Travel insurance in the MENA region

When it comes to the uptake and distribution of travel insurance, MENA has many unique qualities. Robyn Bainbridge takes a look at the current situation and assesses the opportunities for…

October 2020: Editorial comment

ITIJ Editor Sarah Watson assesses some of the key content in the October issue of ITIJ and looks ahead to our forthcoming industry events

Travel insurance adapts to growing natural hazard risk

Natural hazards present an ever-growing risk in locations across the globe. In conversation with travel insurers, Lauren Haigh explores the impact on tourism and looks at how travel cover is…

InterMundial wraps PCR testing and travel insurance into one package

Passengers planning trips to Spain can now access pre-trip PCR tests as part of InterMundial’s new ‘Health Passport’ insurance offering

NTUC Income adds Covid-19 cover to travel policies

Singapore-based insurer NTUC Income (Income) has added Covid-19 coverage for overseas medical expenses

New EU law enabling class action lawsuits to spell trouble for travel insurers?

A new European regulation will allow consumers to launch group actions against companies. With recent travel insurance complaints on the up, travel insurers should be mindful

Emirates expands Covid-19 cover

Dubai-based airline Emirates has expanded its coverage on its Covid-19 insurance offering