Travel Insurance Headlines

Improved travel risk intelligence system offers business travel security

Global Rescue said that the ‘new and improved system’ – GRID 2.0 – is an integrated travel risk, asset tracking, intelligence delivery and crisis response management platform

Allianz Partners USA launches website for travel advisors

The new website offers ‘everything advisors need to successfully offer Allianz travel insurance products’

Direct Travel reinforces partnership with Allianz

Business travel management firm Direct Travel has reaffirmed its partnership with Allianz Global Assistance

World Nomads partner with KILROY

The global travel insurance provider has announced a new partnership with KILROY, a travel agency offering tailor-made affordable trips for young people

Eight in 10 Brits to visit dream destination over the next year

More than a quarter aren’t taking out travel insurance though

SoEasy launches affiliate programme

The programme is open to a wide range of partners, including individual columnists and influencers

Consumer satisfaction with travel insurance hits record level

The number of dissatisfied customers has also decreased over recent years

Inherent Risks launches membership product for Ukraine

Global risk advisory firm Inherent Risks has launched a medical evacuation and crisis response membership for individuals or groups entering Ukraine

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Travel Insurance Long Reads

Battling sophisticated medical fraudsters

Can insurers tackle smart, tech-savvy criminal gangs who are increasingly involved in medical fraud? Alex Wright investigates

Interview: Claire Hargreaves – A globalised approach to insurance provision

Claire Hargreaves, Managing Director, UK, EU and CIS at Global Benefits Group, spoke to Michelle Royle about the global health insurance marketplace, and creating a company culture that reflects these…

Interview: Nick Pound, Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships at World Nomads

Nick Pound, Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships at World Nomads, spoke to us about how a global network of partners and providers helps the insurer meet the needs of travellers

News analysis: Extreme tourism – into the danger zone

Adventure travel insurance covers hiking or skiing, but doesn’t extend to descending 12,500 feet into the ocean to see the wreck of the Titanic. If interest in extreme tourism continues…

Attracting and retaining talent in insurance

Employees’ expectations have evolved massively over the past few years. Mario Pierobon explores what insurance companies are doing to recruit and hold on to their greatest assets

Interview: Daryl Trawick – Looking to the future

Daryl Trawick, Founder, President, and CEO of Trawick Holdings, Trawick International, and SureGo Administrative Services, talks to ITIJ about the company’s 25-year anniversary and why he’s excited about what’s next…

Interview: Jonathan Frankham – Engaging with a new type of traveller

Jonathan Frankham, UK & Europe General Manager for World Nomads and nib, spoke to Michelle Royle about his unusual background and how new visa requirements next year might affect travel…

High-net-worth, high risk: travel risk management for HNW clients

Travel risk management for high-net-worth expats and business travellers is complex and requires a bespoke, specialist strategy. Lauren Haigh finds out more

How to stop a PR crisis

It’s vital for travel insurers to invest in marketing, social media and PR best practice for when a public relations crisis might hit

Canadian post-pandemic travel surges – but with changing consequences

Milan Korcok examines new snowbird routines, and considers the challenges the travel insurance industry might face when it comes to policies for this group

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

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