On your next vacation SEE MORE. WORRY LESS!
Planning a trip outside BC? Perhaps you are heading to the US or overseas… if so, know that travel insurance is as important as your passport and sunscreen.
When you travel out of the Province of British Columbia – across Canada, throughout the United States and especially abroad - your provincial MSP medical coverage becomes limited. If you or a family member requires medical attention while on vacation in a foreign country, you could incur extensive medical expenses you were not prepared for.
Travel with the security that you are protected properly by purchasing Travel Medical Coverage. Whether you need a single trip policy or an annual traveller’s insurance policy – contact VIIC. Insuring generations of islanders since 1863.
Need travel insurance NOW? Visit our travel insurance website to purchase immediately online.
Think you don’t need travel insurance? Here`s a reality check… the following are actual costs incurred for medical emergencies without travel insurance:
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Gender |
Age |
Condition |
Location |
Costs ($CAD) |
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Male |
74 |
Heart attack |
Denver |
$305,000 |
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Female |
49 |
Pneumonia |
Arizona |
$65,900 |
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Male |
21 |
Fractured jaw |
Australia |
$6,500 |
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Male |
43 |
Severe sunburn |
Florida |
$185,134 |
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Female |
34 |
Abdominal pain |
New York |
$11,200 |
Make it a habit to never leave home without the security of travel medical insurance. Medical costs in the United States and in European countries can devastate an uninsured Canadian traveller financially, and often times affect your economic wellbeing for years after you return home. PEACE OF MIND WITHOUT BREAKING THE BUDGET
Single Trip Travel Insurance: The more common type of travel insurance is a single trip policy – an affordable and smart way to protect you and your family from unexpected and expensive medical bills while outside of British Columbia.
Annual Travel Insurance: An annual policy is available for avid and frequent travellers. This policy is purchased once and you are covered for all your travel needs for 365 days. This is also ideal and in some cases, cheaper to purchase, if you will be away on an extended vacation in a foreign country.
PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE ONLINE NOW - Visit our travel insurance website to purchase immediately online
Other Travel Insurance Products offered by VIIC:
- Trip Interruption Insurance: Cushioning the impact of necessary, unexpected changes in your travel plans.
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: Insuring you and your loved ones for accidents.
- Baggage Insurance: Providing coverage for your belongings and valuables while travelling.
- Rental Car Protection: Insuring against losses incurred to rental cars, such as damage and theft.
- Visitors to Canada Medical Insurance: Single Trip emergency medical coverage for trips anywhere in Canada.
- Visitors to Canada Holiday Package: Our most popular medical and non-medical insurance plans for visitors to Canada, new immigrants or returning Canadians, in one convenient insurance package.
- All Inclusive Holiday Package: Our most popular medical and non-medical insurance plans, in one convenient insurance package.
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What is a single trip travel insurance policy? |
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For the occasional traveler, single trip travel medical insurance is valid for the period of your policy only – generally the days or months you on vacation. No coverage is provided outside of the policy dates, even if your trip is extended; in which case it is important to extend your coverage by contacting VIIC. |
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What is an annual travel insurance policy? |
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For frequent and avid travellers, VIIC offers an annual travel insurance policy. Never worry about travel insurance for the whole year – this policy is good for 365 days (maximum per trip and return time limitations apply). |
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I am only going away for a few days. Do I really need travel insurance? |
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The cost of medical expenses in the United States and other foreign countries for uninsured travellers is exorbitant. If you became ill or had an accident, the costs could add up to thousands of dollars in just a few hours. A 74 year old Canadian male had a heart attack in Arizona and his medical bills were $305,000. Luckily, he had travel medical insurance and you should too. |
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How can I obtain an online travel insurance quote? |
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You can get a quote and purchase travel insurance online, click here. You can also call us directly by choosing the Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres location closest to you. Or, if you are in the neighbourhood, drop in! |
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I need travel insurance immediately. Can VIIC provide immediate coverage? |
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We offer an online travel insurance purchasing website that is secure and open 24 hours a day. Or, if you would like more personalized service, or perhaps need to discuss your travel insurance policy options with a knowledgeable agent, call or drop into one of the 14 conveniently located VIIC insurance offices on Vancouver Island. |
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Do I need an appointment to purchase insurance from VIIC? |
