Travel Insurance Headlines

Travelex upgrades travel protections

Travelex Insurance Services, a subsidiary of Zurich, has launched a new line of travel protections with an enhanced cancel for any reason (CFAR) upgrade

Trust Bank to offer travel insurance

The product will be provided by Income Insurance – a subsidiary of Trust Bank co-owner NTUC Enterprise

TuGo announces Cathy Nurmi as VP, Claims

She will lead the Claims at TuGo Administration, Medical Assistance and Cost Management teams

Faye raises funding worth $10 million

Travel insurance start-up Faye has raised US$10 million in a Series A funding round led by Munich Re Ventures

SCTI refreshes Working Overseas policy for New Zealanders

The policy will cover different types of work, and provides medical benefits

battleface Discovery added to VisitorsCoverage

The insurer has added its customisable travel insurance plan for US residents to online marketplace VisitorsCoverage

Avid Insurance selects Allianz Partners UK as capacity provider

The managing general agent (MGA) has chosen Allianz Partners UK to underwrite its travel insurance policies

InsureMyTrip expands product offerings in Canada

Travel insurance comparison site has launched a new website for Canadians travellers and visitors

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Travel Insurance Long Reads

Battling prejudice in mental health policies

Sensitivity to the mental health needs of customers in Australia and New Zealand is the path to building greater trust, reports Fiona Keating

THIA conference hits all the right notes in Music City

As media partner to THIA’s 2023 conference, ITIJ reports on the highlights of their 25th annual conference. Words by Jo-Anne Liburd, THIA Executive Administrator

Blink Parametric June 2023 Travel Insurance

The Power of Parametric - Part 4

Carl Carter, Chief Commercial Officer of Blink Parametric outlines how an expert-led process supports easy and rapid integration of their parametric travel insurance solutions

Lodestone Solutions travel insurance advancements

Interview: David Phipson – Embracing technology in a digital world

ITIJ speaks with David Phipson, Managing Director of Lodestone Solutions, about technical advancement in the industry and the future for the business

Interview: Daniel Durazo – Changing the game

Daniel Durazo, Director of External Communications at Allianz Partners USA, speaks to Michelle Royle about his career at the company and how the pandemic changed everything for insurance providers

Interview: Andrew Blomberg – International Citizens Insurance

Michelle Royle spoke to Andrew Blomberg, Director of Sales at International Citizens Insurance about their global reach, challenges they have encountered, and what’s next for the company

Partnerships with travel insurers and assistance companies

Travel insurers and assistance companies have various deals with hotels, banks, credit cards and airlines to engage with their audience. Mario Pierobon reached out to industry experts to assess opportunities…

Interview: Chris Carnicelli, Generali Global Assistance

The CEO of Generali Global Assistance for North America tells Megan Gaen about his customer-focused passion for the travel insurance industry

The Power of Parametric - Part 3

Carl Carter, Chief Commercial Officer of Blink Parametric, shares about their Global Lost Luggage solution and protecting data on the move

Building an ecosystem of excellence

While customer service is everything, its effectiveness comprises many different parts, as Sheldon Kenton of Global Benefits Group explains

Interview: Shannon Lofdahl of Travelex

Empowered to deliver and innovate: As Travelex CEO, with 26 years of travel insurance experience, Shannon Lofdahl understands better than most what makes our industry tick

Understanding the Travel Insurance Model Act

ITIJ rounds up the latest updates from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), alongside expert opinions on the Travel Insurance Model Act

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