🇨🇦 American Express Cobalt® Card
Annual Fee: $191.88
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
Conditions
- • You must contact Global Excel before receiving emergency treatment or a penalty applies
- • Coverage is only available for residents of Canada covered by a government health insurance plan
- • Coverage extends automatically if hospitalized on return date or transportation is delayed
- • Top-up coverage is available for trips longer than 15 days
Exclusions
- × Medical conditions that were not stable in the 90 days before departure
- × Non-emergency services or experimental treatments
- × Pregnancy complications occurring 9 weeks before or after expected delivery
- × Injuries from high-risk activities like mountain climbing or professional sports
- × Alcohol abuse or drug overdose
Conditions
- • Covers loss of life, dismemberment, or loss of sight due to accident
- • Must be riding as a passenger in a Common Carrier (plane, train, ship)
- • Loss must occur within 100 days of the accident
- • Ticket must be charged to the American Express Card
Exclusions
- × Suicide or self-inflicted injury
- × War or acts of war
- × Committing a criminal offense
- × Serving as crew member
- × Alcohol or drug use unless prescribed
- × Rental vehicle accidents
Conditions
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- • Covers reasonable living expenses and sundry items
- • Applies if flight is delayed 4+ hours or denied boarding occurs
- • Applies if a connecting flight is missed due to incoming flight delay
- • Aggregate limit of $500 includes baggage delay coverage
Exclusions
- × Alternate travel arrangements (except taxi/rideshare)
- × Delays on a flight returning to your place of residence
- × Illegal activity or criminal acts
- × War or acts of war
- × Terrorism
Conditions
- • Covers essential clothing and sundry items
- • Expenses must be incurred within 4 days of arrival and before baggage return
- • Aggregate limit of $500 includes flight delay coverage
- • Baggage must not be delivered within 6 hours of arrival
Exclusions
- × Delay occurring on a flight returning to your place of residence
- × Illegal activity
- × War or acts of war
- × Terrorism
Conditions
- • Covers loss or damage to checked-in or carry-on baggage
- • Full fare must be charged to the Card
- • Coverage begins when baggage is checked in and ends upon retrieval
- • Maximum payable is $500 for all insured persons combined per occurrence
Exclusions
- × Contact lenses, eyeglasses, sunglasses
- × Cameras, laptops, cell phones, and other electronics
- × Cash, currency, tickets, or documents
- × Confiscation by government or customs
- × Sports equipment (except golf clubs and racquets)
- × Perishable items, animals, and furs
Conditions
- • Must decline the rental agency's Collision Damage Waiver (CDW/LDW)
- • Must charge the full cost of the rental to the Card
- • Only one rental vehicle covered at a time
- • Covers theft, loss, damage, and valid loss of use charges
Exclusions
- × Trucks, pick-up trucks, and cargo vans
- × Off-road vehicles
- × Motorcycles, mopeds, or motor bikes
- × Trailers, campers, and RVs
- × Vehicles over $85,000 MSRP
- × Antique vehicles (over 20 years old)
- × Third party liability (damage to other cars or people)
- × Driving while intoxicated
Conditions
- • Covers lost, stolen, or accidentally damaged devices
- • Full price must be charged to Card OR financed with bill payments on Card
- • Depreciation is 2% per month from purchase date
- • Maximum of 1 claim per 12 months, 2 claims per 48 months
- • Device must be new (or official replacement)
Exclusions
- × Mysterious disappearance (unexplained loss)
- × Cosmetic damage not affecting functionality
- × Accessories (batteries, cases)
- × Theft from baggage unless hand-carried
- × Used or refurbished devices (unless warranty replacement)
- × Devices purchased for business or resale
Conditions
- • Covers direct physical damage or theft
- • At least a portion of the purchase price must be charged to the Card
- • Coverage limited to the portion charged to the Card
- • Items given as gifts are covered
Exclusions
- × Wear and tear
- × Theft from a motor vehicle
- × Mysterious disappearance (lost items)
- × Consumables and perishables (food, perfume)
- × Jewelry and watches in baggage
- × Motorized vehicles and their parts
- × Business property
Conditions
- • Doubles original manufacturer's warranty up to one additional year
- • Original warranty must be 5 years or less
- • Must charge full purchase price to the Card
- • Valid in Canada or the United States
Exclusions
- × Used or refurbished items
- × Motorized vehicles (cars, boats, planes)
- × Business property or fixtures
- × Items with warranties longer than 5 years