iA Financial Group announced Jan. 17 that it is partnering with TuGo, a travel insurance provider, to offer a new travel insurance product.

It will feature simplified eligibility criteria, 24/7 emergency assistance anywhere in the world,  multilingual customer service and the myTuGo online client portal.

"Travel insurance meets the needs of most people who are concerned with being properly protected when they travel, stated Pierre Vincent, Senior Vice-President, Individual Insurance and Sales at iA Financial Group in an announcement. "We are proud to extend our product offer through our partnership with TuGo, a company that is recognized for the quality of the service it provides."

Exclusively digital

The product is exclusively digital and can be obtained from an advisor or directly at ia.ca. There are no medical eligibility questions for travellers under age 60. Older travellers are required to answer five questions.