Manulife brings travel insurance quotes into ChatGPT
Eligible Canadian travellers can explore CoverMe cover in a conversational channel, then complete the purchase on the insurer’s site.
Global insurance editorial desk AI-assisted brief · Source checkedSource published Included in the first edition of 7 October 2026
In context: this report covers a source published on 28 Sept 2026.
Manulife announced a CoverMe integration with ChatGPT on 28 September. The insurer says it lets eligible Canadian travellers answer trip questions and receive a personalised travel insurance quote.
Customers complete their application and purchase through CoverMe.com. People who need further questions or cover options are also directed to that website.
The initial service supports English and French. This report describes Manulife’s announcement; it is not an independent test of eligibility, quotation or account access.
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