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Our goal is to provide each client with fast, friendly and professional insurance services that revolve around your busy schedule – and not ours. We are the oldest and largest privately own insurance company on Vancouver Island. If you prefer to have a set appointment time, we would be happy to set up a time that works for you. If you are in a hurry, call or drop by one of our 14 locations today. |
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I was hospitalized while on vacation. How do I file a claim? |
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VIIC takes extreme pride in offering clients white glove service during the claims process. If you need to file a claim, visit our claims page for complete details and 24 hour contact information. We’ll Take Care of It. |
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How long will it take for reimbursement of a travel insurance claim? |
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Every claim is different and the length of time to settle will depend on the circumstances and the country you were visiting. However, VIIC is committed to working with you through the entire process, ensuring your needs are our number one priority. |
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There are so many travel insurance companies on Vancouver Island. Why should I choose VIIC? |
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An insurance broker is only as good as their customer service – VIIC puts you first. Our insurance specialists live on Vancouver Island, just like you do. We make it a priority to offer professional, speedy and familiar service. We stand behind you and work hard to streamline the purchase of travel insurance as well as the claim processes with as little disruption to your life as possible. In every aspect of client care – VIIC excels; we welcome every opportunity to allow our clients to experience the true meaning of our company adage: We’ll Take Care of Travel Insurance. |
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Who is Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres? |
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We are the largest privately owned insurance brokerage firm on Vancouver Island. We encourage you to read about our illustrious history, dating back to 1863! With 14 conveniently located branches on Vancouver Island, our local, knowledgeable, community-minded insurance specialists will be on hand to assist with all your insurance needs. We’ll Take Care of It. |
With 14 locations on Vancouver Island, we are conveniently located in your home community.
Call, email or stop by a VIIC office near you and find out how we can help you are covered. Whether you are shopping for residential or business coverage; comparing rates on term life or short term travel insurance...We'll Take Care Of It.
Insurance Office Location Map
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Victoria 321-3980 Shelbourne Street Victoria, BC V8N 6J1 Tel (250) 477.7234 Fax (250) 721.1392 Victoria@viic.ca |
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Ladysmith #15–370 Trans Canada Hwy Ladysmith, BC V9G 1T9 Tel (250) 245.8022 Fax (250) 245.5006 Toll Free: (877-545-8022) Ladysmith@viic.ca |
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 4:00pm Sunday: Closed |
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Nanaimo #601 – 5800 Turner Road Nanaimo, BC V9T 6J4 Tel (250) 751.2966 Fax (250) 751.2965 Toll Free: (866) 606.3223 Nanaimo@viic.ca |
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: Closed |
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Parksville 146 Alberni Hwy PO Box 1029 Parksville, BC V9P 2H1 Tel (250) 248.3229 Fax (250) 248.9162 Toll Free: (877) 532.3229 Parksville@viic.ca |
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday: 8:30am - 5:30pm Sunday: Closed |
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Qualicum Beach #104-661 Primrose Street Qualicum, BC V9K 2H5 Tel (250) 752.6961 Fax (250) 752.6206 Toll Free: (877) 752.6961 Qualicum@viic.ca |
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday: 8:30am - 5:30pm Sunday: Closed |
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Courtenay |
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am - 4:30pm Sunday: Closed |
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Comox 1782a Comox Avenue Comox, BC V9M 3M8 Tel (250) 339.4847 Fax (250) 339.3344 Comox@viic.ca |
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: Closed |
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Cumberland 2713 Dunsmuir Avenue Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 Tel (250) 336.8524 Fax (250) 336.8455 Cumberland@viic.ca |
Hours of OperationMonday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm (closed 12:30-1:00 for lunch) Saturday & Sunday: Closed |
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Campbell River (Dogwood) 1196 Dogwood Street Campbell River, BC V9W 3A2 Tel (250) 287.9184 Fax (250) 286.9669 Toll Free: (800) 606.3222 Dogwood@viic.ca |
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am - 4:00pm Sunday: Closed |
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Campbell River (Willow Point) 80h Westgate Road Campbell River, BC V9W 1R2 Tel (250) 923.2288 Fax (250) 923.2889 WillowPoint@viic.ca |
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am - 4:00pm Sunday: Closed |
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Quadra Island #2-654 Harper Road Quathiaski Cove, BC V0P 1N0 Tel (250) 285.2333 Fax (250) 285.2577 Quadra@viic.ca |
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed |
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Gold River |
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:30pm Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm Sunday: Closed |
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Port Hardy #1-7053 Market Street Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Tel (250) 949.6900 Fax (250) 949.5900 Toll Free: (866) 808.0333 PortHardy@viic.ca |
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: Closed |
Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres is an authorized ICBC Autoplan vehicle insurance broker
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