In this issue of ITIJ we look at winter sports and ask if the risks are being fairly priced by underwriters; examine the recovery of the cruise sector and what this might mean for assistance companies in challenging regions; and explore the relationship between insurers and providers and consider what can be done to improve the challenges the partnerships face.

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The insurer/provider relationship in healthcare

Carrie Dunn explores the relationship between insurers and providers when it comes to medical bills, and considers whether anything can be done to ease the pressures their partnerships face

Interview: Peter Smith, Vice President: Strategic Partnerships – Travel, EMEA, at Cover Genius

Peter Smith talks to Michelle Royle about transparent policies, tech solutions, and operating globally

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Interview: Dr Hala Zaid, Regional Director, ACCESS Health International

Healthcare management in MEA: Dr Hala Zaid speaks about her career, healthcare in the Middle East and Africa, and how it is affected by the Israel-Gaza conflict

Industry Voice: Prioritising peace of mind and keeping travel enjoyable

Dean Sivley, President of Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, speaks to ITIJ about putting customers first and embracing technology

Industry Voice: When a death occurs away from home

Fiona Greenwood looks at funeral trends and customs as they vary from country to country, and explains how an experienced international funeral operative can help to ease a family’s pain…

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Industry Voice: Strategies for managing global healthcare costs

Gitte Bach, President and CEO of New Frontier Group, considers the outlook for healthcare pricing, and how international payers could minimise their exposure to medical inflation in 2024

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Industry Voice: The evolution of business travel

Suzanne Sangiovese, Director of Travel and Technology at Riskline, explains how AI and travel risk intelligence are shaping the future of business travel

European Air Ambulance's journey into the future

Tom Hienckes, Business Development Manager at European Air Ambulance, tells ITIJ about the Luxembourg-based company’s plans for 2024