Where to buy long term travel Insurance in Canada? - TravelPUNK Backpacker College Student Budget Travel Message Boards!

MIKEHONCHO · 03-13-2008, 02:11 AM

I was wondering if anybody knew some insurance companiesthat aregood to use for a working visain Australiafor a year long trip. I know of bon voyage from travel cuts and that is it. Also anybody know if you can buyspecialized insurance for a laptop in case of theft or lost and damaged.
thanks

**mollymore** · 03-13-2008, 12:55 PM

I always get insurance from my credit union. Banks, credit unions, travel agents, and insurance companies would probably be your best bets? I'd make a couple of phone calls and compare policies & prices.

Good Luck

Molly

**maracle** · 03-13-2008, 01:17 PM

BUNAC has some company they provide insurance through for their Australian Work & Holiday visa program. Not sure if it's a good deal but you might see what their prices are. IIRC they have all the prices posted on bunac's site.

**Esterina** · 03-14-2008, 08:34 PM

In my case, Blue Cross always had the best price. Good luck with your search !

MIKEHONCHO · 03-16-2008, 05:43 AM

Most of these companies onlycover up to 180 days with the exception of bon voyage and world nomads

**Esterina** · 03-16-2008, 07:14 AM

I had a one-year cover with Blue Cross... maybe they changed their policy since 2003... The cost was around 650$ if I recall well.

By the way, did you know that you had to notify the government you are leaving for a year, in order to make sure you don't lose the universal health insurance ?