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The Problem

Case study:
 
What can be learned: the expert's advice
 

From the Client's Perspective

A couple financed an automobile purchase with RBC and applied for life insurance coverage on the loan. Both were approved, and premium payments were collected over two years. Unfortunately, the husband passed away, and his spouse submitted a claim on the policy. The claim could not be paid because the husband had turned 70 before his death, meaning he was no longer covered.

From RBC's Perspective

The age restriction is specified in LoanProtector applications, however, the branch had not sent a letter to advise the client that his insurance coverage would be ending when he turned 70.

The Resolution

The Office of the Ombudsman reports, "RBC Financial Group agreed there could be confusion when coverage terminates due to age restrictions. As a goodwill gesture, the branch offered to reimburse the premiums collected and make premium payments for the spouse for the balance of the loan. This gesture was acceptable to the client, and the matter was resolved."


What can be learned: the expert's advice

Conflicts are most satisfactorily resolved when they are handled quickly and at the source. In circumstances comparable to this case, what might the parties do to prevent the problem from escalating?

For RBC Financial Group:
Urge clients to read all loan documentation carefully including related insurance applications or policies.

As a result of the ombudsman's recommendation, RBC Financial Group has enhanced their system so that coverage termination letters are sent to clients automatically.

For the client:
Review all loan and related documents thoroughly and get clarification on any information if is not clear.

Please note: The above case study was chosen because of the significance of the learning derived from it. It is not an attempt to duplicate the demographics of the case by issue, outcome, RBC Financial Group or any other factors.

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