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ITIC APAC session 8

ITIC APAC 2026 | Medical Directors and Assistance Forum

This session, led by Dr Winston Jong and featuring Dr Terry Nash, Garry Robinson, and Dr Alex Veldman, explored the complexities of the travel and health insurance ecosystem, how improvements...
22 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca

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Confidence in IPMI market falls below post-pandemic levels as cost pressures intensify

Confidence in IPMI market falls below post-pandemic levels as cost pressures intensify

22 Jun 2026 | Siân Yates
CDC commits US$107m as Ebola outbreak strains healthcare response in DRC and Uganda

CDC commits US$107m as Ebola outbreak strains healthcare response in DRC and Uganda

19 Jun 2026 | Siân Yates
ITIC APAC 2026 - Session Seven

ITIC APAC 2026 | Digital technology in medical care and claims

Jonathan Tang, Chief Strategy Officer at Heals Healthcare, examined how telemedicine is evolving beyond virtual consultations to support claims management, healthcare access, and international patient journeys. Session moderated by Ian...
22 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
Fatal resort fire triggers large-scale tourist evacuation in Dominican Republic

Fatal resort fire triggers large-scale tourist evacuation in Dominican Republic

The fatal blaze triggered a large-scale evacuation and emergency consular response at one of the Caribbean's busiest tourist destinations 
22 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
Who pays when travel plans go wrong EU passenger rights overhaul redraws responsibilities

Who pays when travel plans go wrong? EU passenger rights overhaul redraws responsibilities

The new rules strengthen airline obligations around delays, rerouting, and passenger assistance, potentially reshaping aspects of travel disruption claims handling
22 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
Event tourism fuels summer travel demand, Allianz Partners finds

Event tourism fuels summer travel demand, Allianz Partners finds

Allianz Partners data shows summer travel is increasingly driven by live events and sports, accelerating new patterns in demand that are reshaping travel insurance needs
21 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
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June 2026
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Welcome to your June issue! In this month’s magazine we look at medical escorts – a critical part of patient transport, with direct implications for patient safety, clinical outcomes, operational efficiency and cost. We also examine the interplay between governments and private business when responding to a disaster. 

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Taking a collaborative approach

Oliver Cuenca explores the interplay between governments and private business when responding to a disaster
1 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Making the right call on medical escorts

Behind every successful medical transfer is a carefully judged decision on escort capability, balancing safety, logistics, and resource use with direct implications for patient safety and transport outcomes, explains Alysia...
1 Jun 2026
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Alysia Cameron-Davies
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Interview: Phil Enan, SiriusPoint

Phil Enan, Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at SiriusPoint, talks to ITIJ about new beginnings, a global reach, and what’s next
1 Jun 2026
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Interview: Ben Colman, Reality Defender

Chloe Fox speaks to Ben Colman, Co-Founder and CEO of deepfake detection platform Reality Defender, about the rise of AI-driven medical fraud, the growing challenge of detecting synthetic claims, and what...
1 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
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Interview: Marc Banting, Voyageur Group

We speak to Marc Banting, COO of Voyageur Group, about his 25th anniversary with the company, ITIC, and the importance of relationships in the industry
1 Jun 2026
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Industry Voice: When ‘excluded’ is no longer good enough

Jonathan Cooper, Founder and CEO of WIS Group, speaks to ITIJ about why the industry cannot stand still when the risks travellers are facing are changing and their coverage needs...
1 Jun 2026
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Jonathan Cooper
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Transfer of a complex tetraplegic patient via commercial airline

This case illustrates Prime Nursing Care’s comprehensive process for the medical repatriation of a complex tetraplegic patient from Bern, Switzerland, to Boston in the US, via a commercial airline medical...

Sponsored by Prime Nursing Care

1 Jun 2026
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LifeFlight circles globe in continuous mission

Tyson Smith, General Manager – Air Ambulance, at LifeFlight, tells ITIJ about a successful yet complex mission

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1 Jun 2026
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ITIC Americas 2026 session 5

ITIC Americas 2026 | Medical Directors’ Forum

4 Jun 2026
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ITIC Americas 2026 | The psychology and reality of travel insurance fraud

3 Jun 2026
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Etihad and Abu Dhabi tourism authority add medical cover to international visitor bookings

Etihad and Abu Dhabi tourism authority add medical cover to international visitor bookings

New initiative reflects growing interest in embedding health protection into the travel journey to support visitor confidence
18 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
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Emirates to offer flight disruption travel product

The airline hopes to attract passengers back following a dip in air traffic through the Middle East due to the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran
16 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Six in 10 patients worry about fake prescription drugs, survey finds

Survey of 5,000 patients across four countries shows growing concern over counterfeit medicines and strong demand for digital authentication in pharmacy supply chains
16 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
Medical under-declaration poses systemic threat to travel insurance claims, Verisk warns

Medical under-declaration poses systemic threat to travel insurance claims, Verisk warns

New research suggests confusion and poor disclosure processes, rather than fraud, are driving rising claims friction across travel, health, and life insurance
15 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
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Collinson partners with Holiday Extras to offer parametric coverage

The insurer will offer travel coverage to Holiday Extras customers both as a standalone product and as part of the booking process for other services
10 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Allianz Partners and Coverwise partner to offer device protection to travellers

The product will be offered to Coverwise customers alongside the company’s traditional travel insurance offerings
5 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Etc. Insurance and Open GI launch travel insurance broker solution

The new product allows brokers to complete all aspects of the travel insurance process, including medical screening, within one platform
28 May 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Cover Genius renews partnership with Turkish Airlines

The embedded insurance specialist will expand its travel insurance offering with the flag carrier airline to new markets
11 May 2026
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May 2026
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A whirlwind tour of the top medical tourism destinations in this issue encompasses Latin America, South Korea and India – each diverse region and nation appealing to different demographics and with different specialities for those seeking specific care. In-depth analysis from industry experts highlights growth opportunities in the global healthcare sector – so dive in to the latest edition of IH&H for all the latest industry trends. 

