Diane Alexander Life, Health and Wealth Advisor at RBC Insurance

08/31/2026

Protection isn't about transactions; it's about honouring the instinct to care for the people who matter most.

I'm excited to share the latest episode of Insurance Matters, where Maria Winslow, our SVP of Individual & Group Insurance Products and Pricing, sits down with Tony Chapman to talk about what makes our Participating Whole Life solution truly different. This conversation gets to the heart of how we're delivering real, lasting value for the families who've placed their trust in us.

Our next-generation Participating Whole Life is evolving to meet families where they are, with long-term, durable value that actually means something.

Watch the full discussion here.

Maria Winslow articulates the fundamental value of insurance protection and the distinctive advantages of RBC Insurance’s Participating Whole Life. She highlights a recent enhancement that delivered increased dividend distributions to current policyholders, elevating internal rates of return by up...

08/28/2026

Protecting your financial future can feel complicated. Perhaps you’ve done some research, asked an AI chatbot, and discovered that insurance can be one of the most important financial tools to protect what you’ve built.

My job isn’t to take you back to square one, it’s to pick up where your research left off. To catch what might have slipped through. To help you move from "thinking about it" to having the right insurance protection in place.

Here’s an interesting read on how AI and human advice work together. And when you’re ready to take that next step, let’s talk.

When it comes to purchasing insurance and protecting your future, AI and human advisors are teammates.

08/26/2026

Instead of fretting about whether a payout will come through, it’s far more empowering to understand the small handful of situations that can complicate things. Knowing these exceptions isn’t about expecting the worst — it’s about giving you and your family clarity and protection. In this article, we break down the most common reasons a life insurance payout might be delayed or denied, and how to keep your coverage working exactly as intended.

While the majority of insurance policies are paid out, here are 10 reasons why a life insurance payout is denied in Canada.

08/24/2026

The principles of successful investing have been tested over time. RBC GAM Senior Portfolio Manager Sarah Riopelle breaks them down in this educational article.

08/21/2026

This September, I’m running to support child mental health with RBC Race for the Kids and I need YOUR support to reach my fundraising goal! Together we can set kids up for a thriving future. Please consider a donation today https://bit.ly/4zvHPqQ

08/19/2026

Money stress is a workplace problem, and the numbers don't lie.

43% of Canadians say money is their #1 source of stress.* And 82% of employees across Canada and the US admit to spending time at work focused on financial worries, directly impacting productivity and performance.**

Financial wellbeing isn't separate from physical and mental health, they're deeply connected.** When employees feel financially vulnerable, stress rises, and so does their risk of illness.*

That's why RBC Insurance offers a variety of complementary financial wellbeing resources within group benefits plans, giving your clients' employees the tools they need to feel more in control of their financial, mental, and physical health.

Ready to show your clients what's possible? Let's talk.

*https://bit.ly/3U3i7Kd

** https://bit.ly/4gEkEDo

08/17/2026

One of the most important things I've learned as an advisor?

You don't need to be a medical expert to have the conversations that matter most.
I recently watched an insightful interview with Kris Fogarty from RBC Insurance, and one thing really resonated: the way underwriting has evolved means we can now say "yes" to more people, faster, and with greater confidence than ever before.
Conditions that were once automatic declines are now assessed thoughtfully, looking at the whole person, not just a single diagnosis. That changes everything for the clients we serve.

Here's what I'm taking away:
1. Point-of-sale decisioning means some clients can be approved before they leave our meeting
2. Full, honest disclosure doesn't mean automatic decline, it means accurate protection when it's needed most
3. Our role is to normalize the conversation, create a safe space, and help clients understand that being open now protects their family later
The majority of Canadians still don't have enough coverage. Every conversation we have could genuinely change someone's life.

That's why I do this work. To help people protect the ones they love.

🎬 Worth a watch

https://bit.ly/4wsXzrX

Kristine Fogarty, Chief Underwriting Officer for Life and Living Benefits explores RBC Insurance's underwriting transformation, showcasing how point-of-sale decisioning and the philosophy of "assessing people, not risks" delivers faster approvals and better protection for clients when they need it m...

08/14/2026

Going solo in retirement? According to Farzana Damji, Senior Director of Product Development at RBC Insurance, single Canadians face unique financial challenges, but the right strategy makes all the difference.

Don't leave your financial security to chance. Start planning today.

Article is in English only.

Those depending on a single income in retirement have some unique challenges to consider.

08/13/2026

There is no feeling like the feeling of being able to give back to your community. We had a great day preparing a meal at Ronald McDonald House - Calgary. It was so much fun to prepare a meal for the families staying at RMH while they are caring for a sick child. To be able to provide nourishment and an encouraging smile meant the world. A highlight was getting a tour of the house and learning about the history of Ronald McDonald House and of the many ways Ronald McDonald house supports families who live outside the city and have a child staying in hospital. It is such an amazing organization and feel privileged to be able to make a small contribution to this organization. Thank you for all you do

07/15/2026

What a great way to kick off the Calgary Stampede . . . by volunteering at Metis Fest Calgary. There were so many dignitaries from our community that I got to meet, such as Metis Nation of Alberta's President Andrea Sandmaier, District 5 captain Kevin Metz, the Alberta Women's representative Gabrielle Blatz, Provincial Youth Representative Rebecca Lavallee, and we even had Calgary's mayor Jeremy Farkas stop by to say hello. There were many other's in attendance, too many to mention. All in all it was a great day, the weather was perfect and we were able to celebrate our Metis Heritage. I look forward to more opportunities to connect with the community this year.