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New UK ‘test and release’ method could help bolster travel trade

A new survey from Skyscanner reveals that a shortened quarantine period would make Brits keener to travel abroad and, just in time, the UK has updated its international arrivals initiative

Amazon’s new pharmacy offering and international health insurance

Another big step for the global conglomerate sees it launching an online pharmacy to rival other big US players – what, if any, are the implications for the international patient…

Airlines need a further £60 billion to survive Covid

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General Alexandre de Juniac, airlines across the world will need more support to survive the pandemic

Crete and Portugal are Europe’s ‘most resilient’ destinations

The ECM-ForwardKeys Quarterly Barometer shows Europe’s most resilient destinations during the Covid-19 pandemic

CDC raises cruise travel warning to Level 4

As of 21 November, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has re-categorised cruise travel as Level 4 ‘very high level of Covid-19’, urging travellers to avoid cruises

Vaccine distribution efforts put an end to 11th outbreak of Ebola in the DRC

Experts note similar methods will be key to ensuring the successful eradication of Covid-19

Almost 60 per cent of Americans more likely to buy travel insurance

Insurer Generali Global Assistance (GGA) has published its Holiday/2021 Travel Sentiment Survey, which shows that 58 per cent of Americans are more likely to buy travel insurance now

Anti-vaxxers may lose travel insurance

Anti-vaxxers may risk invalidating their travel insurance if they are medically able but decline to have the coronavirus vaccine, an insurance expert told City A.M

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…

Driving in a different country

What are the risks associated with driving abroad and how can they be circumvented? Lauren Haigh asked insurers to share their thoughts

November 2020: ITIJ Editorial Comment

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

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International Hospitals & Healthcare Review | November 2020

Hospital price transparency in the US and international patient care

There’s much talk of upcoming healthcare reformation in the US following the ruling on hospital pricing transparency; Tatum Anderson spoke to hospitals and cost containment companies to find out just…

Protecting employees’ mental health during Covid-19 – no matter where they are in the world

Amid the growing mental health pandemic, Arjan Toor, CEO of Cigna Europe, takes us through some of the latest Cigna survey results to identify what it is that travelling employees…

Second medical opinion services

A second medical opinion (SMO) has the potential to change the management of medical care drastically, especially for international patients. Clara Bullock explores why SMOs have become more popular while…

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NEW! ITIJ's latest Air Ambulance Review

Covid-19’s effect on the air ambulance market

The current pandemic has had a dramatic effect on air ambulance services, with many reporting lower demand amidst an obviously higher risk of infection. Clara Bullock takes a look at…

Air ambulance operations in Asia

Robyn Bainbridge takes a look at the provision of air medical operators in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region

Interview: Eva Kluge

ITIJ spoke to Eva Kluge, Director of Sales and Business Development for Air Alliance MedFlight, about the challenges 2020 has brought, and how, with the right mindset, providers can adapt…

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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

Cover-More appoints new global CEO

Travel insurance and assistance provider Cover-More Group today announced the official appointment of Cara Morton as global CEO

FinTech Global announces top 100 insurtechs of 2020

The top 100 pioneering companies transforming the global insurance industry were announced by FinTech Global

Pacific Prime the newest member of the Worldwide Broker Network

WBN partners across the globe are now able to access Pacific Prime’s Singapore-based insurance solutions

Allianz Partners has been awarded seven trophies at the 2020 Magellan Awards

The travel insurance and assistance company received four gold trophies and three silver trophies, highlighting the company's innovative travel technology and services