American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card

Canadian Flag American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card

Annual Fee: $599

Issuer: American Express

Policy Version: July 2025

Last Updated: 2026-02-08

Policy Information

Claims Contact

  • website: https://info.submitclaims.client.insure
  • phone domestic: 1-800-243-0198
  • phone international: +905-475-4822

Global Limits

  • who is covered: Cardmember, Spouse, Dependent Children
  • trip duration limit: 15 days

Coverage Summary

Coverage Area Covered? Limit Conditions Exclusions
emergency medical Start Claim
✅ Yes
$5,000,000
  • Coverage available only to Canadian residents covered by a government health insurance plan
  • Coverage is for the first 15 consecutive days of a trip
  • Must contact Global Excel before seeking emergency treatment
  • Coverage ends if absent from province for more than 15 days
  • Medical conditions that were not stable in the 90 days before departure
  • Trips undertaken to seek medical advice or treatment
  • Participation in professional sports, motorized racing, or high-risk activities like scuba diving without certification
  • Travel to a region with a government 'Avoid non-essential travel' advisory related to the medical condition
travel accident Start Claim
✅ Yes
$500,000
  • Accident must occur while riding as a passenger in, boarding, or alighting from a Common Carrier
  • Fare for the trip must be charged to the Card
  • Loss must occur within 100 days of the accident
  • Only one benefit amount paid per accident (the greatest loss)
  • Suicide or self-inflicted injury
  • War or acts of war
  • Commission of a criminal offense
  • Operating or serving as crew of any conveyance
trip cancellation Start Claim
✅ Yes
$1,500
  • Coverage activates when any portion of prepaid travel arrangements is charged to the Card
  • Must be a Canadian resident traveling outside their province
  • Must cancel with travel supplier no later than the business day following the cause of cancellation
  • Reimbursement reduced by any travel vouchers offered by the supplier
  • Medical conditions not stable in the 90 days before the effective date
  • Travel to visit an ailing person where that person's condition causes the claim
  • Pregnancy or complications within 9 weeks of expected delivery
  • Travel advisories issued before the effective date
trip interruption Start Claim
✅ Yes
$1,500
  • Coverage activates when any portion of prepaid travel arrangements is charged to the Card
  • Covers unused prepaid arrangements and extra cost of economy transportation
  • Must be a Canadian resident traveling outside their province
  • Also covers up to $1,000 for out-of-pocket expenses (accommodation, meals, etc.)
  • Medical conditions not stable in the 90 days before departure
  • Pregnancy or complications within 9 weeks of expected delivery
  • Participation in professional sports or hazardous activities
  • Travel advisories issued before departure
trip delay Start Claim
✅ Yes
$1,000
  • Full fare must be charged to the Card or paid with Card reward points
  • Covers reasonable living expenses and sundry items
  • Coverage applies to missed connections, delayed flight departure, or denied boarding
  • Aggregate limit of $1,000 applies to Missed Connection, Delayed Flight, and Emergency Baggage Delay combined
  • Alternate travel arrangements made by the insured (except local taxi/rideshare)
  • Delay on a flight returning to the place of residence (for baggage delay)
  • Illegal activity or fraud
  • War, terrorism, or civil unrest
lost baggage Start Claim
✅ Yes
$1,000
  • Full fare of airline ticket must be charged to the Card
  • Covers loss or damage to baggage while in transit
  • Includes carry-on baggage when insured boards the aircraft
  • Maximum payable is $1,000 for all insured persons combined
  • Cameras, electronics (laptops, phones), and sports equipment (except golf/ski/racquets)
  • Cash, securities, tickets, and documents
  • Confiscation by government authorities
  • Illegal activity or fraud
delayed baggage Start Claim
✅ Yes
$1,000
  • Full fare must be charged to the Card
  • Purchases must be for essential clothing and sundry items
  • Expenses must be incurred within 4 days of arrival
  • Aggregate limit of $1,000 combined with Flight Delay coverage
  • Delay on a flight returning to the insured's place of residence
  • Illegal activity or fraud
  • War or acts of war
  • Terrorism
rental car Start Claim
✅ Yes
Actual Cash Value
  • Must initiate and complete the rental with the Card
  • Full cost of rental must be charged to the Card (or paid with points with taxes on Card)
  • Must decline the rental agency's Collision Damage Waiver (CDW/LDW)
  • Only one vehicle rented at a time is covered
  • Third party liability
  • Personal injury or damage to property other than the rental auto
  • Operation of vehicle while intoxicated
  • Trucks, pick-up trucks, off-road vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, campers
  • Vehicles with MSRP over $85,000
cell phone protection
❌ No
purchase protection Start Claim
✅ Yes
$1,000
  • At least a portion of the purchase price must be charged to the Card
  • Covers direct physical damage or theft anywhere in the world
  • Coverage is supplementary to other insurance
  • Limit of $1,000 per occurrence
  • Wear and tear
  • Theft from a motor vehicle
  • Mysterious disappearance
  • Consumable or perishable goods
  • Jewelry in baggage unless hand-carried
  • Cash, tickets, and documents
extended warranty Start Claim
✅ Yes
$10,000
  • Extends original manufacturer's warranty for up to one additional year
  • Entire purchase price must be charged to the Card
  • Applies to warranties of 5 years or less
  • Maximum liability is the lesser of purchase price or repair cost
  • Used or refurbished products
  • Motorized vehicles and parts
  • Items for business or commercial use (fixtures, inventory)
  • Jewelry
  • Living plants or animals

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