File Your CAA Travel Insurance Claim (2024)

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Claim processes.

Due to high volumes, wait times may be longer than usual when trying to reach us by phone. Rather than waiting on hold, you can start a claim online or by email, using the links below. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Make a claim over the phone:

1-888-493-0161 in Canada and mainland U.S.
1-519-988-7044 collect from anywhere else.

Make a claim by email:

orionclaims@globalexcel.com

Make a claim online:

Through our trusted partner, Global Excel Management (GEM). Please note you will be asked to create or log in to your account.

Make a claim by mail:

CAA Travel Insurance
Global Excel Management
PO Box 308 Station A
Windsor, Ontario N9A 6K7
orionclaims@globalexcel.com

CAA Assistance1 will open your claim and provide you with a case number and the appropriate claim form.

If you have lost your claim form, please click here to download your applicable form.

  • Download Baggage Loss, Damage and Delay Claim Form
  • Download Emergency Medical and Travel Accident Claim Form
  • Download Rental Vehicle Damage Form
  • Download Trip CancellationClaim Form
  • Download Trip Interruption Claim Form
  • Download Visitors to Canada Claim Form

For COVID-19 related trip cancellation and interruption claims:

Step 1: Contact your travel supplier immediately to cancel your travel plans.

Step 2: Have your travel supplier send confirmation that the travel plans were cancelled, including cancellation and refund policy.

Step 3: To initiate a claim, visit CAA Assistance.

Payment to medical providers

CAA Assistance will pay hospitals, physicians and other medical providers directly, whenever possible. While most medical providers will agree

to accept direct payment from us, there are some providers who will require that you pay them directly.Where direct payment cannot be arranged, we will reimburse eligible expenses on the basis of reasonable and customary costs. If you payeligible expenses directly to a health service provider without prior approval by CAA Assistance, these services will be reimbursed to you on thebasis of the reasonable and customary costs that would have been paid directly to such provider by the Insurer. Medical charges that you paymay be higher than this amount, therefore you will be responsible for any difference between the amount you paid and the reasonable andcustomary costs reimbursed by the Insurer.Please note that some benefits are reimbursable on your return. Check the benefits section for the insurance coverage(s) you have purchasedto see which benefit(s) this applies to.

Emergency Medical Insurance and Visitors to Canada Insurance
  1. A completed Medical Expenses Claim Form (provided by CAA Assistance upon notification of claim).
  2. For accidental dental expenses you must provide an accident report from the physician or dentist.
  3. Original itemized bills from the licensed medical provider(s) stating the patient’s name, diagnosis, date and type of treatment, and the name, address and telephone number of the provider, as well as the original transaction documents proving that payment was made to the provider. (For Canadians covered by GHIP, copies of itemized bills are accepted only if the Insured has already dealt directly with GHIP.)
  4. Original prescription drug receipts from the pharmacist, physician or hospital indicating the name of the prescribing physician, prescription number, name of preparation, date, quantity and total cost.
  5. For out of pocket expenses: an explanation of expenses accompanied by the original receipts.
Holiday protection

In addition to the items required under Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance, you must also submit:

  1. Satisfactory evidence that you have booked and paid for a replacement trip.
  2. An itemized CAA Travel Agency invoice, for the replacement trip, showing fares, deposits, travel dates, final payment and date thereof.
  3. A copy of the CAA Travel Insurance2 policy for the replacement trip and the name of the CAA travel professional.

Benefits under this insurance coverage are payable to you unless you authorize and direct the Insurer, in writing, to pay the eligible claim amount to a third party.

  1. A completed Trip Cancellation & Interruption Claim Form (available by contacting CAA Assistance at 1-888-493-0161). We need proof of the cause of the claim, including:
    1. If your claim is for medical reasons, a medical certificate completed by the attending physician stating why travel was not possible as booked and a copy of the entire medical file of any person whose health or medical condition is the reason for your claim; or
    2. A report from the police or other responsible authority documenting the reason for the delay if your claim is due to misconnection.
  2. Original invoices and receipts.
  3. Original tickets.
  4. Other supporting documentation as requested.
Trip Cancellation
  1. For cancellation due to natural disaster, accident on the way to departure, jury duty, subpoena, transfer or involuntary loss of employment: a legal certificate (police report, the summons and/or subpoena, record of employment) confirming the circ*mstances of the cancellation and a letter from your employer (if applicable).
  2. For penalties: a copy of the travel supplier’s or the airline’s publication confirming the cancellation penalties imposed.
  3. For default coverage: written notice of claim must be submitted within 60 days of the day on which the travel supplier announces that it is in default:
    1. Copies of receipts and proofs of payment to travel suppliers;
    2. Copies of unused transportation or accommodation documents; and
    3. Where appropriate, evidence of claim to or reimbursem*nt from any federal, provincial or other compensation fund or any other source (including credit card companies) that is legally responsible or under contract to reimburse you for the cost of the undelivered travel services.
Travel Accident Insurance

For forms and instructions, contact CAA Assistance.

