How to file a claim

What do I need to do in order to file a claim?

By paying the premium for this insurance, you agree that:

1. We may verify your health card number and other information required to process your claim, with government and other authorities;
2. Physicians, hospitals and other medical providers are authorized by you to provide to us any and all information they have regarding you, while under observation or treatment, including your medical history, diagnoses and test results; and
3. We may disclose the information available under 1) and 2) above and from other sources to such other persons, as may be required for the purposes of providing assistance about or processing your claim for benefits.

If making a claim, you must notify us as soon as possible in order for us to provide you with a claim form specific to your loss. Failure to do this could invalidate your claim. You have 90 days from your return date to file your claim with us. To report a claim or to request a claim form call 1-866-878-0191. Failure to complete the required claim and authorization form in full will delay the processing of and could invalidate your claim. All claim information should be sent to:

Travel Guard
Attn: Claims Department
145 Wellington Street West
Toronto, ON M5J 1H8

To Claim For Emergency Medical and Dental Benefits:

You must contact us at 1-866-878-0192 or collect at 416-646-3723 before seeking medical attention and a failure to call will result in your being responsible for 30% of any eligible expenses incurred unless your medical condition prevents you from calling, in which case you must call as soon as medically possible or have someone call on your behalf. We will make every effort, although we cannot guarantee, to pay providers directly. Receipts for incurred expenses including those for subsistence allowance expenses are required.

To Claim For Trip Cancellation, Interruption and Delay Benefits:

You must notify us immediately of a cancellation, interruption or delay no later than the next business day following a cancellation, interruption or delay. You must provide:

1. Proof of all non-refundable, prepaid deposits or payments;
2. Completed documentation if a medical condition was the cause for cancellation;
3. Complete unused transportation tickets and vouchers;
4. Receipts for subsistence allowance expenses;
5. Original receipts for new tickets;
6. Reports from police or local authorities documenting the missed connection or travel delay; and
7. Invoices and receipts from travel service providers.

To Claim For Baggage and Personal Effects Benefits:

You must notify us immediately of the loss or damage to baggage or personal effects. You must also report the loss or damage to police, local or conveyance authorities, tour operator representatives, the hotel manager or official transportation representative as soon as possible and obtain a written report. Failure to submit this written report to us with your claim will result in the denial of your claim. You must also submit a letter of coverage or denial from the transportation carrier and/or your homeowner’s insurance company. As proof of loss value, we may, at our option, request original receipts or sales slips for all lost or stolen articles claimed.

To Claim For Rental Car Collision Damage Protection Benefits:

If you have purchased this optional coverage and you wish to submit a claim, you must provide:

1. Your car rental invoice;
2. Your rental agreement with the record of the damages that existed when you picked up the car; and
3. The police report and rental car agency report including estimate of repair costs.

You must file your claim with us within 30 days of the loss or damage in the case of a claim under Rental Car Protector Coverage.

To Claim For Golf Protector, Ski Protector, and Business Protector:

If you have purchased this optional coverage and you wish to submit a claim, you must notify us immediately of the loss or damage. You must report loss or damage to police, local or conveyance authorities, tour operator representatives, the hotel manager or official transportation representative as soon as possible and obtain a written report. Failure to submit this written report to us with your claim will result in the denial of your claim.

You must also submit a letter of coverage or denial from the transportation carrier and/or your homeowner’s insurance company. As proof of loss value, we may, at our option, request original receipts, credit card receipts or sales slips for all lost or stolen articles claimed.

You must obtain a copy of the physician’s report and diagnosis (applicable to refund of green fees or ski vacation package refund only), and submit complete unused tickets and vouchers. For emergency courier fees, we will need a receipt of the imposed charges.