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May 02, 2023, 06:01 ET The majority of Canadians are losing out on opportunities to maximize inheritance for loved ones

Survey reveals that a lack of knowledge about estate planning fundamentals is a leading cause: RBC Insurance TORONTO, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Inflation and market volatility continue to hammer at...

Jul 05, 2022, 09:00 ET Three-quarters of young Canadians more likely to leave their current job for one with better benefits

TORONTO, July 5, 2022 /CNW/ - In the midst of a tight labour market, Canadians are placing increasing importance on employer-provided benefits plans. According to a recent RBC Insurance survey,...

May 10, 2022, 07:01 ET One-third of older Canadians accelerate retirement, while expenses and purchasing power remains top concern: RBC Insurance

Good planning is critical in driving confidence around their future finances TORONTO, May 10, 2022 /CNW/ - Changing external factors like the pandemic, economic uncertainty and inflation have...

Feb 01, 2022, 07:01 ET More Canadians now perceive mental illness as a disability: RBC Poll

Feelings of burnout and worries about finances should they get sick with COVID-19 or another illness are top stressors leading to reports of poor mental health TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - As...

Oct 05, 2021, 08:05 ET Canadians place high expectations on employer benefits amid hot labour market: RBC Insurance poll

Majority of Canadians (68 per cent) would take a job with a good benefits plan over another job that pays more, but does not have a benefits plan Nearly half of younger working Canadians indicate...

Jun 22, 2021, 07:00 ET Canadians opening up about difficult topics more often during pandemic: RBC Insurance poll

TORONTO, June 22, 2021 /CNW/ - Prompted by the challenges of the past year, Canadians are now having more frequent conversations about difficult topics. According to a recent survey from RBC...

Jun 01, 2021, 09:10 ET Canadian workers with disabilities and chronic health challenges face increased barriers accessing care during COVID-19: RBC Insurance Poll

Survey highlights value of virtual care tools and reveals there's room to improve on accessible benefits TORONTO, June 1, 2021 /CNW/ - As businesses start looking ahead to a post-pandemic future,...

Feb 09, 2021, 07:00 ET Canadians re-evaluating how they spend, save and invest during the pandemic: RBC Insurance

Canadians aged 55-75 able to accumulate more savings but are also providing variety of financial support during the pandemic TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2021 /CNW/ - While the majority of older Canadians say...

Jan 26, 2021, 07:00 ET RBC Insurance adds new participating life offering to help meet clients' future financial needs

TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2021 /CNW/ - This is the time of year when Canadians dust off their financial plans and take stock of their financial health including their insurance needs. To help Canadians...

Oct 07, 2020, 07:00 ET Working Canadians turning to virtual support as they struggle with mental and financial health

Survey shows insurers and employers play a significant role in supporting employee wellbeing TORONTO, Oct. 7, 2020 /CNW/ - While the pandemic continues to affect Canadian businesses, it's clear that...

Sep 22, 2020, 07:00 ET Canadians with experience of mental health issues more likely to view it as disability

RBC Insurance poll finds attitudes more likely to shift with personal exposure TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2020 /CNW/ - In a year when the global pandemic has sent stress levels soaring, Canadians who have...

Feb 19, 2020, 07:00 ET Canadian women over 45 feeling confident about finances for retirement

More active financial role, good health and good earnings are all reasons underpinning their positivity Highlights: Canadian women over 45 are feeling fairly positive about their financial future,...

Jan 21, 2020, 07:00 ET Younger Working Canadians more likely to value virtual healthcare and to use it for mental health services

Digital tools in insurance benefits can help employers improve employee morale and health Highlights: 72 per cent of working Canadians would perceive their employer more positively if their employer...

Sep 24, 2019, 07:00 ET Canadian workers increasingly recognize mental illness as a disability, but stigma remains: RBC Insurance

Survey reveals fear of repercussions can impede willingness to seek help Highlights: More Canadians are recognizing depression (53 per cent) and anxiety (41 per cent) as disabilities compared to last ...

Jun 26, 2019, 11:25 ET Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada and RBC Insurance help families stay close to each other when they need it the most

RBC Insurance announces a commitment that will enable 2,016 nights of family stays at Ronald McDonald House Charities across Canada TORONTO, June 26, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, RBC Insurance announced a...

Jun 19, 2019, 07:00 ET Medical reasons make up one-third of Canadians' travel claims: RBC Insurance

Poll also uncovers travel pet peeves, most important items to insure, claims barriers Twitter: Medical reasons make up one-third of Canadians' travel claims @RBCInsurance Highlights: Canadians'...

May 28, 2019, 07:01 ET Number of Working Canadians Who Need Time Off for Disability on the Rise

Yet disability coverage is on the decline, leaving Canadians at financial risk Twitter: Number of working Canadians who need time off for disability on the rise @RBCInsurance Highlights: A majority...

Apr 08, 2019, 07:00 ET Incidence of long term disability claims predicted to fall in 2019

RBC Insurance predicts year-over-year incidence rates of Long Term Disability (LTD) claims to decrease by 3.6% compared to 2018 TORONTO, April 8, 2019 /CNW/ - The RBC Insurance Group Long Term...

Feb 26, 2019, 07:00 ET Canadian women are relatively well-prepared financially: RBC Insurance Poll

Yet despite strong financial awareness confidence about future security diminishes Highlights: The majority of women over 45 have a very clear idea of what they would do with a sudden lump sum of...

Jan 15, 2019, 07:00 ET Two-thirds of Canadians can't afford time off for caregiving: RBC Insurance Poll

Finding spurs first-ever disability rider for family compassionate care Twitter: @RBCInsurance launches an industry first Family Compassionate Care Rider to our Disability Insurance product offering...

Nov 20, 2018, 07:00 ET Canadians favour caffeine fix over financial security: RBC Insurance Poll

Despite concerns, Canadians unwilling to give up daily luxuries Twitter: Canadians favour caffeine fix over financial security: Poll @RBCInsurance Highlights: Three-quarters (74 per cent) of...

Sep 25, 2018, 07:00 ET Mental health issues are less likely to be seen as a disability

Yet, 30 per cent of working Canadians who have taken time off because of a disability say it was for a mental illness Twitter: Mental health issues are less likely to be seen as a disability, yet 30% ...

Jul 17, 2018, 07:00 ET This is not your parents' group benefits plan

RBC Insurance launches new tailored digital Wellness Program to help foster workplace health and wellbeing Twitter: Employers can foster a healthier workforce by encouraging employees to change their ...

Apr 24, 2018, 07:00 ET Fewer Canadians have disability coverage through workplace benefits, leaving them more at risk

Twitter: The number of Canadians with disability insurance through workplace benefits is on the decline, leaving them more at risk @RBCInsurance Summary: The number of Canadians with disability...

Jan 30, 2018, 07:00 ET RBC Insurance predicts long term disability incidences to rise in 2018

Long Term Disability Forecast can help businesses manage costs related to claims Twitter: Long term disability incidences forecast to rise in 2018 according to @RBCInsurance Summary: RBC Insurance...