Baggage insurance
  1. A completed claim form (available by contacting CAA Assistance).
  2. For loss:
    1. a report by the police or the hotel manager, tour guide or transportation authorities in whose custody the insured property was at the time of loss;
    2. adequate proof of loss, (original purchase receipts, original replacement receipts or original replacement estimates on store stationery or letterhead) ownership and itemized value.
    3. a Property Irregularity Report when luggage is lost or damaged while in the custody of the airline or common carrier.
  3. For baggage delay you must supply proof of delay of checked baggage from the common carrier and original receipts of purchase:
    1. original itemized receipts for expenses actually incurred;
    2. a copy of the baggage claim ticket;
    3. a copy of your airline or common carrier ticket;
    4. verification of the delay of checked baggage from the airline or common carrier including the reason and the duration of the delay; and
    5. a copy of the delivery receipt.
Do you have a question regarding your policy? Call Us: 1-866-740-6422

File Your CAA Travel Insurance Claim (1)

Claim status.

We will keep you informed about your claim by periodically checking the status and addressing any further issues that may arise.

File Your CAA Travel Insurance Claim (2)

Settlement.

We settle your claim quickly, fairly and accurately and strive to minimize the disruption in your life.

1 CAA Assistance is provided by Global Excel Management. See full policy for all terms and conditions at caasco.com/policy.

2 CAA Travel Insurance, an Orion Travel Insurance product, is underwritten by Echelon Insurance. Certain exclusions, limitations and restrictions apply. Subject to change without notice. A Medical Questionnaire may be required if you are 60 years of age and older. Quotes are valid for 30 days. Subject to change without notice. See full policy for all terms and conditions at caasco.com/policy.

Click here to see a list of underwriters covering various CAA insurance products.

Click here to learn about CAA Insurance Ombudsperson and Consumer rights.

File Your CAA Travel Insurance Claim (2024)

FAQs

Is it worth claiming on travel insurance? ›

Travel insurance can give you extra protection if your holiday doesn't go as planned. This is very important if you are travelling independently because you may find yourself stranded with no way to get home and no rep to help sort out your holiday problem.

Why travel insurance claims are denied? ›

The most common reasons for a denied claim include: There's insufficient documentation or evidence to support a claim. These include a lack of receipts, proof of payments or proof of the incident that you're making the claim for, such as a cancellation, necessary medical care or anything else that cost you money.

How to get a travel insurance claim approved? ›

How to Properly Submit a Travel Insurance Claim
  1. Review your travel insurance policy terms. Travel insurance can't cover every problem. ...
  2. Gather documentation. ...
  3. Submit your claim with documentation. ...
  4. Trip delay claim documentation. ...
  5. Baggage and personal effects claim documentation. ...
  6. Medical expense claim documentation.
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What is the most common travel insurance claim? ›

The most common reasons for claims in the U.S. were respiratory illnesses, injury and fractures.

Does travel insurance actually pay out? ›

Offered as an add-on to many insurance policies, this coverage lets you cancel your trip for a reason not covered within a typical trip cancellation benefit. If you need to use this coverage, you'll typically get 50% to 80% of your prepaid travel expenses refunded.

When should I file a travel insurance claim? ›

How soon do you need to submit your travel insurance claim? You'll need to keep in mind that the time-frame for submitting a claim will vary depending on the insurance company and the specific policy you hold, but generally, you'll have somewhere between 20 and 90 days from the date of your loss to submit it.

Which travel insurance is best at paying claims? ›

We named Nationwide travel insurance as our pick for the most coverage reimbursed. It offers 100% trip cancellation coverage and up to 200% trip interruption protection, depending on your plan choice. Nationwide also provides some of the best policies for cruise ship passengers, based on our review.

What does travel insurance not cover? ›

Most travel insurance policies won't pay out if you're negligent while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and have an accident or have property stolen.

Does travelers insurance go up after a claim? ›

If you file a claim and we make a payment, it is very likely that your rate will increase at renewal. Because of the incident, you're likely to pay a higher rate for three to five years.

Is it worth claiming on the insurance? ›

In some cases, if the amount is quite small, you may not want to make a claim because if you do so your future premiums could increase by more than the amount you have claimed. However, it's a good idea to make an insurance claim if someone has been injured.

Does claiming on travel insurance affect future premiums? ›

Your claims history: Unlike car insurance premiums, which often skyrocket after a claim, travel insurance costs are not affected by your claims history.

Should I have excess on travel insurance? ›

Whether or not you take out the excess waiver option depends on your risk tolerance and budget. If you prefer not to pay anything in the event of a claim, and the extra premium cost is acceptable, you may want to add it.

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