Allianz Global Assistance covers emergency medical and trip cancellations and interruption protection for Canadians and visitors to Canada. Find out why it is important to purchase travel insurance, before leaving on your next trip.
Why buy travel insurance
Stability period in travel insurance for pre-existing conditions
Here is what is valuable to know about pre-existing conditions and travel insurance with emergency medical benefits. The stability of your health condition matters.
How AI may help make travel insurance easier to understand
AI may be a valuable tool to learn about and compare travel insurance plans to find the best policy for your needs. Learn how AI may assist in understanding insurance terms and limitations and shop for plans.
What does travel insurance cover?
We break down the critical gaps in standard coverage and show you exactly how Allianz Global Assistance can help protect you from lost baggage, cancelled flights, and unexpected hospital bills. See why savvy Canadian travellers never leave home without it.
Overcoming travel disruptions with insurance
Flight delays and mishandled baggage are common and costly. Travel insurance may help prevent these snags from disrupting your plans.
Common travel insurance mistakes
You can’t prepare for everything. Lost baggage, inclement weather, and unexpected medical emergencies can unravel even the best laid plans. Avoid these common mistakes.
Dental emergencies and travel insurance
Dive into the specifics of Allianz Global Assistance’s dental coverage offerings and how their plans address dental care while travelling.
Should my travel insurance policy include a deductible?
Shopping for a travel insurance policy? Here is what you should know about travel insurance policies with a deductible.
Common misconceptions about travel medical insurance
Here are some common misunderstandings about travel insurance and reasons why you might want to consider buying a travel insurance plan before your next trip.
Baggage insurance explained
Learn what baggage insurance includes, tips to maximize coverage, and how to file a claim if your baggage is lost, damaged, delayed or stolen.
When should you consider buying travel insurance?
Travel insurance may safeguard your health, safety, and trip investment. Discover its coverage and benefits for international or interprovincial travel.
Does travel insurance include wildfire benefits?
Understanding how natural disasters such as wildfires may affect your travel insurance coverage is helpful for making informed decisions.
Cost-effective coverage with Youth Travel Insurance
Allianz Global Assistance offers low-cost travel insurance for young adults, covering medical and trip cancellation. Canadian insurance may not cover you abroad.
Do I need single-trip or annual travel insurance?
Find out if single-trip or annual travel insurance suits you. Our plans cover emergencies, cancellations, and baggage loss. Annual plans cover unlimited trips.
Travel Insurance Myths Busted
Get the facts on travel insurance and see why it’s the smart move to make before your next adventure.
Avoiding Travel Scams: Tips & Tricks
Scammers have gotten creative. To help, we’ll identify common travel scams to better protect you from falling victim while travelling abroad.
Protect your travels from hurricanes
Don’t let hurricanes disrupt your travel plans. Here’s how travel insurance may protect you from financial losses due to storms, how to avoid hurricanes while travelling, and how to stay safe during a storm.
How travel advisories impact travel insurance
Travel insurance is important protection for any trip. So, you should be aware that travel advisories impact your travel insurance coverage. Here’s what you should know about how travel advisories affect your coverage and how to stay aware of the latest advisories while abroad.
Travel insurance plans comparison
Looking for travel insurance? Allianz Global Assistance offers travel insurance plans that cover medical emergencies, in addition to trip delays, interruptions and cancellations. Here’s what to consider when choosing a plan.
What are pre-existing conditions?
If you’re shopping for travel insurance, you need to be aware that some policies may not cover pre-existing conditions; medical conditions that existed before the effective date of your policy.
Why is travel medical insurance important?
Are you planning a trip soon? To help protect yourself in the event of an accident or illness, you should consider purchasing travel medical insurance. Find out more about the benefits of emergency medical coverage.
Does OHIP provide the coverage travellers need?
Your provincial health insurance plan may not travel with you when travelling within Canada or abroad. Understand how a private travel medical insurance can offer valuable medical benefits, assistance services and financial protections when government health insurance coverage is limited.
What is medical repatriation and medical evacuation?
Medical repatriation and medical evacuation insurance provide seriously ill or injured travellers the ability to be evacuated to the nearest medical facility or repatriated to their home country once their medical emergency is stabilized.
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