whole Life Insurance Policy: Which One is Right for You?", "post_content_short": "Navigating the world of life insurance policies can feel like trying to solve a complex puzzle. Among the myriad of options, term and whole\nlife insurance stand out as two primary choices. But how do you decide which one fits your needs?", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/149\/Term-vs.-Whole-Life-Insurance-Policy-Which-One-is-Right-for-You.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/life-insurance\/term-vs-whole-life-insurance-policy-which-one-is-right-for-you\/", "post_date": "2024-05-01 16:57:00" }, { "post_id": "148", "post_category_id": "3", "post_title": "Why Group Health Insurance Benefits are Vital for Your Small Business", "post_content_short": "In the competitive landscape of Canadian small businesses, offering group health insurance benefits is not just a perk; it's a strategic\nnecessity. Here's a deeper dive into how group health insurance benefits can serve as a cornerstone for small business success.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/media\/website_posts\/148\/Why-Group-Health-Insurance-Benefits-are-Vital-for-Your-Small-Business.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.vistaplan.ab.ca\/insurance-blog\/health-insurance\/why-group-health-insurance-benefits-are-vital-for-your-small-business\/", "post_date": "2024-04-01 16:45:00" } ]