Shirley Lawrence - RBC Insurance Advisor, Registered Retirement Consultant

05/19/2026

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Physical hygiene is important but healthy habits include your mind as well as your body. Here are 4 practices that can help protect your mental well-being.

05/07/2026

It's the middle of the night and you’re still awake. Like many Canadians, worries about your finances have a way of creeping in. So, you do what feels increasingly natural these days and turn to an AI chatbot for answers. It responds within seconds.

But a chatbot can only work with what you type. It can’t pick up on unspoken hesitation or anxiety, or know to ask follow-up questions you didn’t know you needed to ask.

Fast answers have their place. But they’re not the whole picture, and when it comes to protecting you and your family, the whole picture matters.

Read why human expertise and true empathy matters. https://bit.ly/4f6aQBE

05/07/2026

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

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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...

05/07/2026

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Despite fears of serious illness, few Canadians have protection in place, leaving them financially exposed when facing health concerns.

05/06/2026

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Despite fears of serious illness, few Canadians have protection in place, leaving them financially exposed when facing health concerns.

05/05/2026

Great news! RBC Guaranteed Investment Funds (RBC GIF) was ranked as one of the top performing segregated fund families in 2025.

Even through unpredictable markets, RBC GIF continued to deliver, backed by the investment expertise of RBC Global Asset Management, offering performance with protection through changing conditions.

That kind of resilience is exactly what segregated funds are designed for, and we're glad to have been part of your financial journey this year. If you haven't explored how RBC GIF can support your financial goals, let's connect.

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05/05/2026

Your love doesn't have an expiry date, your protection shouldn't either.

Already have term life insurance? Now is a great time to check that your coverage still fits. You may even have options to convert to permanent protection without new medical questions.

One quick conversation could make all the difference.
Reach out today and we can make sure you're covered for every chapter ahead.

05/04/2026

This Mother's Day, here's a thought worth sitting with: the love you gives isn't something that comes with an expiry date. So why should your protection?

If you already have a term life insurance policy, you've already taken an incredible step for your family. But as your life evolves, new milestones, growing kids, shifting priorities, your coverage can evolve with you.

If you have an RBC Term policy, you may have options to transition to permanent coverage without going through medical underwriting again. That means the protection you put in place years ago can keep pace with the life you're building today.

All it takes is a quick call to make sure your plan still fits your life.

05/04/2026

Your phone, e-bike, and laptop have something in common — and it's worth knowing about. Lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise across Canada, and they're not like ordinary fires.

Read the full guide to help keep your home, and everyone in it, safer.

Lithium-ion battery fires are increasing across Canada, fueled by their growing presence in homes. Here’s how to properly handle lithium-ion batteries, and what to do in the event of a fire.