Specialty Life Insurance Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Looking at 447 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff and advisors for being extremely friendly, helpful, patient, and exceptionally knowledgeable during every single interaction. People feel very comfortable throughout the entire application journey, noting that representatives take the time to explain policies clearly without applying any pressure. Some reviewers were not happy with the persistent cold calls and frequent unsolicited contact attempts coming from a variety of different numbers. Consumers also mentioned that trying to reach out or return messages was very frustrating because the contact numbers frequently did not work or went dead.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Besides being spammed, which gives big scam vibes - I researched the company to find actual users who had great feedback so I entertained it.. and my rep was actually fantastic. Easy to work with, ve... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I had the pleasure of dealing with Penny Morash, she made me feel very comfortable . Penny is very friendly, pleasant , knowledgeable. very confidant. She helped me with what i needed... I have given... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The person that assisted me was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. I did find it was a rather long process. I am confident that some questions could be eliminated or merged somehow with... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m sixty six years young with type two diabetes. It was very difficult for me to find an insurance company that would cover me. I’m so relieved now that I can have some money to cover my funeral and... See more

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  1. Personal Insurance Company

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Specialty Life Insurance specializes in guaranteed and simplified issue insurance products in Canada.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Spam callers…

Spam calling multiple times daily even though they've been told to stop more than once. They now & forever will only get voicemail

1 April 2026
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Apologies for the inconvenience, please email us your phone number at info@specialtylifeinsurance.ca and we will ensure it is permanently removed.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have repeatedly asked this company to…

I have repeatedly asked this company to stop calling me as I decided not to go with them due to thier outrageous amount of phone calls. Even when I blocked thier number they would call on multiple different numbers. They are still calling daily

31 March 2026
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Reply from Specialty Life Insurance

Apologies for the inconvenience, please email us your phone number at info@specialtylifeinsurance.ca and we will ensure it is permanently removed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

the sale person was very patient with…

the sale person was very patient with me not being a very good techy guy lol. Hope to here from you soon with my policy .
thx Rick

26 March 2026
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Reply from Specialty Life Insurance

Hello Rick, thank you for your kind feedback! We're glad to hear our representative was patient and made the process comfortable for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On the spot approval of policy

On the spot approval of policy. They provide options of amount as per the customer needs and premium is within reach or budget.

29 March 2026
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Reply from Specialty Life Insurance

We're glad to hear the approval process was quick and that we were able to offer options that fit your needs and budget. We truly appreciate your support!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was recommended by a friend of mine

I was recommended by a friend of mine. Made the call and after a few questions.I was approved

22 March 2026
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Reply from Specialty Life Insurance

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you were referred to us and that the process was smooth and straightforward. We truly appreciate your trust and support!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

reasonable rate

reasonable rate for seniorpeople

29 March 2026
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Reply from Specialty Life Insurance

Hello Noel, thank you for sharing!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Was a good experience

Was a good experience

26 March 2026
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Reply from Specialty Life Insurance

Hello Ralph, we appreciate you sharing your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service

Great Customer Service, answered all my questions, prices to fit my needs

25 March 2026
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Reply from Specialty Life Insurance

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that all your questions were answered and that we were able to find options that fit your needs and budget.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good explanation of the plan

Good explanation of the plan. Polite and not pushy. Took her time with me as I am not to computer literate.

16 March 2026
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Reply from Specialty Life Insurance

Thank you for your kind feedback! We're glad to hear that everything was explained clearly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The agent explained policy

The agent explained policy, and completed application over the phone. She was very pleasant to deal with. The policy was issued in a timely fashion and mailed to me. Thank you.

3 March 2026
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Reply from Specialty Life Insurance

Hello Sharon, thank you for your kind feedback! We're glad to hear that the process was smooth and clearly explained, and that your policy was issued and delivered in a timely manner.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They explain everything well

They explain everything well, and provided options for my specific needs.

16 March 2026
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Reply from Specialty Life Insurance

Hello Lance, thank you for your kind feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Agent was able to explain everything…

Agent was able to explain everything very well. Questions did not take too long.

14 March 2026
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Reply from Specialty Life Insurance

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that everything was explained clearly and that the process was efficient.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Specialty Life Insurance

Hello John, we're sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. Please feel free to reach out to us at info@specialtylifeinsurance.ca
so we can assist you further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Penny was very helpful

Penny was very helpful, she was very clear about everything.

11 March 2026
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Reply from Specialty Life Insurance

Thank you for your kind feedback! We're so glad to hear that Penny was helpful and provided clear explanations throughout the process. We truly appreciate your support!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I finally got my policy in the mail

I finally got my policy in the mail. It is put with my will.

10 March 2026
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Reply from Specialty Life Insurance

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear your policy arrived safely and that everything is in place. If you ever have any questions or need assistance, we're always here to help.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They want your phone number an that…

They want your phone number an that will result in them calling a million times guess if you dont like someone you can put there number in

17 March 2026
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Reply from Specialty Life Insurance

Apologies for the inconvenience, please email us your phone number at info@specialtylifeinsurance.ca and we will ensure it is permanently removed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All the staff we dealt with were great

All the staff we dealt with were great, and took the time to answer all our questions.

15 March 2026
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Reply from Specialty Life Insurance

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad our team was able to assist you and make sure all your questions were answered.

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