Travel Insurance

Medical Incidents In 8 Examples Where Short-term Insurance Could Have Saved The Day

D’oh! They’re the last two things you want on vacation: An unplanned health emergency and an unexpected medical bill.

Though OHIP coverage extends in a limited way to Ontario residents on vacation in the U.S. (it covers parts of some emergency health services, but not ambulances, for example,) crossing the border in Eastern Ontario – even for a weekend trip – can be a roll-of-the-dice when it comes to medical coverage.

12 of the Most Bizarre Car Insurance Claims of All Time

From frozen poo to corrosive cow saliva to accident-causing potatoes, there’s no shortage of stupid stunts, crazy claims, and outrageous accidents from the world’s diciest drivers.

Here’re our picks for the cream of the crop, er, should we say, the bottom of the barrel:

Escape the winter blues

After a long Canadian winter, most of us feel the need to get away from it all. We’re bored with the drudgery of winter, and feel the need for a little adventure. Whether it’s to Europe, Asia or to a beach in the Caribbean, it’s important to be prepared before going anywhere, and part of that preparation is to ensure that you’re covered in case of an emergency.