ANR Wealth Blogs

What Is an Immediate Financing Arrangement and How Does It Work for Canadian Business Owners?

Stacy Arseneault

Published on: 03/27/2026

An Immediate Financing Arrangement lets Canadian business owners use life insurance and borrowing together to preserve capital and improve tax efficiency—when structured correctly.

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What Is Corporate-Owned Life Insurance and Why Do Incorporated Owners Keep Hearing About It?

Stacy Arseneault

Published on: 03/27/2026

Corporate-owned life insurance helps Canadian business owners transfer wealth tax-efficiently, fund buy-sell agreements, and protect their corporation when structured properly.

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Most Business Owners Have Insurance. Very Few Have the Right Structure.

Stacy Arseneault

Published on: 03/27/2026

Most business owners have insurance, but few have it structured properly—learn how to align coverage with your corporate structure, estate, and real financial risks.

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