Travel Insurance
Top stories from the world of travel and international health insurance – from global trends in purchasing, distribution and claims, to underwriting and reinsurance challenges and opportunities
Travel Insurance Headlines
A quarter of travellers withhold medical conditions when buying travel insurance
Gigasure data shows UK travellers commonly withhold medical information to save money on premiums, avoid potential denial of cover, or because they are unsure what must be declared
21 Nov 2025
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Alysia Cameron-Davies
Cover-More Europe launches first parametric flight delay benefit
The new benefit promises instant, automated support for Irish customers facing travel disruption
20 Nov 2025
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Chloe Fox
BIBA backs government’s new total signposting strategy
The UK’s Financial Inclusion Strategy introduces a ‘total signposting’ initiative aimed at improving access to suitable insurance for consumers with specialist or non-standard needs
12 Nov 2025
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Chloe Fox
IMG partners with Riviera Travel to provide travel insurance to US customers
The collaboration reflects growing demand for tailored travel insurance options within the expanding cruise and premium tour market
11 Nov 2025
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Chloe Fox
AI misinformation could leave travellers out of pocket, warns Squaremouth
A recent survey has revealed that 81% of travellers use AI for trip planning, though many receive inaccurate advice that could lead to costly disruptions not covered by travel insurance
29 Oct 2025
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Alysia Cameron-Davies
Annual plans often fall short on value, new Squaremouth report finds
The new analysis sheds light on when travellers can save money with annual travel insurance – and when single-trip policies may offer better value
24 Oct 2025
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Chloe Fox
MAWDY partners with Best Buddies in Ireland
MAWDY will support the charity in providing career training to young people with intellectual disabilities
21 Oct 2025
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Oliver Cuenca
ATII rebrands as the UK Travel Insurance Association
The new name reflects the broad range of companies that hold membership in the association
15 Oct 2025
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Oliver Cuenca
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Travel Insurance Long Reads
Increasing customer understanding by simplifying policy language
Ensuring compliance with financial regulations must be at the core of insurance policy language, but legalese can alienate customers. Is it possible to balance compliance with plain English? Chloe Fox...
31 Oct 2025
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Chloe Fox
Getting granular: a new chapter for pricing and risk models
The evolving data and analytical landscape is driving the potential for more precise risk assessment and smarter pricing. How are insurers navigating regulatory and privacy challenges to unlock this new...
31 Oct 2025
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Lauren Haigh
Interview: Joe Balsom, Pulse Insurance
Joe Balsom, Head of Specialty at Pulse Insurance, talks to ITIJ about new technology, important partnerships, and the appetite for PMI
31 Oct 2025
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Editorial Team
Interview: Simon McCulloch, Chief Commercial Officer, Staysure
Mandy Langfield speaks to Simon McCulloch, Chief Growth Officer for UK-based insurer Staysure, about the company’s latest policy adaptations and enhancements
31 Oct 2025
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Editorial Team
Interview: Philip Hsia, CEO, WorldTrips
Philip Hsia talks to ITIJ about his new appointment as CEO of WorldTrips, sharing advice for aspiring industry leaders, and discussing the importance of building consumer trust
31 Oct 2025
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Editorial Team
Industry Voice: Underwriting travel insurance – a story of two parts
Our extended industry voice examines underwriting travel insurance in two parts – from the physician’s point of view, and from the perspective of an actuarial consulting firm. Our experts share...
31 Oct 2025
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Dr Ian Paterson
& Dr Christian Lamarre
& Pierre Sadik
Industry Voice: Chinmayee Devi, Consulting Manager at Insurance Directions
Chinmayee Devi, Consulting Manager at Insurance Directions, shares a deep dive into the current applications of AI that insurers in India are using to enhance the customer experience
31 Oct 2025
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Chinmayee Devi
Global growth in travel insurance
Trawick International talks to ITIJ about building partnerships, innovation, and trust
Sponsored by Trawick International
31 Oct 2025
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Editorial Team
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