ITIJ 292 | May 2025

ITIJ MAY 2025

In this issue of ITIJ we consider cultural considerations and understanding in the Middle East and Africa; look at IPMI in the MEA region and the customisation of policies; and gain insights from woman in leadership positions who share the obstacles and opportunities they have encountered.

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Unlocking success: key cultural insights for navigating the MEA region

Chloe Fox speaks with experts to explore the impact of religious factors on the Middle East and Africa insurance market and how these factors shape the region’s cultural complexities

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The power of customisation: IPMI in the MEA region

In the third of our series on IPMI worldwide, experts discuss the state of play of IPMI in ‎the MEA region, explaining the need to balance navigating regulations, harnessing ‎innovation...

Women facing flight status board

News Analysis: Geopolitics and the impact on travellers

Milan Korcok analyses recent changes to travel rules in the US and asks if the country’s popularity will suffer

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Women in leadership positions in the travel and health insurance business

How much progress has our industry made in closing the gender gap? Female leaders share their insights on achievements, remaining challenges, and their vision for the future of women in...

Alysia Cameron-Davies

Saudi Arabia

Industry Voice: The future of travel insurance in the Gulf

Catalina Dumitru, Head of Commercial at WIS Group, tells ITIJ about fast, seamless insurance that’s built for the modern traveller

Catalina Dumitru

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Industry Voice: Instability in Gaza

In our column on security and travel risk, George Dagnall, COO of Hotspot Cover, shares his insights with ITIJ. This month he assesses the instability in Gaza, along with insurance...

Women on a plane

Industry Voice: Optimising ancillary services to elevate the travel experience

Anna Kofoed, Chief Officer Travel at Allianz Partners, spoke to ITIJ about personalised experiences for travellers and the pitfalls to avoid

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Medical non-disclosure and the risks for UK holidaymakers

Garry Nelson, Head of Corporate Affairs at AllClear Travel Insurance, tells ITIJ about the ‎reasons some travellers do not buy the right insurance, and the potential severe ‎consequences