Rene, age 39, is a framing carpenter at a company that builds doors and windows. He has group disability insurance equivalent to 60% of his annual…

Rene, age 39, is a framing carpenter at a company that builds doors and windows. He has group disability insurance equivalent to 60% of his annual salary, which is $70,000. His monthly living expenses are $3,500. Since he has no pension plan at work, Rene has enrolled in an individual RRSP through payroll deductions ($1,000 per month). His RRSP savings currently amount to $45,000. In addition, Rene has $10,000 in a non-registered savings account. What should Rene’s life insurance agent advise him?