Will another travel advisory force you to return to Canada early?

In the event of a travel advisory being placed on your destination, having a COVID rider on your policy will allow you to stay at destination without interrupting your trip or your coverage Due to the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, there is an increased risk that Canada may have to issue travel advisories … Continued

What happens if you leave before your travel insurance starts?

You are packed up. Ready to go. BUT your travel insurance policy doesn’t start until tomorrow? Oh well, it shouldn’t matter, it’s only one day sooner – Why not just go? Do you know what happens if you leave before your travel insurance starts? Well, in the insurance world it does matter. If you leave … Continued

Why you should seek pre-approval when using your travel insurance

To make sure things go as smoothly as possible we explain why you should seek pre-approval when using your travel insurance. Let’s say you have reached your destination, unpacked and are now experiencing some much-needed R & R. But wait, you are not feeling well and you decide that seeing a doctor might be a … Continued

So You’ve Had a Travel Insurance Claim, Now What?

So you’ve had a travel insurance claim, now what? To begin a claim, you should call the phone number on your wallet card to advise you require medical attention before going to a hospital. If it is not possible to make the call beforehand, do so as soon as possible. If you do not have … Continued