On March 13, 2020 the Government of Canada issued a travel advisory to avoid all non-essential travel outside of Canada. Accordingly, travel insurance providers will not provide coverage for COVID-19 related claims outside of Canada. For the latest on Government of Canada travel advisories: Official Global Travel Advisories.
Life has a way of interrupting our best laid travel plans. When it does, you want to know that you are covered. The cost of just one medical emergency while traveling can be financially devastating. not to mention trip cancelations and delays that can put a strain on your wallet.
Arranging for travel insurance prior to departure is the best way to safe guard your finances when something unexpected happens during your travels. Obtaining Travel insurance prior to your departure is easy.
We deal with many companies for travel insurance, and enclose below a link to travel medical insurance offered by RBC Insurance. The RBC Insurance travel medical plan is cost effective, flexible, and has unlimited coverage. You can sign up online here for RBC Medical Travel Insurance or call me and I will arrange for you.
We look forward to helping you gain peace of mind for your travels!
You can sign up online for RBC Medical Travel Insurance or call me and I will arrange for you.
Use the Quote link here: RBC Medical Travel Insurance
Another major supplier of Travel Medical insurance is with TIC with a 10M emergency travel medical option. An online quote can be obtained here: TIC Travel Insurance Quote.
Below are some of the benefits of travel medical insurance:
You choose the coverage that will help you prepare for a worry free trip. You can choose only travel medical insurance or add on other features such as Trip Cancelation; Interruption, Baggage Loss, Damage, etc.
1. Emergency Medical Coverage – Ensures that you are protected from steep out-of-province and out-of-Canada emergency medical costs. Chose coverage for Single Trip or Multi-trip Annual plan type.
2. Trip Cancelation & Interruption Coverage – Protect the financial investment you made in your trip from unexpected trip cancelations and interruptions.
3. Baggage Loss. Damage & Delay Coverage – If you have purchased either or both of the above trip coverage, you can also add protection for your personal property while traveling.
You can sign up online here for RBC Medical Travel Insurance or call me and I will arrange for you.
We look forward to helping you gain peace of mind for your travels!
TIP: Remember to arrange travel insurance BEFORE you leave Canada.
Do you have pre-existing health conditions or special needs? Please call us. We are insurance brokers that can help clarify the best travel insurance for your travel needs. Please click to contact Joanne David CFP Certified Financial Planner about Travel Insurance by phone or email. We look forward to serving you!
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