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International Trip Cancelation / Interuption insurance for Colombian Expats

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Elexpatriado
4/3/2017 15:10 EST

I am getting a little desperate here.

I do a lot of travelling inside and out of Colombia and internationally,

Seems the trips have been screwed up lately a lot due to one of the following:

1. My travel partner getting sick at the last minute. (I never have this problem)
2. Colombian Airlines screwed up -airports closed due to rain, fog etc.
3. Colombian Airlines screwed up- Flight cancelled for "maintenace"

I am trying to find a good insurance company that would pay for losses in case of trip cancelation or interruption for any of the above.

For example, I am planning a trip to Cancun. If we have to cancel at the last minute , could lose $480 for hotel charges and as much as several hundred dollars for Airline tickets , depending on future ticket pricing. Say maximum $800 US.

Ideally I would like a Canadian Company, as a Canadian citizen, I could contact the Better, Business Bureau and ombudsman, or even threatening to put a claim in small claims court if they tried to screw me (I have been through this in the past).

But hopefully, this wouldn't be necessary, and if anyone knows of any reliable travel insurance company that provides international travel insurance from Colombia to other points internationally, it would be appreciated.

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novato1953
4/3/2017 17:22 EST

This might give you something to go on. In the US, so-called "premium" credit cards automatically provide the kind of travel insurance you're talking about. Chase is one of the biggest issuers of such cards, and their insurer is Allianz. Google for their individual policies

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bickmed
4/4/2017 00:29 EST

I use www.worldnomads.com

They are unique in that you can start your insurance after you have left the country(not applicable for your situation), and I have claimed with them before and they were prompt and professional.

Whatever you do, do not use Assist Card - they are diabolical.

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mtbe
4/4/2017 09:39 EST

I usually don't buy, but recently, with my parents getting older and in/out of hospitals more frequently, I have started to purchase travel insurance.

I go to www.squaremouth.com to compare and purchase. It's an excellent service. Fortunately, never had to cash in.

Not sure it's validity in Canada...

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