Additions and Increases


Additions and Increases not available on the following plan types.
  • Final & Living Protection
  • Equiliving Critical Illness
  • Equation Generation IV
  • UL Generations
Plan type Requirements Comments/Instructions
Critical Illness Riders
  • 10 Year Renewable to Age 75
  • Level to Age 75
  • Level to Age 100
  • 20 Pay Coverage to age 75
  • 20 Pay Coverage for Life







Return of Premiums on Death Rider

Return of Premiums at Expiry* Rider
 
Return of Premiums at Surrender/Expiry**
Application for Change - G3 #374G3 
 
*Refer to Evidence of Insurability #1343










Application for Change - G3 #374G3

Application for Change - G3 #374G3


Application for Change - G3 #374G3

 
Refer to form #374G3 Pg#2 (CI) for sections required.
Term Plans
Available on Adults only
Single Life - available on the same life insured only
Multi Life - available on the lives insured only (no additional lives) and both lives on Joint First to Die Plans
 
Equimax Plans, Equation Generation IV,Generations
Available on Juvenile and Adult plans (Juvenile Plans: Ages 30 days - 17 years)
Available on the same life(s) insured only
Can add to a single life, Joint First to Die and Joint Last-to-Die plans
Beneficiary is insured unless otherwise stated
* 20 pay available on Equimax and Universal Life plans only

Refer to form #374G3 Pg#2 for sections required
 
*Available on 10 Year Renewable to Age 75 plans only
Refer to form #374G3 Pg#2 for sections required
  
**Available on Level Pay and 20 Pay Plans
Refer to form #374G3 Pg#2 for sections required
Disability Waiver Application for Change - G3 #374G3
 
*Refer to Evidence of Insurability #1343
Refer to form #374G3 for sections required.
Term Application for Change - G3 #374G3
*Refer to Evidence of Insurability #1343
Refer to form #374G3 for sections required.
Notes:
Subject to coverage minimums
Term 30/65 is not available as a rider on Critical Illness or Universal Life policies. It can be added to Term or Equimax Products on the same life only.
Equimax Participating Whole Life Application for Change - G3 #374G3
*Refer to Evidence of Insurability #1343
Refer to form #374G3 for sections required. Include signed illustration. 
Increases can only be completed within 6 months from issue  at original age and rates. Difference in premiums from issue date required. Original contract must be returned to Head Office. 
Any increases after 6 months from the issue date must be requested with a new application through New Business.
Additional Accidental Death Benefit Rider Application for Change - G3 #374G3 Refer to form #374G3 Sections 1, 8 & 9
Not Available on Equiliving Critical Illness or Whole Life 20 pay
Children's Protection Rider (CPR)  Application for Change - G3 #374G3
 
*Refer to Evidence of Insurability #1343
Refer to form #374G3 for sections required.
Available on Whole Life and Universal Life and both individually and corporately owned stand alone single life Term policies. Not available on Critical Illness.
Total CPR coverage on policy can not exceed $30,000

 

Conversions

Products Requirements Comments/Instructions
From Term to:
Equimax Participating Whole Life
Equation Generation IV
UL Generations
Application for Term Conversion #1616
Signed Illustration using Equitable Life's most current software.
For Corporately owned policies the Business Information Form #594 must be completed.

Application for conversion: single life term to joint life permanent
*Issue date of current policies must be April 1st, 2022 or later. Policies with an issue date prior
to April 1st, 2022 must have their eligibility for conversion to a joint policy approved  
by contacting “inforcelifemail@equitable.ca” with the policy numbers prior to completing this form

Conversions using the max NAAR to add EDO without Underwriting do not apply.
Note: Before proceeding with the Conversion the signed illustration must be submitted.
 
Please refer to the Guide to Application for Term Conversion for step by step instructions
and answers to frequently asked questions.
 
To add an additional rider or benefit at the time of conversion,
complete the Application for Life Insurance #350 rather than the
Application for Term Conversion #1616. Indicate the intention to convert the term insurance by checking;
Convert the Term Conversion from policy #___________ on Page #1 of the Application for Life Insurance #350.

EDO
Available when the maximum net amount at risk (NAAR) for the new Equimax policy (located on the illustration)
plus any remaining term coverage (if any) does not exceed the original term coverage amount.
In addition to standard term conversion requirements, the 1616 term conversion worksheet
must be completed and submitted with the request. 
Note:  If the conversion does not meet the requirements outlined above the client may apply to have the EDO
underwritten by completing the Application for Life Insurance #350 rather than the
Application for Term Conversion #1616 .


