Meri Macia, Regional Director, RBC Insurance

07/25/2026

Canada's provincial health plans cover very little, sometimes nothing at all when you're travelling abroad.

For Canadian seniors, that makes travel insurance more than just a nice-to-have.

Whether you're heading somewhere warm for the winter or exploring a new corner of the world, the right coverage can protect against unexpected health expenses, your trip investment, and your peace of mind.

Here's how to find a plan that truly fits your needs.

Whether you need travel medical insurance or trip cancellation and interruption, here’s the best travel insurance options for seniors and retirees in Canada.

07/23/2026

You've put everything into building your business.

One unexpected moment shouldn't unravel it.

RBC YourTerm®️ helps business owners protect what they've built, whether that's a key person, a business loan, or the people who depend on you most.

Coverage from 10 to 40 years. Level premiums for the selected term length. And the flexibility to adjust as your business grows: exchange to a longer term anytime within 8 years no medical exam, or you can convert to permanent coverage in full or partially.

Because the relationships and the business you've worked so hard to build deserve a plan as serious as they are.

Let me show you how it works for business owners.

07/20/2026

62% of students are juggling multiple ways to pay for school, and most don't fully understand how it all adds up. If you have a student in your life (or you are one), this is worth a few minutes of your time. 👇

07/14/2026

Choosing a life insurance beneficiary feels straightforward, until it isn't.
An outdated name on your policy or a minor listed without a plan are small oversights that can create real stress for the people you're trying to protect.

We've put together a guide to the most common mistakes Canadians make when naming a life insurance beneficiary — and the simple steps you can take to make sure your plan works the way you intended.

Because the people who matter most deserve more than good intentions.
Read the full article.

Getting life insurance also means naming a beneficiary. Here’s some of the common mistakes Canadians should avoid when choosing a life insurance beneficiary and help protect the people you care about.

07/11/2026

Nobody builds a business thinking about what happens if they're not there.

But the people who depend on you, your partners, your team, your family. They need a plan.

Term insurance for your business isn't about expecting the worst. It's about making sure the people and the work you care about are protected no matter what.

RBC YourTerm®️ is Life insurance that’s built around exactly what your business needs, a key person, a loan, a partnership.

Flexible coverage that moves with you: an industry-leading 8-year window to exchange to a longer term without a medical exam, and the option to convert to permanent coverage, partially or fully as your business grows.

Let’s customize an insurance plan for you and your business.

07/09/2026

Single Canadians are one of the fastest-growing client segments and one of the most underserved.

RBC Insurance's Farzana Damji shares how advisors can start the conversation and help clients plan with real confidence.

Read the full article.

Farzana Damji goes deep on what sort of insurance people may need at different stages of life — and in different life circumstances.

05/13/2026

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.

05/10/2026

Mother's Day is a beautiful reminder of the people who shaped us, and the ones counting on us to be there. Happy Mother's Day!

Being a parent means showing up. Not just on the special days, but in the quiet, everyday moments that really matter. That's exactly what life insurance does - it shows up when your family needs it most.

Here's what might surprise you: life insurance costs less than most people think. A term policy can give you real confidence that your family is taken care of, no matter what twists and turns come your way.

Let's connect.

05/08/2026

It’s tempting to use AI to shop for insurance the way you’d shop for a phone plan. Plug in your details, compare prices, pick the best rate.

But here's what most people don't realize: insurance pricing can be complicated, and AI draws from historical data. And when that data carries bias, even unintentional bias, the recommendations can too. For example, occupation-based pricing can indirectly create gender-based differences. Postal codes or marital status might unintentionally discriminate based on ethnicity or age.

What I bring is professional judgement that goes beyond a data profile. I take the time to understand who you actually are, and I’ll advocate to make sure the coverage you’re getting is fair and suited to your situation.

Your financial protection deserves more than algorithms alone can provide. This article explains why and more. https://bit.ly/4u6t4rE

05/06/2026

Many of us have experienced the following: You either Google or ask an AI chatbot about one insurance question and suddenly you’re deep in a rabbit hole of terms, options, and “it depends” answers that leave you more confused than when you started. Analysis paralysis sets in.

That’s the gap I help fill – cutting through all that noise, figuring out what actually applies to your life, and getting you from researching to feeling confidently protected.
AI builds knowledge. Advisors build confidence that leads to action.

Discover how to move from research to real protection. https://bit.ly/4n9uOgQ