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Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage Start a Quote Author: Melissa A. Published: November 21st, 2023 | Updated: November 21st, 2023 Read time: 4 mins While life-altering accidents resulting in death or dismemberment are rare when travelling, they can happen. Therefore, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage is wise to have when travelling by common air, [...]

Financial Default Travel Insurance Coverage Start a Quote Author: Melissa A. Published: November 1st, 2023 | Updated: November 1st, 2023 Read time: 4 mins Many travellers book vacations months in advance, and they can be costly. With travel suppliers such as airlines, cruise lines, transportation and tour operators and hotels regularly ceasing operations due to [...]

Credit Card Travel Insurance Start a Quote Author: Melissa A. Published: October 24th, 2023 | Updated: October 24th, 2023 Read time: 6 mins Credit cards offer many perks and benefits, including travel protection for unforeseen events that could disrupt your travel plans. Understanding credit card travel insurance and how it differs from traditional travel insurance [...]

Travel Insurance FAQs What does travel insurance cover? Travel insurance coverages are unique to each traveller. Common coverage options include emergency medical coverage, trip cancellation, trip interruption, travel delays, medical evacuation and baggage coverage. When should I buy travel insurance? The earlier you purchase your travel protection, the more options may be available to you. [...]

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Travel Insurance Claims Provider contact information is available in your policy documentation and is listed below. You will also want to use provider contact information if you have an emergency during your trip. If you need to file a travel insurance claim, please contact your provider as soon as possible. If you need to spend [...]

Travel Insurance Articles Travel insurance protects you from financial losses if an unexpected event affects your travel plans, whether you plan to travel domestically or internationally, even if it's just for the day. Various travel insurance coverages available include assorted benefits, which you can learn all about here. Know that some coverages are specialized while [...]

Trip Interruption Insurance Start a Quote Author: Melissa A. Published: October 16th, 2023 | Updated: October 16th, 2023 Read time: 4 mins Nobody plans to end their trip early, but sometimes you must do so due to unforeseen circumstances that are out of your control. Therefore, trip interruption insurance is essential if you have trip [...]

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About InsureMyTrip InsureMyTrip is here to help Canadian travellers and visitors to Canada quote, compare, and purchase the right travel insurance for every trip. Get a Quote Featured In Protecting Travellers Initially based in the United States, IMT Services LLC, known as InsureMyTrip, has led the industry for over two decades by sticking to one [...]

The conflict in Israel may impact travel insurance coverages and benefits. To file a claim with your provider, visit our claims page. Featured In Quote, Compare, and Purchase Travel Insurance InsureMyTrip helps Canadian travellers and visitors to Canada find the right travel insurance policy by comparing plans from top providers. Start a Quote Compare Travel [...]

Student Travel Insurance Start a Quote Author: Melissa A. Published: August 8th, 2023 | Updated: August 8th, 2023 Read time: 3 mins What is student travel insurance? Student travel insurance is specialized coverage tailored to students’ unique needs. It is designed for full-time Canadian and international students and typically includes emergency medical and non-emergency medical [...]

Backpacker Travel Insurance Start a Quote Author: Melissa A. Published: July 13th, 2023 | Updated: July 13th, 2023 Read time: 5 mins What is backpacker travel insurance? Backpacker travel insurance (also known as extended trip insurance, long-term or long-stay travel insurance) is designed for travellers who plan to go away for long periods. Suppose an [...]

Annual Travel Insurance Start a Quote Author: Melissa A. Published: June 16th, 2023 | Updated: June 29th, 2023 Read time: 5 mins How does annual travel insurance work? Annual travel insurance works the same way as single-trip insurance. The main difference is that annual travel insurance covers multiple trips you plan to take throughout the [...]

Emergency Evacuation Insurance Start a Quote Author: Melissa A. Published: May 17th, 2023 | Updated: May 17th, 2023 Read time: 4 mins What is emergency evacuation insurance? Emergency evacuation travel insurance, commonly known as medical evacuation and repatriation insurance, is designed to supplement travel insurance plans containing limited benefits. It is generally part of an [...]

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Trip Delay Insurance Start a Quote Author: Melissa A. Published: April 3rd, 2023 | Updated: April 3rd, 2023 Read time: 7 mins What is trip delay insurance? Trip delay insurance offers protection when your travel plans have been delayed for a covered reason outlined in your travel insurance policy. For example, when your flight departs [...]

Travel Trends: InsureMyTrip Reveals Vacation Habits of Different Age Groups WARWICK, R.I., March 20, 2023 — People of all ages travel, but different age groups have different needs, wants, and concerns when vacationing. So, InsureMyTrip analyzed the travel habits of Canadian policyholders in four age groups utilizing data over the last three years:* Baby Boomer: […]

Family Travel Insurance Start a Quote Author: Melissa A. Published: March 6th, 2023 | Updated: March 6th, 2023 Read time: 8 mins What does family travel insurance cover? Family travel insurance works just like single-person travel insurance. The difference is that you are getting coverage under a family rate since, in most cases, it insures [...]

