In ITIJ, we assess the evolution of travel insurance underwriting in the insurtech age, look at the development of K&R cover, and have a full review of the recent ITIC UK event in Southampton. Plus, we look at rebuilding tourism in Sri Lanka following the recent terror attacks there.

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ITIC UK 2019 review

This year’s UK-focused International Travel & Health Insurance Conference (ITIC) took place in the historic port town of Southampton at the stunning Harbour Hotel on 9 May. Professionals from all…

Kidnap & ransom cover - what's new

Hostage taking and kidnapping are on the decline in parts of the world where they once were rampant, so why are more travel insurers offering kidnap and ransom cover, not…

Is luggage traceability the future?

Dean Porter, EMEA Transport and Logistics Solutions Marketing at Zebra Technologies, explores how technology is helping to solve a perennial travel problem

The benefits of automated identity verification

Sung Feng Wu, Vice-President of Travel & Ticketing with SafeCharge, explains how automated identity verification could streamline the insurance experience

Underwriting and technology

Anthony Harrington explores how tech is changing the game in the underwriting space

Trends in blockchain-based parametric insurance

Cyrus Maaghul looks at the five emerging trends that are fueling the growth of blockchain-based parametric insurance, and assesses its impact in the travel insurance sector

Tourism & terrorism in Sri Lanka

Last year, Sri Lanka was ranked the top country for travel in 2019 by Lonely Planet, but the devastating Easter Sunday bombings have had serious repercussions for the country. Lauren…