Category: Travel Insurance

From tropical destinations like Jamaica to unique snowbird escapes, Canadian seniors are travelling more than ever. But many don’t realize that provincial healthcare offers little to no coverage outside of their home province, and relying on credit card coverage isn’t enough. Comprehensive Emergency Medical Insurance is essential, especially when facing serious or unexpected illness abroad.

In this post, we’ll explain how to extend your travel insurance policy and when you can do it. We’ll also identify 3 specific situations where an automatic extension would apply. It’s essential to have coverage for the duration of your trip, so read on! 

Going on a cruise is a fantastic way to see new parts of the world. Travel, accommodations, entertainment, and built-in itineraries all rolled up into one package. What a dream! If you’re planning on setting sail this season, make sure your trip is backed up with comprehensive coverage.

Travel is exciting and unpredictable—that’s why travel insurance exists; to give you the freedom to explore with peace of mind. But many travellers still don’t fully understand what travel insurance actually covers.

As part of TuGo’s offering of complimentary services, TuGo is proud to introduce MySIM, a 3GB eSIM to use in over 100 countries.

The gap year is often a time filled with self-discovery, adventure, and a newfound sense of independence. If you’re planning on using this exciting post-grad period of your life to travel, near or far, it’s important to go in at least a little bit prepared. With spontaneous plans, thrilling itineraries, and tight budgets (let’s be real here), travel insurance is the protection that your upcoming trips will need. Read on to find out why. 

When Canadians think about travel insurance, they often picture romantic destinations abroad, long flights, and international adventures. Even when you’re close to home, unexpected events can derail your plans—and your budget. That’s where Trip Interruption Insurance comes in. 

As proud members of the Travel Health Insurance Association of Canada (THiA), TuGo’s shared aim is to make sure that submitted travel insurance claims have a fair opportunity to be paid. Apart from offering peace of mind to Canadian travellers, we want to instill confidence in buying travel insurance products.

Looking to buy travel insurance for your upcoming trip, but don’t know where to start? We get it, there are lots of different coverage options out there, and understanding insurance isn’t always easy. Well, we’ve got you covered (pun very much so intended)! Here are the top five questions to ask your insurance broker before making the purchase.  

If you have TuGo Emergency Medical Insurance, you are never alone. TuGo’s in-house Emergency Assistance team is available 24/7 to help with medical emergencies and trip interruptions, ensuring you get the care you need without unnecessary hassle. Here’s a step-by-step guide on what to do in a medical emergency while travelling.