Toronto, ON (Jan. 7, 2026) \u2013 BMO Insurance is pleased to announce a new service in partnership with Empathy, the technology company transforming how the world plans for and navigates life\u2019s most difficult moments, to provide access to personalized, comprehensive, on-demand support for the challenges many beneficiaries face when navigating the loss of a loved one.<\/p>\n
Empathy Loss Support is now available for all current BMO Insurance Term Life, Universal Life, Whole Life, Term 100, and Critical Illness policies with a Return of Premium on Death (ROPD) rider. BMO Insurance is among the first to bring bereavement support to Guaranteed Investment Funds.<\/p>\n
\u201cSupporting our clients means being there for them not only in moments of financial decision-making, but also during some of life\u2019s most challenging times,\u201d said Rohit Thomas, President and CEO, BMO Insurance. \u201cThrough our collaboration with Empathy, we\u2019re extending our care beyond financial services, offering meaningful, on-going support when it\u2019s needed most.\u201d<\/p>\n
Empathy\u2019s support through this BMO Insurance partnership includes:<\/p>\n
\u201cEmpathy is on a mission to help as many people as possible navigate life\u2019s most challenging moments,\u201d said Ron Gura, Co-founder & CEO, Empathy. \u201cThrough our partnership with BMO, we\u2019re proud to expand our reach and provide compassionate support to even more Canadians.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information, click here<\/strong><\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n BMO Insurance is a trusted provider of a comprehensive range of insurance products and services, supporting the diverse needs of individuals, families, and businesses across Canada. BMO Insurance is a brand name of BMO Life Assurance Company.<\/p>\n Our solutions extend beyond life and annuities, encompassing creditor insurance, pet insurance, travel insurance, and pension risk transfer solutions. At BMO Insurance, we are committed to empowering advisors and clients alike with innovative tools, personalized service, and strategic insights that drive success.<\/p>\n As part of the broader BMO Financial Group, we are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their financial goals, backed by the strength and stability of one of North America\u2019s leading financial institutions. Our commitment to innovation and excellence reinforces BMO Insurance\u2019s position as a trusted partner for advisors and clients, now and in the future. For more information, please visit bmo.com\/insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n BMO Financial Group is the seventh largest bank in\u202fNorth America\u202fby assets, with total assets of\u202f$1.5 trillion\u202fas of\u202fOctober 31, 2025. Serving clients for 200 years and counting, BMO is a diverse team of highly engaged employees providing a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, global markets and investment banking products and services to approximately 13 million clients across\u202fCanada,\u202fthe United States, and in select markets globally. Driven by a single purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good\u202fin business and life<\/i>, BMO is committed to driving positive change in the world, and making progress for a thriving economy, sustainable future, and stronger communities. For more information, please visit bmo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Empathy is a leading technology company transforming the way people plan for and navigate life\u2019s toughest moments. Serving more than 45 million policyholders across North America with Loss Support, Empathy currently partners with eight of the top ten U.S. life insurance carriers and handles one in five life insurance claims in the U.S. beyond the payout. With $162 million in funding from top-tier venture firms including Index Ventures, General Catalyst, Adams Street Partners, and other leading funds, as well as strategic investment from global financial institutions and Empathy Alliance partners<\/a><\/u>, Empathy combines cutting-edge innovation with compassion to provide unparalleled support for bereavement, estate management, legacy planning, and more. Recognized by Apple, Google Play, and Fast Company, Empathy is revolutionizing the standard for modern care and workplace benefits. For more information, please visit www.empathy.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n SOURCE: BMO Financial Group<\/i><\/p>\n Tags: BMO Financial Group<\/a>, partnership<\/a>, social responsibility<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Toronto, ON (Jan. 7, 2026) \u2013 BMO Insurance is pleased to announce a new service in partnership with Empathy, the technology company transforming how the world plans for and navigates life\u2019s most difficult moments,...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[1],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24674"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24674"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24674\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24674"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24674"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24674"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}About BMO Insurance<\/b><\/h4>\n
About BMO Financial Group<\/b><\/h4>\n
About Empathy<\/b><\/h4>\n