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Patients without borders

Global travel has rebounded from its pandemic slump – and medical tourism is no exception. IH&H explores the top destinations for cross-border care, and the treatments patients are seeking
1 May 2026
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Canadian patients look abroad for healthcare relief

Milan Korcock shares details about Canadians bypassing domestic waiting lists and heading abroad for care, exploring why the trend is accelerating, which treatments are most affected, and how insurers are...
1 May 2026
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Milan Korcok
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South Korea’s medical tourism surge

Chloe Fox speaks to industry experts about South Korea’s rise as a medical tourism hub, the global demand for K-beauty and advanced treatments, and the patient-focused services shaping the sector’s...
1 May 2026
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Chloe Fox
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Singapore’s IPMI shift: a blueprint for Southeast Asia’s healthcare future

Singapore’s regulatory adjustments, provider-payer collaboration, and emphasis on transparency offer practical lessons for healthcare systems in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam as they navigate rapid private healthcare growth, medical inflation, and...
1 May 2026
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Lauren Haigh
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A passage to India

For the citizens of India, and many expats, public healthcare provision can vary wildly depending on where they are. But what does the private healthcare landscape look like – particularly...
1 May 2026
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Stefan Mohamed
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Safe and responsible adoption of AI in healthcare

David Qu explores how AI is transforming global healthcare, from patient care to drug discovery, while addressing data, bias, privacy, and ethical challenges
1 May 2026
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From cash pay to covered benefit: the rise of stem cell therapy in insurance

Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of Healthcare Revolution and Co-Founder and CEO of the Medical Tourism Association, shares how regenerative medicine is now sufficiently mainstream that insurers are changing their benefits structure...
1 May 2026
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Jonathan Edelheit
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UK wealth moves signal global shift in premium healthcare demand

Karim Idilby, Chief Growth Officer, AXA Global Healthcare, discusses shifting global wealth migration, the policy forces driving talent mobility, and evolving expectations for international healthcare
1 May 2026
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Fatal resort fire triggers large-scale tourist evacuation in Dominican Republic

Fatal resort fire triggers large-scale tourist evacuation in Dominican Republic

The fatal blaze triggered a large-scale evacuation and emergency consular response at one of the Caribbean's busiest tourist destinations 
22 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
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FCDO eases UAE travel guidance

The change follows the announcement of a memorandum between the US and Iran to end the ongoing war in the Middle East
20 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Nigeria cholera outbreak intensifies as deaths climb

UN-backed emergency funding and humanitarian support are being expanded after cholera cases in northeastern Nigeria topped 12,000 in little over a month
19 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
CDC releases $107m emergency funding as Ebola outbreak surpasses 900 cases

CDC releases $107m emergency funding as Ebola outbreak surpasses 900 cases

Health authorities are stepping up response efforts as the Bundibugyo outbreak expands across eastern DRC and Uganda
19 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
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Who pays when travel plans go wrong EU passenger rights overhaul redraws responsibilities

Who pays when travel plans go wrong? EU passenger rights overhaul redraws responsibilities

The new rules strengthen airline obligations around delays, rerouting, and passenger assistance, potentially reshaping aspects of travel disruption claims handling
22 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
Event tourism fuels summer travel demand, Allianz Partners finds

Event tourism fuels summer travel demand, Allianz Partners finds

Allianz Partners data shows summer travel is increasingly driven by live events and sports, accelerating new patterns in demand that are reshaping travel insurance needs
21 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
Egypt fast-tracks work permits for foreign tourism workers with new 15-day initiative

Egypt fast-tracks work permits for foreign tourism workers with new 15-day initiative

A streamlined two-day work permit route for foreign tourism staff is set to ease hiring bottlenecks across key destinations as Egypt’s travel sector continues its record growth trajectory
19 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
AI insurance integrations gain ground as VisitorsCoverage launches travel insurance protocol server

AI integrations gain ground as VisitorsCoverage launches travel insurance protocol server

New technology aimed at AI booking platforms could accelerate automated insurance distribution and reshape digital travel purchasing journeys
16 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
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True Traveller appoints new Head of Operations

Martin Warren previously served as an Account Manager at AXA Partners, where he worked for over 10 years
11 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Sapiens expands AI strategy with ADIA investment and new London headquarters

Sapiens expands AI strategy with ADIA investment and new London headquarters

The insurance software provider has secured new investment and opened a London HQ as it accelerates its AI-driven automation strategy across core insurance operations
4 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
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Interview: Phil Enan, SiriusPoint

Phil Enan, Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at SiriusPoint, talks to ITIJ about new beginnings, a global reach, and what’s next
1 Jun 2026
Insurers accelerate AI deployment but face structural and regulatory constraints, study finds

Insurers accelerate AI deployment but face structural and regulatory constraints, study finds

The insurance sector is expanding artificial intelligence use amid talent gaps, regulatory uncertainty, and concerns over enterprise-wide deployment readiness and risk
31 May 2026
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Siân Yates

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