The Missing Link: How Motivation and Vision Shape Group Retirement Savings Plan Engagement

Date & Time: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 1pm-2pm EST

For group plan sponsors and market advisors across Canada, plan member engagement in group retirement savings plans has long been one of the industry’s most persistent challenges. Motivated by its core mission to better support plan members, Desjardins Insurance conducted proprietary research to better understand the motivational barriers behind this challenge – and identify concrete ways to help members take an active role in their financial future. 

This thought leadership webinar will be led by Stéphane Jutras, Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA), Director, Destination, Group Retirement & Savings at Desjardins Insurance. Attendees will gain key findings from Desjardins Insurance’s research and practical, actionable strategies to better support their plan members and enhance their ability to support plan members in their financial journey. Continuing Education (CE) credits may be available to eligible attendees!

Key takeaways:

  • Understand the main motivational barriers associated with lower plan member engagement in group retirement savings plans.
  • Learn how a clear vision of the future and personal goals may influence financial decision-making and sustained engagement
  • Discover practical strategies to help plan members turn their intentions into concrete actions and support longer-term engagement.  
  • Deepen your understanding of plan member engagement and, if eligible, earn CE credits

Register now and walk away with research-backed strategies that can make a real difference for your plan members.

Speaker:
Stéphane Jutras, FCIA
- Director, Destination, Group Retirement & Savings - Desjardins Insurance

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