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Digital health presents huge potential in APAC and MENA

Digital health solutions, including telehealth and big data, are key to improving patient care abilities and reducing healthcare costs – so, it’s no surprise that they’re increasingly being adopted

New IPMI cover for pilots

Expat insurance firm Regency for Expats’ new product offers flexible levels of cover that extends to all corners of the world

Supreme Court ruling on FCA BI case highlights insurance protection gap

Insurers would be wise to re-examine policy language in the wake of the UK Supreme Court’s ruling, which will see insurers made to pay out for business interruption (BI) claims

Saga has made vaccines a requirement for cruise bookings

Saga Holidays, the UK travel agent known for specialising in cruise holidays for the over-50s market, has written to all customers informing them they must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19…

Travel insurance and PCR tests mandatory for travel to Singapore

The island-state has insisted that visiting travellers from select destinations have a minimum cover for Covid-19-related medical expenses of S$30,000 and that they take a Covid test upon arrival

Safety takes precedence over price for travellers in 2021

Brits are willing to pay more to ensure they have safe, quality holidays, says a new report from AllClear Travel Insurance, and travel cover will be a key consideration

Vaccinations might be required for flights in the future

The Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has mentioned that vaccinations are likely to be required to fly across borders in the future

Seychelles open to all vaccinated travellers

The East African Island destination is now open to all global travellers, supposing they have been vaccinated against Covid; non-vaccinated travellers will require proof of a negative PCR test

ITIJ January issue out now!

How the travel insurance industry is faring as we head into 2021; ensuring customer retention; and female leadership in the travel insurance arena

Customer Retention - How to ensure loyalty

Now more than ever, maintaining customer loyalty and attracting new customers is fundamental for travel insurers. Clara Bullock takes a closer look the range of methods travel insurers are implementing…

News Analysis: Covid and the travel insurance industry

Robyn Bainbridge looks back over 2020 – from the evolution of Covid-19 cover, travel insurance lawsuits, and fraud prevention strategies, industry leaders detail how, over the course of 12 tumultuous…

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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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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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ITIJ's latest 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

Allianz Partners leadership reshuffle

Travel insurer Allianz Partners is introducing changes across its senior leadership team

Allianz Partners recognised as Best Insurance Provider by Travel Weekly

Travel insurer Allianz Partners won Best Insurance Provider during Travel Weekly’s 18th annual Readers’ Choice Awards

QBE losses include $470 million due to Covid-19 costs

Sydney-based QBE Insurance Group has released its financial results forecast for 2020

nib announces changes from January 2021

nib Travel Group (nib Travel) is to resume selling new travel insurance policies in Australia from January 2021, and brings new Covid-related cover to its products