Getting sick or injured on a trip is a traveler's nightmare. Last year, medical emergency travel insurance claims reached the single highest-paid amount and most frequently claimed in over a decade.

Aaron Broverman is the Managing Editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. He has almost 20 years of experience writing in the personal finance space for outlets such as Bankrate, Bankrate Canada, ...

Travel insurance can reimburse you for lost luggage, missed flights, trip cancellations and emergency medical expenses. Purchase travel insurance right after booking the trip to get the best coverage.

Travel insurance and health insurance have one important feature in common — they can financially protect travelers by covering medical expenses from an unexpected accident or illness. However, while ...

Getting sick or injured while traveling is a worst-case scenario for many world explorers and an unfortunate reality for some. In 2024, medical emergency travel insurance claims surged to their ...

Travel Guard Preferred from AIG allows you to customize your policy with a host of available upgrades, including “cancel for any reason” (CFAR) coverage, rental vehicle damage coverage and bundles ...

Courtney Reilly-Larke is the deputy editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. Previously, she was the associate editor of personal finance at MoneySense. She was also managing editor of Best Health Magazine ...

Independent insurance is usually better value if you want comprehensive door-to-door coverage and higher medical limits. However, it does require you to read the policy wording, rather than relying on ...

While booking flights, choosing hotels and planning your vacation is exciting, there's one essential you shouldn't forget: travel insurance. Luckily, several insurers offer affordable coverage for ...