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
The subject of travel advisories and travel insurance has come up a lot lately. Certainly, these are unprecedented times as we never thought we would see the day when we would see a worldwide travel advisory issued by the Canadian Government. It’s scary – we know. I imagine when you bought your emergency health insurance … 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
There are four key factors that influence the price of travel insurance: Age Length of your trip Health Destination In the video below we try to demystify the cost of travel insurance and help you find some ways to manage it. Click here to watch our video on factors that influence the price of travel … 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
How medical underwriting for travel insurance works is relatively straightforward. The medical underwriting process gives travellers who may not be eligible for standard travel insurance products, the option to be individually assessed and priced for a policy. Offered by some travel insurance companies, it’s the perfect option for anyone who is unsure of their medical … Continued
Many people these days are bringing a pet when travelling south for the winter. Having your best friend with you can make a long trip much more enjoyable. Plus, you wouldn’t want your precious pooch freezing his tail off or cooped up inside while you’re living it up in the great outdoors in beautiful weather. … Continued
