ITIJ's full report on ITIC Americas 2020

ITIJ's editor Sarah Watson joined the global travel and health insurance community at ITIC Americas 2020 in Costa Rica last month. Here is her full report

Interview: Janette Hiscock of UnitedHealthcare Global

ITIJ spoke to Janette Hiscock, CEO of Global Solutions Europe at UnitedHealthcare Global, about her career, the benefits of telemedicine, and the importance of taking ownership of one’s health

It’s not all plain sailing: Has coronavirus highlighted cruise industry deficiencies?

Insurers and assistance companies weigh in on how the cruise industry tackled outbreaks of coronavirus onboard its ships, reflect on what could have been done better and forecast the potential...

Working with embassies and consulates

Relationships between travel insurers, assistance providers and diplomatic missions around the world are often key to dealing with cases involving travellers in need. Robin Gauldie finds out where the lines...

Covid-19 undermines protection for the world’s cruise passengers

Milan Korcok takes a look at how Covid-19, and indeed other strains of the coronavirus, is impacting the global cruise industry, and how cruise liners and travel insurance providers have...