RBC Finally Admits Insurance is Boring, Hires a Comedian to Fix It

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RBC Insurance has launched a new campaign called "Life Moments," which uses comedy to address a topic that decades of serious insurance advertising have failed to tackle: getting Canadians to engage in conversations about insurance. Developed in collaboration with agency partner BlueSalmon, the campaign features acclaimed writer and performer Jennifer Irwin— a Toronto-born Second City veteran known for her roles in *The Goldbergs*, *Eastbound & Down*, and *Schitt's Creek*. Irwin portrays "Jeannine," a straightforward insurance advisor who interrupts three of life’s most ordinary moments.

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The campaign confronts a stubborn reality: life and health insurance coverage in Canada remains low, and the industry shoulders some of the blame.

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Dave Forde

Dave “The Connector” Forde is a 20-year veteran of the Canadian marketing, PR, and tech industries. He is the founder of The Connected One network, including industry news sites Canadian Ad Insider and PR In Canada, and serves as a strategic business advisor. Connect with him on LinkedIn and X.


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