When you're travelling, even a minor accident or sickness can become a major expense. What's more, any number of things can happen to disrupt even the most well planned trip. The good news is that travel insurance is affordable, easy to purchase and can protect you both medically and financially.

Protect your health and financial security against emergency medical situations.

Anytime you leave Canada—even for a few hours—without travel medical insurance, you are taking the risk of having to pay for expensive emergency medical care out of your own pocket.

In addition to protecting you financially, travel medical insurance can help ensure that you receive the best possible medical care by managing all the important details during an emergency.

Protect your investment against trip cancellation or interruption.

Cancelling a trip prior to departure can be very expensive as most trips are non-refundable, especially if you cancel at the last minute. Having to return home early from a trip can also be quite costly. But sometimes, you don't have a choice—an illness or emergency back home can happen at any time.

To help cover expenses arising from these types of situations and more, include trip cancellation and interruption insurance in your coverage.

Protect your personal effects against damage or loss.

If you lose your luggage or personal effects such as a passport, or your belongings are damaged during your trip, you'll want to replace these items as soon as possible.

For help covering the replacement costs, you may want to include baggage and personal effects insurance.

Ready to learn more?

For more General Insurance Advice talk to your RBC^® Advisor and ask for a General Insurance Needs Assessment. Visit the Insurance Bureau of Canada to find a licensed insurance advisor near you.