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Canadian critical illness concerns rise to 67% in 2026, RBC Insurance survey finds

By Public Technologies
  • RBC Insurance's Oct. 28, 2026, survey found critical illness concerns rose to 67% of Canadians from 57% in 2025.
  • Only 10% of Canadians reported having critical illness insurance despite rising concerns.
  • Among working Canadians, 35% estimated their savings would last six months or less if serious illness or injury prevented them from working.
  • Financial consequences worried 26% of Canadians more than the illness itself, highlighting concerns about financial preparedness.


Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. RBC - Royal Bank of Canada published the original content used to generate this news brief via CNW (Ref. ID: 202610280901CANADANWCANADAPR_C7717) on October 28, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

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