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BMO Insurance Introduces Enhanced Bereavement Support Through Collaboration with Technology Company Empathy
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[{"type":"text","content":"BMO Insurance Introduces Enhanced Bereavement Support Through Collaboration with Technology Company Empathy\n\n\nBMO Insurance Introduces Enhanced Bereavement Support Through Collaboration with Technology Company Empathy\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\n\n\nTORONTO, Jan. 7, 2026 /CNW/ - BMO Insurance today announced a new service in partnership with Empathy, the technology company transforming how the world plans for and navigates life's 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.\nEmpathy 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.\n\"Supporting our clients means being there for them not only in moments of financial decision-making, but also during some of life's most challenging times,\" said Rohit Thomas, President and CEO, BMO Insurance. \"Through our collaboration with Empathy, we're extending our care beyond financial services, offering meaningful, on-going support when it's needed most.\"\nEmpathy's support through this BMO Insurance partnership includes:\nOne-to-one guidance from a dedicated Care Team member.Personalized plans to help navigate estate settlement, funeral planning and other administrative tasks.Grief resources to support emotional well-being during difficult times.Other Benefits Include: Probate and estate guidance, ID theft prevention and custom funeral assistance\"Empathy is on a mission to help as many people as possible navigate life's most challenging moments,\" said Ron Gura, Co-founder & CEO, Empathy. \"Through our partnership with BMO, we're proud to expand our reach and provide compassionate support to even more Canadians.\"\nFor more information, please visit: https://www.bmo.com/en-ca/main/insurance-advisors/ \nAbout BMO Insurance\nBMO I...