Hi LifeFWD registrants,
Thank you for joining our latest LifeFWD webinar episode, Keeping Pace with AI to Unlock Real Impact in Insurance. In case you missed it, watch the full recording of the webinar can be viewed here, hosted on YouTube, for an improved viewing experience.
We understand some of you may have experienced audio and/or video issues during the session, and we apologize for the disruption.
Thank you again for being part of the series, we hope you enjoyed the discussion with BMO Insurance, Google, and PwC on the growing impact of AI in our industry.
Please consider our upcoming webinar on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 1:00 pm ET, Economic Shifts and Real Life Impact, which you can register for here. Details below.
Upcoming LifeFWD webinar info:
BMO LifeFWD: Economic Shifts and Real Life Impact
Canada’s economy has proven more resilient than expected -but the drivers of growth are shifting. Changing rate expectations, a cooling labour market, and ongoing global uncertainty are reshaping how clients experience everyday financial decisions.
This session equips advisors with a clear, practical view of the economic signals that matter most right now—from employment trends and inflation dynamics to market volatility and central bank policy—so they can confidently frame conversations, manage expectations, and guide clients through an evolving landscape.
Hosted by BMO Insurance’s Raja Khouri, Vice President, Business Development- Wealth Products, this session features Michael Gregory, Deputy Chief Economist and Managing Director at BMO Capital Markets. Together, they will explore the current economic landscape and what it means for Canada. Join us for an informed conversation on how to translate today’s economic shifts into confident, real-world guidance for your clients.
Economic Signals That Matter
A year in review of Canada’s economic performance, examining the key forces shaping GDP growth, employment, inflation, and monetary policy. This session connects the data to real world implications - highlighting what these signals reveal about economic momentum, risks, and the likely path ahead for markets, rates, and client decision making.
Volatility, Uncertainty, and Client Confidence
Ongoing market volatility and global uncertainty continue to weigh on client confidence and decision making. From geopolitical tensions to market swings are shaping client sentiment. Advisors can help bring clarity, perspective, and reassurance to financial planning conversations. Advisors will gain practical approaches to reframing uncertainty, reinforcing long term plans, and keeping clients focused on what they can control.
What This Economy Means for Real Life Planning
This session explores the practical implications of today’s economic landscape on household balance sheets, debt servicing, and protection needs. Advisors will gain insight into where financial stress is emerging - and where it’s easing - and how to identify meaningful opportunities to provide guidance, reassurance, and value in planning conversations.
About LifeFWD Webinars
LifeFWD webinars are designed to help you navigate evolving client needs with actionable insights that move advisors FWD with confidence by offering practical insights on everything from healthy living to insurance and investment advice.
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