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Aneevo launches cancellation top-up product for travel insurance brokers

Aneevo launches cancellation top-up product for travel insurance brokers

The new platform feature enables brokers to increase cancellation protection on eligible travel insurance policies without sourcing cover elsewhere
22 Jul 2026
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DR Congo Ebola deaths rise as violence challenges health systems

DR Congo Ebola deaths rise as violence challenges health systems

21 Jul 2026 | Editorial Team
Race-cations emerge as latest travel trend as fitness tourism gathers pace

Race-cations emerge as latest travel trend as fitness tourism gathers pace

Travellers are increasingly building holidays around endurance events, creating new opportunities – and insurance considerations – across the travel sector
22 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Aegis targets growing event-travel market with new cancellation coverage

Aegis targets growing event-travel market with new cancellation coverage

As event-led travel grows, Aegis Travel Insurance is offering protection that helps travellers recover trip costs when major concerts, festivals or sporting events are cancelled
21 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
Ebola death toll rises in DR Congo as violence disrupts healthcare response

Ebola death toll rises in DR Congo as violence disrupts healthcare response

Rising pressure on frontline healthcare teams and disrupted emergency response efforts are exposing vulnerabilities in global outbreak preparedness
21 Jul 2026
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Brazil sees record growth in UK visitor arrivals

Brazil sees record growth in UK visitor arrivals

Rising UK demand and record European arrivals underline Brazil’s growing appeal as a long-haul destination, creating new opportunities for travel providers supporting international journeys
21 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
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July 2026
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Welcome to your July issue! This month we look at how artificial intelligence solutions are changing the way in which travel risk information is gathered and communicated, plus we ask whether providers should do more to educate their customers, ensuring they understand the products they are buying and using them appropriately.

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AI and the new travel risk intelligence cycle

AI is transforming travel risk management – from accelerating intelligence gathering and analysis to enabling more personalised traveller communications. Chloe Fox speaks with industry experts about the complex challenges this...
1 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
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Educating travel insurance customers: whose job is it anyway?

Customer aversion to and confusion about travel insurance is a long-standing problem. While insurers continue to strive for increased simplicity, misunderstandings and frustrations persist. In conversation with Lauren Haigh, industry insiders...
1 Jul 2026
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Lauren Haigh
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As world travel patterns change, insurers adapt

Milan Korcok examines global travel trends and how insurers are reacting 
1 Jul 2026
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Milan Korcok
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Industry Voice: The transformational power of AI in travel insurance

From data extraction to coverage determination, AI is reshaping how travel insurers serve customers at their most vulnerable moments, and the window for early advantage is narrowing, Roi Amir, CEO...
1 Jul 2026
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Roi Amir
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Industry Voice: Why embedded insurance is becoming table stakes for travel companies

With travel disruption on the rise and customer expectations continuing to shift, Ross Sinclair, CEO of insurtech EIP, explores why embedded insurance is becoming a standard offering for travel agents...
1 Jul 2026
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Ross Sinclair
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Industry Voice: Three countries, one tournament: the travel insurance challenges of the 2026 World Cup

Tim Riley, Managing Director of True Traveller and Chairman of UKTIA, tells ITIJ about hazards the FIFA World Cup travel might bring for UK football fans
1 Jul 2026
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Tim Riley
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Michelle Royle speaks with Tom Bishop, VP Head of Travel, A&H, at Sompo, about his new role, digitalisation, and putting the customer first
1 Jul 2026
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Michelle Royle
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Cvete Koneska, Global Security Director, Information and Analysis, at International SOS, talks to Michelle Royle about geopolitical fragmentation, climate hazards, and technology risks
1 Jul 2026
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Michelle Royle
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Aneevo launches cancellation top-up product for travel insurance brokers

Aneevo launches cancellation top-up product for travel insurance brokers

The new platform feature enables brokers to increase cancellation protection on eligible travel insurance policies without sourcing cover elsewhere
22 Jul 2026
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Editorial Team
Aegis targets growing event-travel market with new cancellation coverage

