Paying for Foreign Transaction Fees? You’re paying too much
Using a credit card as you travel? It's the smartest way to go but not if you're paying a hidden foreign exchange fee.
Important Travel Insurance Info to Take on Your Next Holiday
Accidents happen, whether at home or abroad. Make sure you carry this information with you just in case you need it.
Canadian Direct Pay Travel Insurance And Why You Want It
Direct Payment insurance policies aren't universal in Canada yet however more and more companies are starting to get on board. We take a look at why that's a good thing.
When Travel Insurance Policies Take Effect
We've all done it. Scoured the internet for the best holiday deals, weighed out all the options, decided on our ideal location, picked out the best hotels and finally booked our plane ticket months in advance, thinking we were ahead…
Why Extending Your Existing Travel Insurance Policy Might Not Be The Best Decision
Thinking about extending your existing travel insurance to add a few weeks or months to your big trip? Not a bad idea however just make sure you're aware of a few things before you hand over your money. You might not be as protected as you think.
Planning a Christmas Vacation? Don’t Forget Travel Insurance
As the holiday season approaches, a lot of Canadians are preparing for Christmas travels. Whether you're heading across the pond for an amazing adventure or heading south for the sun and beaches, make sure travel insurance is one of the first things on your checklist this season.
How Contacting Your Travel Insurance Provider Before Admission Can Save You Thousands
It's no secret that some hospitals are cheaper than others. What you may not know is that some charge over 10 times as much as one down the road. Finding out which hospitals your Insurance Provider recommends isn't a bad idea and you might be surprised to know it's usually required in your insurance contract to do so before being admitted. Find out more.
My Travel Insurance Claim Was Denied. What Do I Do?
It seems like every month there's a news story about Canadians who've had their travel insurance claims denied. If you're one of these unlucky folks, here are a few pointers for what to do if a company has denied your travel insurance claim.
Credit Card Insurance – Why It Isn’t Right For Everyone
Everyone knows credit cards can come with a lot of great perks like rewards and cash back. More and more are even including extended warranties and some of the higher end ones even include travel insurance. In terms of travel insurance, getting a credit card with included coverage can be a great way on minimizing insurance premiums. Regardless which plan or card you choose, if you're counting on being covered while you travel, there's a few things you need to know about most credit card travel insurance plans before heading off into the unknown. The biggest is that you might not be covered at all.
Provincial Health Care, Extended Travel And Expat Travel Insurance For Canadians
When a Manitoban couple asked us about insurance policies for a year long extended trip, the realization that their provincial health care would expire seven months after they left the province forced them to look at travel insurance alternatives. The answer, Expatriate Insurance. This post delves into what you need to know about how provincial health care works across Canada and some fine print you need to know about traditional travel insurance. It most likely requires you to maintain your provincial health coverage, something this couple couldn't do for their entire year long adventure.