Category: Travel Insurance

It’s National Insurance Awareness Day; and while it’s not the most exciting “holiday”, it’s one that should remind us all of the need to protect ourselves and our families from the unexpected. And with summer here, it’s easy to get swept up in planning your next family vacation or getaway with friends.

As many of us prepare for summer travel, it’s important to be aware that summertime marks the beginning of the hurricane season in several countries.

It’s almost summer; and it’s finally time to make that outdoor adventure travel getaway you’ve been dreaming about, a reality! Have you considered any water sports activities? And if so, are you up to ‘testing the waters’ with whitewater rafting? Before taking your travels to the next level, be sure to purchase travel insurance coverage before you go!

Like loyal TuGo customer, Ron, you’ve probably seen news over the years about some Canadians being stuck with financially devasting travel medical bills due to medical questionnaire mistakes; if so, and you’re hesitant about purchasing coverage for travel ahead, this post is for you.

Before you start planning your trip to the Great White North, here’s what you need to know about travel insurance for visiting Canada.

Planning your spring or summer vacation this year closer to home? After all, visiting a Canadian destination instead of one abroad has its unique rewards, as long as you remember to protect yourself. As one traveller’s personal experience shows, you need travel insurance, even as a Canadian travelling within Canada.

Travel medical emergencies can cost a fortune! Ensure you know what your travel insurance covers and read our 7 ways to avoid a denied travel insurance claim.

Think you’re sufficiently covered by your work benefit or credit card travel insurance for your next trip? Think again! One reason why you’d want—and need—to top up your existing travel insurance policy is that it may not cover the entire length of your planned trip.

it’s important to consider some key health, wellness, and safety issues so that you can best prepare for your trip. Read on for our guide to spring break travel during COVID-19: 8 Things to know before you go.

The pandemic has made the importance of travel insurance more top-of-mind for Canadians than it’s ever been. But many still rely only on their credit card’s limited coverage! When looking at level of coverage, trip length options, coverage maximums, age restrictions, emergency assistance, pre-existing conditions, and other significant variables, your credit card’s travel insurance may not be as reliable as you think it is.