ITIJ 290 | March 2025

ITIJ March 2025

In the March issue of ITIJ we examine spring break trends; look at the changing snowbird market; and investigate IPMI policies in North America. Included with this issue is the Air Ambulance Review, which has features on clinical care for ABIs; investing in fleet; the role of brokers in the air ambulance industry and an accreditation update.

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In this issue

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Spring break – headache or opportunity?

Chloe Fox gains insights from experts about spring break hotspots post-pandemic, destination-specific travel risks, and whether Gen Z are buying travel insurance

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American health insurers – what’s next?

Milan Korcok examines the current mood towards health insurance in the US, and what’s next for the industry

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Canada’s snowbirds are facing headwinds

Milan Korcok looks at the changes and challenges facing Canadian travellers to the US

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Striking the balance: IPMI in North America

In Canada and the US, where healthcare costs are notoriously high, how can IPMI providers achieve a balance between delivering comprehensive policies and managing high claims costs? GeoBlue’s Simon Jackson...

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Dive safety in Egypt

The number of fatal and non-fatal accidents occurring on liveaboard dive boats in Egypt is steadily creeping up. Mandy Langfield looks at standards and quality measurements for these vessels, and...

Mandy Langfield

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Industry Voice: Are we back to normal, or heading somewhere else?

David Bowles, Manager, Finaccord, and Associate Grace Cuddihy, on global travel insurance markets in the wake of Covid-19

David Bowles & Grace Cuddihy

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Industry Voice: Finding fraud

Charles Taylor’s Group Head of Counter Fraud, Bobby Gracey, and Director of Investigation Services, Simon Cook, discuss trends, toolkits and technologies in travel fraud detection

Bobby Gracey & Simon Cook

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Interview: Vered Lobel, CEO of OneBefore

Vered Lobel, CEO of OneBefore, speaks to the ITIJ team about launching OneBefore, collaborating with Pulse Insurance, and her aim to transform the sector’s consumer products landscape