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UK–Switzerland trade deal to speed business travel and boost services exports

UK–Switzerland trade deal to speed business travel and boost services exports

A new UK–Switzerland agreement introduces smoother border access and expanded mobility provisions for business travellers alongside wider services trade reforms
14 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox

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US commits $1.3bn to Tanzania’s health system

US commits $1.3bn to Tanzania’s health system

14 Jul 2026 | Chloe Fox
Pandemic warning two to three new human viruses discovered every year, study finds

Pandemic warning: two to three new human viruses discovered every year, study finds

14 Jul 2026 | Chloe Fox
Which? and MoneySuperMarket partner on insurance comparison service

Which? and MoneySuperMarket partner on insurance comparison service

The new platform will add independent policy ratings to insurance searches, with travel insurance integration scheduled to begin in August
14 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Recovery continues as Venezuela earthquake fatalities exceed 4,400

Recovery continues as Venezuela earthquake fatalities exceed 4,400

Rescue efforts continue nearly three weeks after twin earthquakes, with thousands still displaced and the humanitarian impact continuing to grow
14 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Hamad International Airport launches biometric journey with Qatar Airways and SITA

Hamad International Airport launches biometric journey with Qatar Airways and SITA

The rollout highlights how biometric identity technology is reshaping international travel journeys, with implications for providers managing passenger risk, security, and digital customer experiences
14 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
Travel insurers introduce in-app emergency calling as roaming habits evolve

Travel insurers introduce in-app emergency calling as roaming habits evolve

New digital assistance features aim to help travellers contact insurers more easily as reliance on Wi-Fi and eSIMs reshapes overseas connectivity
13 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
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July 2026
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Welcome to your July issue! This month we look at how artificial intelligence solutions are changing the way in which travel risk information is gathered and communicated, plus we ask whether providers should do more to educate their customers, ensuring they understand the products they are buying and using them appropriately.

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AI and the new travel risk intelligence cycle

AI is transforming travel risk management – from accelerating intelligence gathering and analysis to enabling more personalised traveller communications. Chloe Fox speaks with industry experts about the complex challenges this...
1 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
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Educating travel insurance customers: whose job is it anyway?

Customer aversion to and confusion about travel insurance is a long-standing problem. While insurers continue to strive for increased simplicity, misunderstandings and frustrations persist. In conversation with Lauren Haigh, industry insiders...
1 Jul 2026
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Lauren Haigh
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As world travel patterns change, insurers adapt

Milan Korcok examines global travel trends and how insurers are reacting 
1 Jul 2026
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Milan Korcok
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Industry Voice: The transformational power of AI in travel insurance

From data extraction to coverage determination, AI is reshaping how travel insurers serve customers at their most vulnerable moments, and the window for early advantage is narrowing, Roi Amir, CEO...
1 Jul 2026
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Roi Amir
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Industry Voice: Why embedded insurance is becoming table stakes for travel companies

With travel disruption on the rise and customer expectations continuing to shift, Ross Sinclair, CEO of insurtech EIP, explores why embedded insurance is becoming a standard offering for travel agents...
1 Jul 2026
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Ross Sinclair
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Industry Voice: Three countries, one tournament: the travel insurance challenges of the 2026 World Cup

Tim Riley, Managing Director of True Traveller and Chairman of UKTIA, tells ITIJ about hazards the FIFA World Cup travel might bring for UK football fans
1 Jul 2026
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Tim Riley
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Interview: Tom Bishop, Sompo

Michelle Royle speaks with Tom Bishop, VP Head of Travel, A&H, at Sompo, about his new role, digitalisation, and putting the customer first
1 Jul 2026
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Michelle Royle
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Interview: Cvete Koneska, International SOS

Cvete Koneska, Global Security Director, Information and Analysis, at International SOS, talks to Michelle Royle about geopolitical fragmentation, climate hazards, and technology risks
1 Jul 2026
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Michelle Royle
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Which? and MoneySuperMarket partner on insurance comparison service

Which? and MoneySuperMarket partner on insurance comparison service

The new platform will add independent policy ratings to insurance searches, with travel insurance integration scheduled to begin in August
14 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Travel insurers introduce in-app emergency calling as roaming habits evolve

Travel insurers introduce in-app emergency calling as roaming habits evolve

New digital assistance features aim to help travellers contact insurers more easily as reliance on Wi-Fi and eSIMs reshapes overseas connectivity
13 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Financial concerns rival health as world’s leading consumer worry, Allianz survey finds

Financial concerns rival health as world’s leading consumer worry, Allianz survey finds

New global survey suggests rising living costs are reshaping consumer priorities, with implications for insurance purchasing and financial resilience
12 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Trawick brings CFAR travel protection service to UK market

Trawick brings CFAR travel protection service to UK market

The US travel protection provider has brought its flexible cancellation service to the UK as demand grows for alternatives to traditional insurance cover
10 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
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Malayan Insurance partners with Atome Financial

The partnership will see Malayan’s insurance plans offered to Atome customers via the latter’s app
9 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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ING partners with embedded insurance specialist bolttech

The arrangement will utilise ING’s existing networks to offer insurance coverage to customers
3 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Collinson partners with Holiday Extras to offer parametric coverage

The insurer will offer travel coverage to Holiday Extras customers both as a standalone product and as part of the booking process for other services
10 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Allianz Partners and Coverwise partner to offer device protection to travellers

The product will be offered to Coverwise customers alongside the company’s traditional travel insurance offerings
5 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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May 2026
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A whirlwind tour of the top medical tourism destinations in this issue encompasses Latin America, South Korea and India – each diverse region and nation appealing to different demographics and with different specialities for those seeking specific care. In-depth analysis from industry experts highlights growth opportunities in the global healthcare sector – so dive in to the latest edition of IH&H for all the latest industry trends. 