Aegis targets growing event-travel market with new cancellation coverage

As event-led travel grows, Aegis Travel Insurance is offering protection that helps travellers recover trip costs when major concerts, festivals or sporting events are cancelled
21 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
Oman Air embeds travel insurance through Takaful Oman partnership

Oman Air embeds travel insurance through Takaful Oman partnership

The airline has added locally underwritten travel cover to its booking journey, supported by international technology and assistance providers
19 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Arch expands employee benefits portfolio with annual travel insurance cover

Arch expands employee benefits portfolio with annual travel insurance cover

The new group benefits offering reflects growing demand for year-round travel protection as insurers broaden workplace insurance programmes
18 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
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Safeture, Global 24 sign travel risk deal with Australian banking group

Safeture, Global 24 sign travel risk deal with Australian banking group

A major Australian banking group is strengthening employee travel safety and crisis response through a new risk management partnership combining technology and 24/7 operational support
20 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
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Malayan Insurance partners with Atome Financial

The partnership will see Malayan’s insurance plans offered to Atome customers via the latter’s app
9 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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ING partners with embedded insurance specialist bolttech

The arrangement will utilise ING’s existing networks to offer insurance coverage to customers
3 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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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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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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Ebola death toll rises in DR Congo as violence disrupts healthcare response

Ebola death toll rises in DR Congo as violence disrupts healthcare response

Rising pressure on frontline healthcare teams and disrupted emergency response efforts are exposing vulnerabilities in global outbreak preparedness
21 Jul 2026
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Editorial Team
One in three businesses fail to prioritise overseas employee wellbeing, says Everywhen

One in three businesses fail to prioritise overseas employee wellbeing, says Everywhen

New research from Everywhen suggests many employers are concerned about overseas staff wellbeing but are failing to make employee health a priority, risking assignment success
20 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
Italian airport chief warns EU border system still causing lengthy waits for travellers

Italian airport chief warns EU border system still causing lengthy waits for travellers

Airport operators and airlines continue to raise concerns over the Entry/Exit System as border processing times remain significantly longer than before
20 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Earthquake near New Zealand tourist hub briefly triggers tsunami warning

Earthquake near New Zealand tourist hub briefly triggers tsunami warning

The magnitude-5.9 quake struck near Fiordland, prompting coastal warnings before authorities ruled out a wider tsunami threat
16 Jul 2026
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Editorial Team
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Race-cations emerge as latest travel trend as fitness tourism gathers pace

Race-cations emerge as latest travel trend as fitness tourism gathers pace

Travellers are increasingly building holidays around endurance events, creating new opportunities – and insurance considerations – across the travel sector
22 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Brazil sees record growth in UK visitor arrivals

Brazil sees record growth in UK visitor arrivals

Rising UK demand and record European arrivals underline Brazil’s growing appeal as a long-haul destination, creating new opportunities for travel providers supporting international journeys
21 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
Cuba and Mexico launch new multi-destination tourism routes

Cuba and Mexico launch new multi-destination tourism routes

The new tourism partnership highlights growing demand for cross-border travel insurance solutions covering medical emergencies, healthcare access, and repatriation across multiple destinations
15 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
UK–Switzerland trade deal to speed business travel and boost services exports

UK–Switzerland trade deal to speed business travel and boost services exports

A new UK–Switzerland agreement introduces smoother border access and expanded mobility provisions for business travellers alongside wider services trade reforms
14 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
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Dr Thomas Buchsein in memoriam

In memoriam: Dr Thomas Buchsein

Members of the Voyageur team and the wider aeromedical community reminisce about a valued member of our industry
8 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Healix three new appointments

Healix International announces three senior appointments

Healix has welcomed Stuart Smerdon, Mark Hegarty, and Lucia Montans to their new roles
8 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
ANV agrees acquisition of travel protection MGA Assured Underwriting Group

ANV agrees acquisition of travel protection MGA Assured Underwriting Group

The deal would strengthen ANV’s position in the travel protection market as demand for insolvency and financial failure solutions continues to evolve
3 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
True Traveller new HOO

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

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