Conversion credits are not available on G3 policies
Children's Protection Rider (CPR) to Any Plan Available Application for Life and/or Critical Illness Insurance #350 
Ownership Change Form #671OC (see notes if applicable)
Signed Illustration for Equimax Participating Whole Life or Universal Life
To Convert to:
Equimax Participating Whole Life:
Complete the following Sections on the Application for Life and/or Critical Illness Insurance Form #350
Section: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 14.3, 14.4, 17, 18 & 20
Equation Generation IV:
Complete the following Sections on the Application for Life and/or Critical Illness Insurance Form #350
Section: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 14.3, 14.4, 17, 18 & 20
Term:
Complete the following Sections on the Application for Life and/or Critical Illness Insurance Form #350
Section: 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14.3, 14.4, 17, 18 & 20
Available between ages 21 and up to age 25 for up to five times the amount of the original CPR
If ownership is changing, please complete form 671OC (Ownership Change),
otherwise all existing owner(s) must sign form 350 in order to proceed with existing ownership.

 

Deletions and Decreases

Product/Plan Requirements Comments/Instructions
All Products
(Excluding Final & Living Protection)
Application for Change - G3 #374G3
Will also accept Letter of Direction that indicates policy number, clear instructions and is signed and dated by all policy owners.
Refer to form #374G3 for sections required.
Any decrease (subject to coverage minimums) or deletion of a life insured, rider or benefit
On Joint policies the deletion of a life is not available.
Applicable surrender charges will be applied to Universal Life products
Decreases processed at original age and rates
The planned premium on Universal Life policies remains unchanged unless instructed otherwise.
On Equiliving policies, based on when your client's policy was issued, the accumulated premiums for a 
Return of Premium Rider may be decreased or may remain the same if your client makes a face amount
decrease to their policy. NOTE: Please refer to your policy contract.
Final & Living Protection Final Protection & Living Protection Application for Change form #1318  Refer to form #1318 for sections required

 

Exchanges

All Products Requirements Comments/Instructions
Exchange Option:
10 Year Term Plan to 20 Year Term Plan
.
Application for Change - G3 #374G3
Term 10 to term 20 Exchange
Exchange Option available on as of 1st anniversary of the coverage and prior to the 5th policy anniversary or age 65 (whichever comes first). 
Note:
Full or partial of the 10 Year plan may be exchanged subject to minimum face amounts.
The Current Minimum for Preferred class rates are applicable per the current sales illustration.
FYC is 25% on the new 20 year term and renewal commission is the same as a non-exchanged 20 year term.

Exchange Option and Preferred Term Status

If the 10 YRCT has a preferred underwriting class, the preferred underwriting class will carry over to the 20 YRCT upon exchange,
provided it meets our administrative and underwriting rules in effect at that time.


Preferred rates are available for face amounts of 2MIL and greater but are not available for insured persons
over the age of 60 at the time of exchange.


If the 10 YRCT was issued with a preferred risk class and the new 20- YRCT amount of insurance is less than the amount
needed to qualify for preferred rates, standard non-smoker or smoker rates will apply.

.
 
Change Privilege: Critical Illness  Application for Change - G3 #374G3 For availability and policy specifics, please refer to policy contract. 
Note: 
For Living Protection, only Level to Age 75 available, form #374G3 (français) or form #1318 can be used
IMPORTANT: Effective February 12, 2022
We will no longer be continuing our current administrative process of allowing old CI plans to be able to get a current
Equiliving plan design without full underwriting. Old Plans will now change to the version of the CI plan that was available
at the time their original CI plan was put in effect.
For policies that were put in effect prior to February 12, 2022, you will need to contract the individual Quotes Department for
an Illustration
No increases permitted after issue

 

General Information

This section of our Admin Guide for Life & Health Policy Changes applies to G3 policies only.
What is a G3 policy?
A G3 Policy is generally described as a policy contract with an issue date on or after January 1, 2017. Please check the Tax Indicator, on the Coverage Tab on our Equinet Policy Inquiry - Details section of the Individual Inquiry (Policy) section of Equinet to confirm the tax status (G2/G3) of your policy before proceeding.
Assignments: If the policy is assigned, the assignee's release or signature authorizing the change is required.
Beneficiary: If preferred or irrevocable, the beneficiary's signature is required, as well as the policy owner's signature.
COD: A change to an existing policy is a continuation of the existing plan.  Therefore; policy changes are not available on a COD basis.
Premiums: If on annual billing, we require the prorated premium for the addition. If on monthly PAD (pre-authorized debit) we will withdraw the additional premium.
The planned premium on Universal Life policies remains unchanged unless instructed otherwise.
 
Evidence: When determining evidence requirements, include any additional coverage issued within 6 months with Equitable.
Original Documents: Original Documents are not required when sending applications/requirements electronically.
Fees: No Charges apply for change processing. A $50 charge will apply to reverse the change. Where permitted, the reversal of a policy change is only available within 21 calendar days from the date the change was processed.
 
 

Miscellaneous

Type of Change Requirements Comments
Rating Reconsideration & Removal of Exclusion Clause Application for Change - G3 #374G3 Refer to form #374G3 for sections required.
Note:
For Joint Policies all lives insured must complete sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8 of the Application for Change.
The planned premium on Universal Life policies remains unchanged unless instructed otherwise.
Evidence Of Insurability:
To be determined by Underwriting
Separate Policy Option

The Ownership, Beneficiary change and Pre-authorized banking information forms 
are not required if the separate policy option is on the same life.

Application for Change - G3 #374G3

Beneficiary Change Request Form #671BCF 

Ownership Change Form #671OC  

Pre-Authorized Debit Form #378 & void cheque 

Complete Sections 1, 8 & 9 on Form #374G3. Base coverage and any riders not being separated will remain
as is on the original policy. Provide a new signed illustration for the coverage that is being moved to a
separate policy (illustration for UL plans only).

Note:This option is for separating an individual line of life insurance coverage to a new policy.
Term at original age and rates
Critical Illness riders on Universal Life policy can be split off at original age and rates.
Only available on riders issued with a 2005 plan code or later.
All others must be process as a Replacement.
 
Option to Elect Individual Policies Application for Life and/or Critical Illness Insurance #350 
Ownership Change Form #671OC 
Signed Illustration for Equimax Participating Whole Life and Universal Life
Note:
This option is for Joint Policies with Special Options Rider; this allows each insured to take a
new policy equal to or less than the original face amount at attained age and rates.

Please see policy contract for eligibility. Evidence of Material Change of Relationship may be required;
refer to the policy contract

Evidence required in the event of a marriage/common law relationship change,
would typically include a copy of a separation agreement or divorce certificate. 

Evidence in the event of a business relationship change would include
official documentation indicating the partnership no longer exists. Section 11 on form #350 must indicate 
Option to Elect Individual Policies from policy # __________

Term:
Complete Sections 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 17 & 20 on Application #350

Equimax Participating Whole Life:
Complete Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 17 & 20 on Application #350

Equation Generation IV, Generations:
Complete Sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 17 & 20 on Application #350
 
Guaranteed Insurability Option
or Flexible Guaranteed Insurability Option
- Exercising on option date
Application for Life and/or Critical Illness Insurance #350 
Signed illustration (for Equimax Participating Whole Life or Universal Life)
Ownership Change Form #671OC  (see notes if applicable)
Term:
Complete Sections 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 17 & 20 on Application #350
Equimax Participating Whole Life:
Complete Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 17 & 20 on Application #350
Equation Generation IV, Generations:
Complete Sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 17 & 20 on Application #350
Notes
If Insured was a juvenile at issue of the Guaranteed Insurability option please also complete sections 14.3 and 14.4:
Only available on the dates specified in the client's contract.
If ownership is changing, please complete form 671 OC (Ownership Change),
otherwise all existing owner(s) must sign form 350 in order to proceed with existing ownership.

For GIO options less than $50,000 the coverage must be issued as a new issue Equimax Participating
Whole Life policy.

These restrictions are in place due to the current coverage minimums on each product.

 

Replacements

Requirements:
All New Business Requirements for the new policy
LIRD (Not required for replacement of CI Coverage or replacing with CI Coverage)
Termination for Internal Replacement #1609 
Comments/ Instructions:
The Termination for Internal Replacement form is used to surrender a policy (or coverage under a policy) and replace it with a new policy or coverage from Equitable Life.
Do not submit this form to us until your new policy or coverage is issued.
The New Coverage/Policy will be issued and the Original Policy to be replaced will subsequently be terminated upon receipt of the Termination for Internal Replacement form. A refund of any qualifying overlapping premiums will occur according to the direction included on Pg#2 of the Termination for Internal Replacement form when Original Policy is terminated.
To qualify for a refund of overlapping premiums we must receive this form within 30 days of the issue date of the new policy or coverage. Premiums will be refunded to the previous *monthiversary of your existing policy.