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Patients without borders

Global travel has rebounded from its pandemic slump – and medical tourism is no exception. IH&H explores the top destinations for cross-border care, and the treatments patients are seeking
1 May 2026
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Canadian patients look abroad for healthcare relief

Milan Korcock shares details about Canadians bypassing domestic waiting lists and heading abroad for care, exploring why the trend is accelerating, which treatments are most affected, and how insurers are...
1 May 2026
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Milan Korcok
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South Korea’s medical tourism surge

Chloe Fox speaks to industry experts about South Korea’s rise as a medical tourism hub, the global demand for K-beauty and advanced treatments, and the patient-focused services shaping the sector’s...
1 May 2026
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Chloe Fox
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Singapore’s IPMI shift: a blueprint for Southeast Asia’s healthcare future

Singapore’s regulatory adjustments, provider-payer collaboration, and emphasis on transparency offer practical lessons for healthcare systems in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam as they navigate rapid private healthcare growth, medical inflation, and...
1 May 2026
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Lauren Haigh
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A passage to India

For the citizens of India, and many expats, public healthcare provision can vary wildly depending on where they are. But what does the private healthcare landscape look like – particularly...
1 May 2026
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Stefan Mohamed
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Safe and responsible adoption of AI in healthcare

David Qu explores how AI is transforming global healthcare, from patient care to drug discovery, while addressing data, bias, privacy, and ethical challenges
1 May 2026
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Editorial Team
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From cash pay to covered benefit: the rise of stem cell therapy in insurance

Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of Healthcare Revolution and Co-Founder and CEO of the Medical Tourism Association, shares how regenerative medicine is now sufficiently mainstream that insurers are changing their benefits structure...
1 May 2026
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Jonathan Edelheit
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UK wealth moves signal global shift in premium healthcare demand

Karim Idilby, Chief Growth Officer, AXA Global Healthcare, discusses shifting global wealth migration, the policy forces driving talent mobility, and evolving expectations for international healthcare
1 May 2026
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Recovery continues as Venezuela earthquake fatalities exceed 4,400

Recovery continues as Venezuela earthquake fatalities exceed 4,400

Rescue efforts continue nearly three weeks after twin earthquakes, with thousands still displaced and the humanitarian impact continuing to grow
14 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
France deploys firefighting aircraft as wildfire disrupts Paris travel links

France deploys firefighting aircraft as wildfire disrupts Paris travel links

An 800-hectare forest fire south of Paris has disrupted motorways and high-speed rail services during a major holiday travel weekend
13 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Indian tourists killed as speedboat capsizes near Vietnam holiday island

Indian tourists killed as speedboat capsizes near Vietnam holiday island

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fatal accident, with rough sea conditions believed to have caused the tourist vessel to overturn near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island
13 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
Insurer warns ‘super’ El Niño could trigger major supply chain disruption

Insurer warns ‘super’ El Niño could trigger major supply chain disruption

TT Club highlights the growing need for insurers and corporate travel managers to prepare for weather-driven disruption, from delayed journeys to increased traveller assistance demands
11 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
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UK–Switzerland trade deal to speed business travel and boost services exports

UK–Switzerland trade deal to speed business travel and boost services exports

A new UK–Switzerland agreement introduces smoother border access and expanded mobility provisions for business travellers alongside wider services trade reforms
14 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
Hamad International Airport launches biometric journey with Qatar Airways and SITA

Hamad International Airport launches biometric journey with Qatar Airways and SITA

The rollout highlights how biometric identity technology is reshaping international travel journeys, with implications for providers managing passenger risk, security, and digital customer experiences
14 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
Switzerland targets high-value travellers with new luxury tourism strategy

Switzerland targets high-value travellers with new luxury tourism strategy

The Swiss national tourism board aims to attract longer-staying, higher-spending visitors as premium travel trends continue to expand globally
13 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
UK and Greece strengthen tourism ties with new cooperation agreement

UK and Greece strengthen tourism ties with new cooperation agreement

New UK-Greece tourism pact aims to unlock opportunities for travel businesses through closer collaboration on innovation, investment, and sustainable growth
8 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
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In memoriam: Dr Thomas Buchsein

Members of the Voyageur team and the wider aeromedical community reminisce about a valued member of our industry
8 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Healix three new appointments

Healix International announces three senior appointments

Healix has welcomed Stuart Smerdon, Mark Hegarty, and Lucia Montans to their new roles
8 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
ANV agrees acquisition of travel protection MGA Assured Underwriting Group

ANV agrees acquisition of travel protection MGA Assured Underwriting Group

The deal would strengthen ANV’s position in the travel protection market as demand for insolvency and financial failure solutions continues to evolve
3 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
True Traveller new HOO

True Traveller appoints new Head of Operations

Martin Warren previously served as an Account Manager at AXA Partners, where he worked for over 10 years
11 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca

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