Visitor to Canada (VTC) Insurance: Why It’s Essential, Not Optional

By |2026-04-17T14:44:06-05:00April 17th, 2026|Monthly Voyage Advisor|

  Canada welcomes millions of visitors every year — parents, grandparents, extended family, and friends who travel here to connect with loved ones. But there is one thing many visitors don't realise until it's too late: Canada's public healthcare system does not cover them. [...]

How Travel Insurance Brokers Can Increase Sales with AwayCare Trip Cancellation Coverage

By |2026-03-02T15:28:28-05:00March 2nd, 2026|Monthly Voyage Advisor|

As travelers settle back in and reflect on their trip, many are already dreaming about where to go next. That moment — when they're still in travel mode and inspired — is the perfect time to introduce trip cancellation protection. When clients book months [...]

Reflecting, Preparing, and Growing with AwayCare

By |2026-01-21T14:34:20-05:00January 21st, 2026|Monthly Voyage Advisor|

As one year ends and another begins, it’s the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and appreciate the important role that AwayCare travel medical insurance products play in supporting travellers and brokers alike. Taking time to review and truly understand these policies now helps ensure [...]

“Stable” Pre-Existing Condition in the Senior Guard Plan

By |2025-12-04T09:53:51-05:00December 1st, 2025|Monthly Voyage Advisor|

Travel season is here, and your clients are preparing for their next adventure. As they finalize their plans, it’s essential to ensure they fully understand how pre-existing medical conditions are handled under the Senior Guard Plan. Pre-existing medical conditions must be stable prior to [...]

Why Canadians Need International Emergency Medical Insurance

By |2025-10-21T09:29:13-05:00November 1st, 2025|Monthly Voyage Advisor|

Traveling is exciting—but unexpected medical emergencies can quickly turn an adventure into a financial nightmare. Emergency medical travel insurance is essential protection for anyone leaving their home province or country. Here’s why it matters: Out-of-country medical care is expensive. Provincial health plans cover very [...]

Why Trip Interruption Insurance Matters

By |2025-09-30T15:05:48-05:00September 30th, 2025|Monthly Voyage Advisor|

Trip Interruption insurance often doesn’t get the spotlight it deserves, but it can be one of the most practical forms of travel protection. While Trip Cancellation covers travelers before they leave, Trip Interruption steps in once they’re already on their journey. It reimburses prepaid, [...]

Stay Informed: Key Updates to Senior Guard for 2025–2026

By |2025-09-30T15:01:13-05:00August 6th, 2025|Monthly Voyage Advisor|

As travel season approaches, it’s more important than ever to stay current with policy wording updates. Even small changes can have a significant impact—new exclusions may be added, and coverage you’ve come to expect might be revised or removed. Staying informed ensures you and [...]

Why Canadians Need Travel Insurance—Even for Trips Within Canada

By |2025-05-22T08:54:17-05:00June 2nd, 2025|Monthly Voyage Advisor|

  Planning Summer Travel? Here’s Why Travel Insurance Still Matters—Even Within Canada With summer break on the horizon and the school year wrapping up, your clients may be getting ready to plan solo adventures or family vacations. While some will travel internationally, many are [...]

Understanding Super Visa VTC Policies for Parents and Grandparents

By |2025-04-24T10:23:38-05:00May 1st, 2025|Monthly Voyage Advisor|

A Super Visa allows a visitor to come and visit their children or grandchildren for an extended amount of time. It is a visa that provides multiple entries within a period of up to 10 years.   Applying for a Super Visa When a [...]

Maximize Your Brokerage Potential with AwayCare: Your Trusted MGA

By |2025-03-19T10:07:38-05:00April 1st, 2025|Monthly Voyage Advisor|

With every major step in life, maximizing your investment is crucial. You turn to specialists—a lawyer for legal advice, a doctor for medical concerns. Just as you maintain your vehicle for peak performance, your business deserves the same care. As a broker, your greatest [...]