Canadian Single Premium Variable Benefit Policy

Canadian Single Premium Variable Benefit Policy

The Canadian Single Premium Variable Benefit (SPVB) Bond is a single-premium whole of life bond distributed to Canadian nationals.


The bond allows the appointment of an Investment Adviser and Discretionary Managers, subject to acceptance. Premium will be invested in the permitted investments selected by the policyholder, the appointed adviser or by the appointed Investment Manager.


The value of the investments will dictate the value of the Bond. The bond should follow section 817h (Diversification of Assets) of the IRS code, which states:

  • No more than 55 percent of the value of the total assets of the account is represented by any one investment;
  • No more than 70 percent of the value of the total assets of the account is represented by any two investments;
  • No more than 80 percent of the value of the total assets of the account is represented by any three investments; and
  • No more than 90 percent of the value of the total assets of the account is represented by any four investments.


Basic Features

Investments Open Architecture, Discretionary Manager, Investment Adviser
Withdrawals CAD5,000 minimum (Remaining balance must be CAD10,000+) regular withdrawals applied
Death Benefit Variable at policy level
Surrender Yes
Assignments Yes
Additional Charges N/A
Additonal notes N/A
Minimum charge value Applied for admin fees for some policies
Policy Currency CAD (Canadian Dollars)
Adviser assigned Ongoing adviser charges deducted quarterly
Charges Will be deducted quarterly on policy anniversary based on the policy value.