The global and domestic spread of COVID-19 has forced Canadians
to reassess their upcoming travel plans – and insurers to
assess their travel insurance claims. Weeks ago, airlines started
canceling flights, businesses started to limit business travel,
cities entered into states of emergency and the federal and
provincial governments started closing borders to all non-essential
travel. Many organizations offer travel insurance that will assist
Canadian travelers mitigate their travel-related financial losses
related to COVID-19. Here are three steps to help insurers assess
travel insurance claims caused by COVID-19.
1. Identify the coverage source.
Canadians typically buy travel insurance through one of these
three sources:
