Travel Risk Management
The latest news on the safety of the travelling population, disease outbreak management, travel security and risk mitigation
Medical emergencies accounted for 43% of travel insurance claims in 2025
Large claims linked to fractures, falls, and emergency treatment highlight the financial exposure facing insurers and assistance providers
23 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
Fatal resort fire triggers large-scale tourist evacuation in Dominican Republic
The fatal blaze triggered a large-scale evacuation and emergency consular response at one of the Caribbean's busiest tourist destinations
22 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
FCDO eases UAE travel guidance
The change follows the announcement of a memorandum between the US and Iran to end the ongoing war in the Middle East
20 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Nigeria cholera outbreak intensifies as deaths climb
UN-backed emergency funding and humanitarian support are being expanded after cholera cases in northeastern Nigeria topped 12,000 in little over a month
19 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
CDC releases $107m emergency funding as Ebola outbreak surpasses 900 cases
Health authorities are stepping up response efforts as the Bundibugyo outbreak expands across eastern DRC and Uganda
19 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
Flights cancelled at Moscow airports due to drone attacks
This latest wave of Ukrainian drone strikes on the Russian capital has led to a number of flights being cancelled
18 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
EES disruption concerns grow after passengers miss Athens flight
Border-control delays linked to Europe’s new entry system are raising fresh questions over missed departure claims and traveller responsibility
18 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
Cybercriminals deploy advanced World Cup ticket scam targeting travellers worldwide
Researchers warn that increasingly sophisticated fraud operations could expose travellers, insurers, and banks to significant financial losses
17 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
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Industry Voice: When ‘excluded’ is no longer good enough
Jonathan Cooper, Founder and CEO of WIS Group, speaks to ITIJ about why the industry cannot stand still when the risks travellers are facing are changing and their coverage needs...
1 Jun 2026
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Jonathan Cooper
An affinity for simplicity and connection
At a time where the role of affinity distribution continues to evolve, experts share with Lauren Haigh why the most successful affinity programmes prioritise keeping it simple
1 May 2026
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Lauren Haigh
Where travel gets complex, we step in
How Compass Point Assist is operating at the front lines of global disruption – from the Middle East to Mexico
Sponsored by Flywire
1 May 2026
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Editorial Team
Fuel, fragility, and the new risk frontier for travel insurers
The potential jet fuel shortage in Europe is exposing deeper structural risks across the travel landscape. Siân Yates examines how this could impact insurers, and how they can adapt pricing...
29 Apr 2026
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Siân Yates
Europe’s climate extremes: redefining travel and insurance risk
The World Meteorological Organization explores climate change in Europe and the risks posed to travellers
1 Apr 2026
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Editorial Team
News analysis: Cape Verde medevac pressures test insurers
Rising medical evacuations and healthcare limitations in Cape Verde are prompting insurers to rethink coverage, costs, and client guidance
1 Apr 2026
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Chloe Fox
Après-ski: from Alpine ritual to insurance risk
Why a long-standing ski tradition is under growing scrutiny
2 Mar 2026
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Chloe Fox
The price of health: addressing rising costs in APAC
As medical costs soar in Asia Pacific, Romain Di Meglio, Regional Chief Executive Officer in Asia Pacific and the Middle East at APRIL International, urges insurers to use data-driven, transparent...
2 Mar 2026