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Discover Beneva’s Connecting the Dots Health Bulletin — Insightful Solutions for Tomorrow’s Challenges.

Here are some highlights from the 2025 edition:

• Obesity is now one of the main reasons for claims.
• An insured member suffering from Type 2 Diabetes claims on average 3.7 times more than a non-diabetic member.
• Absenteeism and loss of productivity due to inflammatory bowel diseases cost nearly $300 million annually.
• In the last 10 years, spending on targeted cancer therapies has almost quadrupled.
• The number of Canadians living with some form of dementia will be three times higher in 2050 than it was in 2020.

On the Radar for 2026:

• A new definition of obesity, published in The Lancet in January 2025.
• New drugs for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis currently under review.
• Innovative vaccines for cancer prevention and treatment on the horizon.

→ Read Connecting the Dots

About Beneva  

Created by the coming together of La Capitale and SSQ Insurance, Beneva is the largest insurance mutual in Canada with more than 3.5 million members and customers. Beneva employs over 5,500 dedicated employees: people looking out for people. Its human approach is rooted in mutualist values that are shared by its employees. With $25.2 billion in assets, Beneva positions itself as a major player in the insurance and financial services industry. Its head office is located in Quebec City. For more information, please consult beneva.ca.