ITIJ 301 | February 2026

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In this issue of ITIJ we look at international student insurance, and consider the impact of geopolitical decisions on market demand; we examine what ensues when a fatality happens on board a cruise ship, and what the protocols are for management of the remains; and we look at younger groups eschewing travel insurance.

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In this issue

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Insuring international students

Alysia Cameron-Davies examines shifting student mobility amid geopolitical and economic pressures, and how insurers are responding

Alysia Cameron-Davies

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To buy or not to buy: North American youth not sold on travel insurance

Milan Korcok analyses consumer spending on travel insurance, and the new tensions between the US and Canada

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The repatriation of mortal remains from cruise liners

Alfie Jake Thomson examines the protocols and coordination required between cruise operators, port authorities, consulates, and repatriation teams to manage fatalities sensitively and efficiently

Alfie Jake Thomson

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Scuba diving safety: the recompression chamber network and evacuation realities

Camilo Saraiva, Vice President of Claims and Assistance Services at Divers Alert Network, examines the lack of chambers globally, air ambulance evacuations, and what needs to change

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Resetting a healthcare system: how Malaysia is managing the global rise in healthcare costs

Dr Kuljit Singh, President of the Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia, outlines Malaysia’s push for greater transparency, system reform, and a stronger healthcare workforce

Dr Kuljit Singh

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Connected risks in uncertain times: the new era of geopolitical disruption

James Henderson, CEO of Healix International, on the state of play in the risk landscape, the significance of geopolitics, and how leaders should prepare for the year ahead

James Henderson

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Managing evolving travel risks and supporting travellers worldwide

Dr Katherine O’Reilly, Regional Medical Director at International SOS, speaks to Chloe Fox about duty of care, evolving travel risks, and delivering the right support for travellers worldwide

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Interview: Dr Alex A Adjei, Cleveland Clinic

Michelle Royle speaks to Dr Alex A Adjei, Chief of the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute, about its latest expansion, specialised care, and defining success