 

Smoker to Non Smoker

Product Requirements Comments
All Products Excluding Final & Living Protection Application for Change - G3 #374G3
Evidence of Insurability:
Urine
 
Refer to form #374G3 for sections required.
Note, all lives insured must complete the application for change on Joint policies
For smoker definition by product type please refer to the Pg. #23 in our Guide to Individual Underwriting #1024 
The planned premium on Universal Life policies remains unchanged unless instructed otherwise.
Age 16 Non-Smoker Declaration -Equimax and UL policies Signed non-smoker declaration by insured and owner(s)
 
Note: if request is received more than 60 days from the policy anniversary after the Insureds 18th birthday please refer to form 374G3 for sections required.
The non-smoker declaration will not be sent out on UL Generation Product
Final & Living Protection Final Protection & Living Protection Application for Change form #1318 Refer to form #1318 for sections required

 

Universal Life

Type of Change Requirements Comments
Change in Cost of Insurance - Universal Life Application for Change - G3 #374G3 Level to YRT (at attained age and original rates): Complete sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 on form #374G3. (section 7 if Insured is under exact age of 16) 
YRT to Level (at attained age and original rates, minimum age 16): Complete sections 1, 8, and 9 on form #374G3 
YRT to Level at attained age and original rates, minimum age 16; if over age 75 contact individual Quotes Department for an illustration.
The change to a Level COI is not available on UL Generations
Change in Death Benefit Option Application for Change - G3 #374G3

Available Death Benefit Option Changes:

Account Value Protector to Level (Complete sections 1, 8 and 9 on form #374G3)

Level to Account Value Protector (Complete sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 on form #374G3 and section 7 if Insured is under exact age of 16)


 

Whole Life

Type of Change Requirements Comments
Reduced Paid Up Application for Change - G3 #374G3 Complete sections 1, 8 & 9 on form #374G3 
Note:
For Final Protection, form #374G3 (français) or form #1318 (sections 1, 4, 5) can be used
Tax implications may apply


Policies with an Issue Date of March 22, 2020 and Prior:
Excelerator Deposit Option (EDO) (Equimax Participating Whole Life only) Application for Change - G3 #374G3 (if applicable - refer to comments section):
Adding/increasing EDO after 12 months from application date. Ratings above 200% and up to and including 300%
Resuming EDO after 24 months from EDO stop date
Note:
Adding EDO or Increasing existing EDO:
With a rating above 200% and up to and including 300%: Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 on form #374G3** Additional evidence if required to be determined by Underwriting
EDO cannot be added to policies with a flat extra rating subject to maximum EDO amounts
Stopping or Decreasing existing EDO:
Call/Email/Letter of direction from owner confirming decrease/stop date (if monthly PAD, notice must be provided to head office a minimum of 10 business days prior to withdrawal date)
Decreases are subject to minimum EDO amounts
Resuming EDO:
Within 24 months from EDO stop date: Call/Email/Letter of direction from owner confirming amount and reactivation date
After 24 months from EDO stop date: Complete sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 on form #374G3** Additional evidence if required to be determined by Underwriting
EDO Limits:
Payments are limited to the highest amount paid to the policy in the previous 36 month period as determined by Equitable Life.
 
 
 
 
 
Policies with an Issue Date of March 23, 2020 and After:
Excelerator Deposit Option (EDO) (Equimax Participating Whole Life only) Application for Change - G3 #374G3 (if applicable - refer to comments section):
Adding/increasing EDO after Issue Resuming EDO after 60 months from EDO stop date
Note:
Adding EDO or Increasing existing EDO:
Complete Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 on form #374G3 ** Additional evidence if required to be determined by Underwriting EDO can be added to policies with a rating of 300% or less (cannot be added to policies with a flat extra rating)Subject to maximum EDO amounts
Stopping or Decreasing existing EDO:
Call/Email/Letter of direction from owner confirming decrease/stop date (if monthly PAD, notice must be provided to head office a minimum of 10 business days prior to withdrawal date)
Decreases are subject to minimum EDO amounts
Resuming EDO:
Within 60 months from EDO stop date: Call/Email/Letter of direction from owner confirming amount and reactivation date
After 60 months from EDO stop date: Complete sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 on form #374G3** Additional evidence if required to be determined by Underwriting EDO Limits:
Payments are limited to the highest amount paid to the policy in the previous 5 years as determined by Equitable Life