Flight Insurance Start a Quote Author: Melissa A. Published: January 30th, 2023 | Updated: January 30th, 2023 Read time: 6 mins What is flight insurance? Flight insurance commonly known as trip cancellation insurance is a type of travel insurance that may offer financial protection for losses related to air travel. With flight cancellation insurance you [...]

InsureMyTrip Expands Product Offerings in Canada TORONTO — InsureMyTrip has officially expanded its product offerings in Canada. Travelling Canadians and visitors coming to the country can now go online to InsureMyTrip.ca to quote, compare, and purchase travel insurance from the nation’s top providers. The recently launched InsureMyTrip.ca website is poised to become Canada’s go-to comparison […]

Cruise Insurance Start a Quote Author: Sara B. Published: June 3rd, 2022 | Updated: September 13th, 2022 Read time: 5 mins Travel insurance is especially important to consider when booking a cruise because of the unique multi-leg nature of travelling by cruise ship. When travelling abroad by ship, cruise trip insurance can cover you for [...]

More to Protect: InsureMyTrip Offers Travel Insurance Advice as Trip Costs Rise WARWICK, R.I., March 28, 2022 — According to data from InsureMyTrip, the average trip cost being insured is now $9,366 CAD — up from $6,273 CAD at the beginning of 2022. Average vacation costs for policyholders are an estimated $2,000 more this year […]

Trip Cost & Travel Insurance Start a Quote Author: Sara B. Published: February 23rd, 2022 | Updated: September 13th, 2022 Read time: 3 mins The total cost of your trip, or trip cost as we refer to it, is an important component to a travel insurance quote for an all-inclusive or trip cancellation plan. These [...]

COVID-19 Start a Quote Author: Sara B. Published: February 18th, 2022 | Updated: September 13th, 2022 Read time: 3 mins The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on travel, and travel insurance has become even more important because of it. Canadian travellers have questions, and we’re here to help. The first step in planning [...]

Super Visa Insurance Start a Quote Author: Sara B. Published: October 21st, 2021 | Updated: February 9th, 2023 Read time: 4 mins Super Visa The Canadian Super Visa (also known as the “parents/grandparents visa”) helps parents and grandparents of Canadian residents obtain health coverage during an extended stay in Canada. Under this program they may [...]

Snowbirds Start a Quote Author: Sara B. Published: September 15th, 2021 | Updated: September 13th, 2022 Read time: 3 mins What is a snowbird? A snowbird (also known as a “winter visitor”) is a seasonal traveller who escapes Canada’s harsh winter climate by migrating south to warmer destinations during the winter months. Florida, Arizona, Texas, [...]

Travel Medical & Health Start a Quote Author: Sara B. Published: September 15th, 2021 | Updated: September 13th, 2022 Read time: 3 mins If you are a Canadian planning to travel outside Canada, health insurance is a significant consideration. Whether you travel abroad, to another province or territory, or just across the U.S. border for [...]

All-Inclusive Start a Quote Author: Sara B. Published: September 15th, 2021 | Updated: July 21st, 2023 Read time: 3 mins Travelling can be one of the most enjoyable and memorable experiences of your life. But what’s not so enjoyable are the consequences of not having travel insurance to help protect you against the cost of [...]

Baggage and Luggage Start a Quote Author: Sara B. Published: September 15th, 2021 | Updated: September 13th, 2022 Read time: 5 mins Being left without your luggage when you arrive at your destination can really put a crimp in your travel plans. A travel insurance plan that includes coverage for baggage loss or delay can [...]

Pre-Existing Conditions Get a Quote Author: Sara B. Published: September 15th, 2021 | Updated: September 13th, 2022 Read time: 6 mins When talking about travel insurance, one phrase that commonly comes up is “pre-existing conditions.” This can determine what travel insurance you purchase, how much you pay for your insurance and what type of coverage [...]

Trip Cancellation Start a Quote Author: Sara B. Published: August 26th, 2021 | Updated: March 14th, 2023 Read time: 3 mins When it comes to travel, we know to expect the unexpected. No matter how well you have planned out your trip, life is full of surprises. If your trip has been cancelled or your [...]

Visitors to Canada Start a Quote Author: Melissa A. Published: August 26th, 2021 | Updated: March 21st, 2023 Read time: 7 mins Visitor to Canada Travel Insurance (also known as “VTC”) offers coverage to travellers visiting Canada for an array of reasons. These reasons range from vacationers and tourists, visiting family members, those with work [...]

Seniors Start a Quote Author: Sara B. Published: August 26th, 2021 | Updated: September 13th, 2022 Read time: 3 mins There is no age limit to travel, and all travellers have one thing in common – all want a happy, memorable trip. While vacations can be exciting for seniors, the planning process can be daunting [...]