Life and Health Insurance Industry Provides Help Line for Lac-Mégantic

TORONTO, July 11, 2013 /CNW/ - The Canadian Life and Health Insurance industry extends deepest condolences to the residents of Lac-Mégantic as they deal with the terrible tragedy in their community.

The Canadian life and health insurance industry is committed to working with residents to ensure that their needs are met as quickly and efficiently as possible. In that regard, we hope that the following will be helpful to those in need of assistance:

• It is best to always start with your existing insurance agent or financial advisor to discuss any needs or questions.
  
  
• For   assistance   with  life and health insurance company contact  information or with locating a life insurance policy, contact the OmbudService for Life & Health Insurance at 1-866-582-2088 (ext. 2133), or on the web at www.olhi.ca.
  
  
• The CLHIA has established a page on its website at www.clhia.ca for residents of Lac-Mégantic that will point to other helpful information such as links to the websites of its life and health insurance company members and information booklets on life and disability insurance.

SOURCE: Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Inc.