Expert guides and insights on travel insurance for Canadians
Not sure whether you need airline “trip protection” or full travel insurance? This guide compares what each covers (cancellation, interruption, medical), limits and exclusions, CFAR, costs, and when each option makes the most sense.
Filing a travel insurance claim? This guide walks you through every step—contacting the 24/7 assistance line, what forms and documents you’ll need (receipts, medical reports, proof of payment), deadlines to watch, direct billing vs. reimbursement, common mistakes to avoid, and how to appeal if your claim is denied.
A practical guide to why travel medical claims fail and how to prevent it. See the seven most common reasons, a filing steps, and how to appeal a denial.
Not sure if you need medical insurance for Canada? This guide explains when it’s required (Super Visa, IEC, many students), when it’s optional but vital for tourists, and exactly what proof and coverage you need before you arrive.
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Yes, you can travel with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. This guide explains what to do before you fly, how to glide through security, and how stability periods and recent device changes affect travel-insurance eligibility—plus what to carry and what to do if symptoms appear abroad.
Filling out a medical questionnaire for seniors’ travel insurance? This guide covers nine essentials: keep a medical history log, read each question closely, count “as-needed” meds, understand why you take each drug, distinguish acute vs chronic conditions, avoid guessing, err on caution, pick simpler forms—and note that some plans let travellers under 75 take trips up to 15 days without a questionnaire.
