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Virgin Atlantic seeks bankruptcy protection in the US

Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic airline has filed bankruptcy protection in New York while laying the foundation for a £1.2 billion restructure

Lloyd’s appoints new CEO and Country Manager in Singapore

Insurer Lloyd’s of London has appointed Pavlos Spyropoulos as Country Manager in Singapore and CEO for Lloyd’s Asia

Over 100 die in Beirut explosion

An explosion that occurred in the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday 4 August has killed over 100 people, with thousands more injured and potentially trapped under rubble

Australia’s travel insurance to contract in 2020

The Australian travel insurance business is expected to contract by 7.7 per cent in 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic, a sharp decline from the 46.3 per cent growth witnessed in…

UK heading to ‘worst case scenario’ in tourism industry according to WTTC

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warned that nearly three million jobs will be lost in the UK travel and tourism sector

FCA issues warning to UK insurers over BI claims payments

Following a string of non-damage business insurance (BI) claims were filed in response to Covid-19 lockdown measures, insurers are being urged to treat their policyholders fairly, or face repercussions

Hong Kong’s insurance industry to deteriorate due to the pandemic

The economic downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is going to stagnate Hong Kong’s insurance industry growth according to a study by GlobalData

Portugal launches Covid-19 travel insurance for international tourists

Portugal’s national tourism authority Turismo de Portugal has launched a travel insurance scheme for foreign tourists that covers Covid-19 related claims

The impact of the e-transport boom on the travel insurance sphere

Boomers and millennials visiting popular city break destinations have taken to e-bikes and e-scooters in a big way. Rules and regulations worldwide are chaotic, though, and injuries and fatalities are…

Disrupting the insurance landscape through artificial intelligence and deep learning

Artificial intelligence and so-called ‘deep learning’ are viewed by many as key game-changers for the next generation of insurers, who are keen to personalise their products and react instantly to…

A technological perspective on the Covid-19 outbreak

Software solutions provider NIS details the importance of scalability and digitisation when it comes to insurance businesses adapting to meet the changing market

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NEW! International Hospitals & Healthcare Review | August 2020

Cost containment in the time of coronavirus

Hospitals & Healthcare spoke to payers and providers about how Covid-19 has impacted their operations, and what they are doing to help mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic

Interview: The International Hospital Federation

Eric de Roodenbeke, CEO of the International Hospital Federation (IHF), spoke to Hospitals & Healthcare about the impact of Covid-19 on global healthcare, the potential impacts of the crisis as…

The benefits of remote patient monitoring technologies

Hospitals & Healthcare investigates remote patient monitoring (RPM) technologies, how these are influencing the development of healthcare so that it is increasingly centred around the patient experience, and how payers…

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NEW! Assistance & Repatriation Review | August 2020

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Travel Risk Management: an evolving landscape

As global lockdown eases and business travel channels open up once more, companies around the world are seeking expert advice on how best to look after their mobile workforces in…

Digital lifelines for business travellers and expatriates

From telehealth platforms to traveller safety apps, Robyn Bainbridge takes a look at the wealth of digital solutions available to expats and business travellers, and asked, what can insurers do…

Funeral repatriations in the time of Covid-19

Covid-19 has affected all of us in one way or another, but the impact on the international funeral repatriation sector has been unique in terms of new challenges that have…

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Company Profile: Global Assistance Partners

Gna Chung, CEO of Global Assistance Partners, on providing medical assistance in South Korea

Company Profile: AP Companies

AP Companies on how they are adapting to the challenges presented by Covid-19

Lloyd’s appoints new CEO and Country Manager in Singapore

Insurer Lloyd’s of London has appointed Pavlos Spyropoulos as Country Manager in Singapore and CEO for Lloyd’s Asia

Aon CEO gives predictions on merger with Willis Towers Watson

Brokerage companies Aon Plc and Willis Towers Watson confirmed their merger in 2019, in the meantime Aon CEO Greg Case talks about the benefits of the union

Trawick International partners with TravelInsurance.com

US-based travel medical insurance company Trawick International has partnered with travel insurance aggregator TravelInsurance.com

Latest insurtech news roundup

There are plenty of digital insurance acquisitions and expansions happening across the globe