Manulife’s Saved by Travel Insurance campaign aims to educate Canadians on how important it is to purchase travel insurance
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Travel without insurance? How’s $45,000 for a broken ankle
While 37% of Canadian travellers say safety and security are their main concern while abroad, close to a third of Canadians still travel without proper insurance.
Changes to OHIP coverage is a good reason to look at travel insurance
TORONTO — For those planning a sunny getaway, it may be more important than ever this winter to pack the right travel insurance before departure. Ontario’s provincial health coverage for most types of out-of-country medical expenses will end as of Jan. 1. That may not be top-of-mind for most people but it’s a reason for them to take a fresh look at their insurance needs, regardless of what part of Canada is their home. “If you’re planning travel over the…
Zurich Canada names new AVP of Travel Insurance
Zurich Canada has appointed Sanjeewa Goonetilleke as its new AVP of Travel Insurance.
Crystal announces Allianz Global Assistance as exclusive insurance provider
Crystal has announced a new partnership with Allianz Global Assistance that will provide enhanced travel protection to its guests.
Ontario cutting government run, out of country travel insurance program
Ontario is pushing ahead with a plan to eliminate basic out-of-country travel insurance, saying the program is very costly and does not provide value to taxpayers.
OHIP travel insurance “may be giving people a false sense of security”
Even if the Ontario government does follow through on a proposal to cut OHIP’s Out-of-Country Travellers Program, that doesn’t change the fact that OHIP travel insurance coverage is already minimal and clients should be advised about the benefits of purchasing additional travel insurance no matter what happens, says Dan Keon, Vice President, Market Management, Allianz Global Assistance Canada.
Old Republic Insurance appoints Allen, Chopra to liase with trade
Old Republic Insurance Co. has appointed Laurence Allen as TIPS Travel Insurance Regional Sales Manager, South West and Northern Ontario.
Here’s why the $2,573 Canadians spend on vacations should include travel insurance
With March Break just around the corner, Alliance Global Assistance Canada is sounding the alarm for vacationers who travel without insurance. Because that broken ankle on a Florida vacation, resulting in hospital bills and other costs adding up to US$45,000, isn’t going to pay for itself.
New to market: Zurich Travel Insurance now available
Zurich Insurance has launched Zurich Travel Insurance for Canadians travelling out-of-country.