World Travel Protection appoints new Director of Global Provider Networks

Zurich Insurance-owned travel risk management company World Travel Protection has appointed Chris Knight as Director of Global Provider Networks. Knight has over 20 years’ experience in operations and transformation, including having worked most recently for Healix, as Director of Business Transformation.

During his six years as Director of Assistance Operations for Charles Taylor Assistance, Knight was responsible for all aspects of medical assistance, retail, corporate, IPMI and direct clients’ teams. He has also worked with Crisis24 as the Operations Director.

Knight commented: “I’m delighted to have joined World Travel Protection at such an exciting time in its growth and expansion ... As technology rapidly advances, it’s imperative that we’re able to select innovative and forward-looking providers, who can grow with us.”

World Travel Protection’s Chief Operating Officer, Alerah Turner, said: “Chris’s knowledge and expertise will be invaluable as we continue our global growth with a focus at all times on the overall customer experience.”

World Travel Protection recently welcomed new sales and marketing lead Brennan Bastyovanszky, continuing its expansion in North America.