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
If you have pre-existing medical conditions and use travel insurance, you will want to know how changes in medication affect your insurance coverage. Changes in medication will have an effect on the stability period of the condition the medication is taken for. Any change in medication can be considered a change in treatment. It is … Continued
It’s very important to understand how pre-existing conditions impact travel insurance because there is a lot of misinformation floating around about how pre-existing conditions are not covered at all. Sometimes people incorrectly assume that their existing conditions would not be covered by a policy. However, most of the time pre-existing conditions can be covered, as … Continued
Many credit cards and group coverage insurance plans come with the additional perk of automatic travel insurance at no additional cost. Some of these plans allow their coverage to be topped up, where a third-party travel insurance supplements the coverage provided by your credit card or group plan to provide additional coverage. In this article, … Continued
Purchasing baggage insurance for your trip is a great way to get extra peace of mind when travelling. But, unless you’ve been through an experience involving lost or stolen items and tried to make a claim on baggage insurance, there’s a lot you might not know. That’s why we’ve put together a few tips for … Continued
If you’re a Canadian Snowbird, you should be aware of the closer connections requirement for Canadians travelling to the US, as you can be at risk of being required to pay taxes to the IRS as a US resident if you’re down south too long. However, there is a form that you can file with … Continued
For people who had difficulty getting trip cancellation insurance for private condo rentals, we have some good news! We now have plans that provide coverage for your condo rental, even if you are renting from a private individual. Until recently, insurance companies required travellers to rent condos from an agency or a company to qualify … Continued
Many people are not familiar with travel insurance other than emergency medical coverage. There is another important type of insurance that covers your pre-paid travel expenses against unforeseen events that cause you to cancel or interrupt your trip. Once you have trip cancellation and interruption insurance explained to you, it’s easy to understand why it … Continued
From fees to deductibles, to overall maximums, there are many things to consider when shopping for travel insurance. We often hear from clients who want good coverage and peace of mind knowing they won’t have any surprises in the event of a claim while on holiday. In Canada, where the health care system is funded … Continued
Many people may be surprised to learn that travel medical insurance is tax-deductible as a medical expense. This one simple tip could help many people fit their travel insurance expenses into their overall yearly budget. When you receive your travel insurance confirmation documents, don’t just save the wallet cards and throw the rest away! That … Continued
