Category: Travel Insurance

We all know by now that travelling without travel insurance is never a good idea. However, if an incident causes you to use your insurance, it may sometimes feel daunting and confusing how to start the process.  

Spring break is just around the corner. And after making it through another Canadian winter, a spring break trip is more appealing than ever! From a cross-border weekend trip to a week-long luxe vacation, the options are endless. 

Planning to travel this year? Wherever you’re headed, you’ll want to be prepared for any adventures or misadventures along the way. If you or a loved one ever ends up in an emergency situation, it’s important to understand your travel insurance policy, as well as who handles your medical billing abroad.

Although multigenerational travel is projected to be a top trend for 2023, we think it’s here to stay. From Baby boomers to Gen Z, we all love to travel. And, with all the technology and innovation at our fingertips, planning a trip with family is easier and more accessible than ever. 

Have you been dreaming of a girls-only spa getaway for you, your BFF and your daughters? Or, planning a ski vacation with your business partner, but your spouse tells you to take the kids, so they can have a break too?

For many of us, at certain points through the pandemic, in-person access to certain products and services was affected; using our phones, computers and/or tablets to get what we needed has become the norm. In many situations, it also limited our access to doctors, with phone calls or online doctor visits becoming common practice. So, post-pandemic, we understand the importance of having options.

Did you know that the average US hospital visit is $16,000 a day for medical care? That’s a lot of money—and those costs add up fast for Canadian students ineligible for local health plans. So, with that in mind, getting coverage before you head off on your exciting opportunity is important.  

Starting college or university for the first time can be daunting; let alone starting in a completely new country! But studying abroad is a fantastic experience. While it adds challenges and changes your normal routine, spending time in a new country will let you see more of the world while gaining an important education—and who doesn’t want that?

As a seasoned traveller, you know how important having peace of mind is while you’re away- that’s why you always make sure you have emergency medical coverage before you leave. But did you know that there are different types of non-medical insurance that can help fill in the gaps of your emergency medical plan?

When you’re young, hopping across the border without a care in the world is easy. Day trips to the US, weekends in Las Vegas, or even a quick European expedition all feel within reach. When double-checking that you have everything you need for your next adventure, make sure you don’t forget to pack your travel insurance!