In recognition of National Insurance Awareness Day (June 28), it’s a great time to chat about the importance of having a worry-free travel experience, and one way to do so is with travel insurance. Over the years, I’ve realized how important insurance is in our everyday lives and when it comes to travel, it’s no different.

Whether it’s a global pandemic, the devastation of wildfires, menacing hurricanes, civil unrest and protests or unfortunate acts of terrorism, these events have given a new meaning to travel uncertainty, even among the most seasoned travellers.

International travel is often filled with regulations, and visa applications can seem like a tedious step that most, if not all, travellers wish they could do without! Luckily for us Canadians, our Canadian passport grants us access to over 100 countries and territories that don’t require a visa beforehand —making it one of the most powerful passports in the world.