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Italy extends lockdown

Health officials believe it is too soon to consider lifting restrictions

The IATA calls for a US$250-billion bailout for the global aviation industry

Figures reveal that only 10 per cent of the world’s airlines can withstand the current situation until the end of June, after which they face near-certain liquidation

Spanish consumer association condemns airlines

Spain’s main consumer association is pressing the government to prepare the way for fining eight airlines which it has officially denounced for not offering to return the money paid for…

ICNZ launches revised Fair Insurance Code to promote fairness

The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) has launched its revised Fair Insurance Code, which encourages good conduct in the insurance industry

Covid-19 undermines protection for the world’s cruise passengers

Milan Korcok takes a look at how Covid-19, and indeed other strains of the coronavirus, is impacting the global cruise industry, and how cruise liners and travel insurance providers have…

It’s not all plain sailing: Has coronavirus highlighted cruise industry deficiencies?

Insurers and assistance companies weigh in on how the cruise industry tackled outbreaks of coronavirus onboard its ships, reflect on what could have been done better and forecast the potential…

New research finds death rate of Covid-19 is 1.38 per cent

A new analysis provides comprehensive Covid-19 hospitalisation and death rate estimates, enabling countries to best prepare

The UK’s healthcare industry ramps up its Covid-19 response

NHS Nightingale Hospital is to open this week, 20,000 former NHS staff rush to help those on the frontline and the government orders 10,000 ventilators from Dyson

Female travellers: a unique risk profile

Lauren Haigh spoke with a collection of travel risk, security and insurance experts to identify the unique risks facing female travellers and how they can be mitigated by the industry

Exposing the dangers of excess in party resorts

Recent headlines have highlighted counts of sexual aggression, crime and social misconduct in popular tourist resorts, but a new decree restricting the promotion and sale of alcohol in Eastern Spain…

The perils of social media posting

Emanuele Scansani, Operations Manager at travel risk experts Riskline, explains how some social media posts can prove controversial – and even punishable by law – in certain countries

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Air Ambulance Review | March 2020

Public Relations for air ambulance companies

Nimble tactics and long-term thinking are vital for air ambulance operators seeking to build and protect their image. When all is going well, proactive public relations (PR) can be a…

Financing fleet renewal for air ambulance operators

For fixed-wing air ambulance companies in the private sector, balancing the pros and cons of leasing or outright purchase is key, say operators. But for smaller outfits in different regions…

Air ambulance accreditation update

ITIJ spoke to representatives from EURAMI, CAMTS and NAAMTA to find out their latest news

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International Hospitals & Healthcare Review | February 2020

Destination Spotlight: Spain's healthcare system

Tatum Anderson reports on the access to healthcare across Spain's various autonomous regions, identifying some of the main issues surrounding medical assistance in the country both tourists, hospitals and insurers…

Canada's single-payer healthcare system - a system in turbulence, but beloved nonetheless

Milan Korcok investigates the real cost of ‘free healthcare’ in Canada, the impact on employment within the healthcare sector, and the effect this has on access to care

The growth of virtual health solutions

As people become busier and increasingly time poor, they find themselves more reliant on technology to help their lives run smoothly, and health is no exception. With input from Phil…

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Interview: Damian Lenihan of Aetna International

ITIJ caught up with Damian Lenihan, Executive Director – Europe at Aetna International, to pick his brains about providing healthcare for an ageing population, technological revolution, challenge and opportunity

Interview: Rob Cavaliere of Allianz Global Assistance

ITIJ caught up with Rob Cavaliere, Chief Product Officer at Allianz Global Assistance, to chat product development, keeping customers engaged, managing risk and much more

Air Doctor raises $7.8 million to connect travellers with local doctors

The technology platform raised the funds in a Series A funding round from Kamet Ventures – an AXA-backed venture builder – and The Phoenix Insurance Company

Coughing woman using StandbyMD Covid-19 tool

New Covid-19 digital tool matches symptoms to correct care

Global Excel has released a specialised Covid-19 version of its StandbyMD tool to help direct people to the correct care

Travelex wins best travel insurance company award

Travelex Insurance Services has been honoured as ‘Best Travel Insurance Company' as part of the TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents’ Votes of Excellence) Awards

Cover-More suspends sale of CFAR product

The cancel-for-any-reason add-on will not be available in Australia or New Zealand due to the coronavirus outbreak

Air Partner offers safeguarding solution in response to the coronavirus outbreak

The group has launched Air Partner Protect – a product designed to offer enhanced safeguarding measures to travelling customers flying during the Covid-19 outbreak

Aon and Willis Towers Watson’s US$30-billion merger

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) and Aon have signed a US$30-billion deal that will see the newly combined business operate under the Aon brand