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Travel Insurance

Protection that travels with you

What is travel insurance?

Travel insurance is intended to protect you from the financial risks and unexpected losses that can arise while traveling, giving you peace of mind throughout your journey. Zurich's travel insurance offers comprehensive coverage for a variety of unforeseen situations that may occur before or during your trip. This includes medical expenses due to illnesses or injury, reimbursement for non-refundable costs in the event of trip cancellation or interruption, and compensation for lost or delayed luggage. Our plans also cover travel delays, offer accidental death and dismemberment benefits, and include 24/7 emergency assistance services.
 

Why choose Zurich for your travel protection needs?

As an international company, Zurich understands the evolving travel risks in different parts of the world. Our extensive experience in providing insurance solutions to a vast array of Canadian industries allows us to offer not only targeted policies but also value-added services that enhance customer confidence in your business.

With our robust global presence, you can rely on timely assistance wherever you travel, backed by 24/7 customer support for complete peace of mind. Our customizable plans are designed to meet the unique needs of business, leisure, and adventure travelers. Zurich's financial stability ensures dependable support when you need it most, and we continuously enhance your travel experience with the latest tools and resources. Trust Zurich for comprehensive coverage, worldwide support, and reliable service, making your travels safer and more enjoyable.

Our Offerings

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Travel protection

Lost your baggage? Your flight is delayed or cancelled? Check out our travel protection offer for travel related property and financial loss protection.

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Medical protection

Need temporary protection while travelling away from home? Not sure whether your health insurance covers an accident or illness? Check out our medical protection offer for accident-related medical expenses and critical illness.

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Assistance

Need emergency help in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language? Need someone to help you get a transport organized to the closest suitable medical facility to talk to a doctor? Check out our emergency medical assistance offer.

Travel insurance solutions

Zurich Business Travel Solution can help you fulfil your duty of care to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of your employees while traveling for business. As your employees travel abroad, they’re exposed to increased risks such as illness, terrorism, accidents, natural disasters, and a host of travel risks. 

As an employer, it's crucial to ensure a safe working environment and mitigate these risks. Zurich Travel Assist supports employees during medical, security, and travel emergencies with a fair, transparent, and people-first approach.

Please note: We do not cover for travel to a destination where the Canadian government has issued a travel advisory cautioning against all or non-essential travel to a specific country, region or city. Zurich Canada is not permitted to provide coverage that would violate any applicable Canadian trade or economic sanctions law or regulation.