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
We are excited to release a new version of our DIY Quote functionality on our client portal! The DIY Quoter will allow you to enter your information into our system and receive a quote automatically online. Our newest update makes the process quicker and more user-friendly. When you complete your quote online, you will have … Continued
Travel like the Pandemic is over!!! We are as excited to get back to travelling as you are! There is a lot of buzz around whether the border restrictions will be lifted in July. We hope they are, and we are preparing for when they finally are lifted! We have spent the last 15 months … Continued
It’s exciting to think that there is a possibility that with the vaccination rollouts and the hope of the full reopening of the economy, travelling like we used to might be right around the corner! It’s no wonder many people are looking into travel insurance for Fall and Winter 2021. We are as excited as … Continued
Travel insurance has been talked about a lot in the media since the start of Fall 2020. The pandemic has certainly slowed down the amount of travel, but travel never stopped completely. As the weather turned cold, many Canadian snowbirds decided to travel to warmer climates despite the pandemic. Naturally, travel insurance would be extra … Continued
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
We are as excited to get back to travelling as you are. Things have changed since the world is now in the middle of a pandemic. And there are things you need to know about travelling during the covid-19 pandemic if you plan to travel far and wide despite the challenges, risks and warnings. Vaccinations … Continued
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? 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
Medical Questionnaires are a requirement for many insurance policies. With a little pre-planning, filling out the medical questionnaire can be an easy process. Here’s what to know about travel insurance medical questionnaires. First of all, it’s important to understand how an insurance company will use the information you provide to them in the medical questionnaire. … Continued
