by Robert J. Crowder CLU, GBA | Jan 17, 2025 | Learning Tools, Travelling
Travel insurance is no longer just a nice-to-have. Recently, it’s become an essential aspect of many group benefits plans. For many, travel insurance is like a car jack. You know you have it, but you don’t know where it is, and you’re not sure when to use it. But when...
by Robert J. Crowder CLU, GBA | Jan 22, 2024 | Travelling
As employee benefits advisors, we must act as translators. Effective communicators make the best (and most successful) advisors, and much of that comes down to translating confusing, jargon-infused insurance concepts into simple and easy-to-understand terms for our...
by Robert J. Crowder CLU, GBA | Sep 20, 2022 | News, Travelling
Now that much of the world has opened up again, many people are understandably itching to travel. We’re now able to get out and explore new sights, visit friends and family overseas, and experience new places. And while that’s undeniably exciting, it’s important to...
by Mike Ignatz | Nov 25, 2014 | Employee Benefits, Member News, Travelling
Are you heading down to the States this weekend? Many Canadians cross the border for some weekend entertainment. We go for the shopping (Black Friday, anyone?), to catch a Bills or Sabres game, or just to get away on a mini-vacation. No matter your reason, it’s...
by Mike Ignatz | Oct 31, 2014 | Employee Benefits, Travelling
A recent article from Advisor.ca reminds us that as the weather gets colder, Canadians often seek warmer pastures. According to the Travel Health Insurance Association of Canada, 36% of Canadians are planning to travel this winter! With over a third of Canadians...
by Mike Ignatz | Jan 16, 2014 | Employee Benefits, Travelling
If you are planning on travelling abroad in the near future, it’s essential to be aware of how expensive medical bills are in other countries. Even for seemingly minor illnesses, costs can stack up pretty quickly. Provincial Medicare (OHIP in Ontario) may contribute...
