Travel Insurance
Top stories from the world of travel and international health insurance – from global trends in purchasing, distribution and claims, to underwriting and reinsurance challenges and opportunities
Police target £4.4m travel insurance fraud in nationwide enforcement drive
Cases involving fake deaths, forged medical documents, and serial claims illustrate the diverse methods being used to target travel insurers
23 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
Etihad and Abu Dhabi tourism authority add medical cover to international visitor bookings
New initiative reflects growing interest in embedding health protection into the travel journey to support visitor confidence
18 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
Emirates to offer flight disruption travel product
The airline hopes to attract passengers back following a dip in air traffic through the Middle East due to the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran
16 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Six in 10 patients worry about fake prescription drugs, survey finds
Survey of 5,000 patients across four countries shows growing concern over counterfeit medicines and strong demand for digital authentication in pharmacy supply chains
16 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
Medical under-declaration poses systemic threat to travel insurance claims, Verisk warns
New research suggests confusion and poor disclosure processes, rather than fraud, are driving rising claims friction across travel, health, and life insurance
15 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
Operational flight cancellations expose growing travel insurance protection gap
A New Zealand ombudsman case highlights the limits of travel insurance cover for replacement flight costs as airlines face growing operational pressures and schedule disruptions
12 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
Luxury watch insurance claims rise as insurers warn of upward trend in theft-related losses
Insurers report a rise in luxury watch claims and anticipate further increases driven by theft exposure and secondary market activity
11 Jun 2026
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Editorial Team
Allianz Partners to acquire nib travel portfolio
The deal will see Allianz Partners significantly expand its presence in Australia and New Zealand
9 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Interview: Ben Colman, Reality Defender
Chloe Fox speaks to Ben Colman, Co-Founder and CEO of deepfake detection platform Reality Defender, about the rise of AI-driven medical fraud, the growing challenge of detecting synthetic claims, and what...
1 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
Canada welcomes FIFA, but its hospitals – not so much
There are serious concerns about the Canadian hospital system buckling under the weight of huge sporting fixtures taking place across the country this summer, reports Milan Korcok
1 May 2026
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Milan Korcok
Industry Voice: Rethinking the travel health insurance needs of expats and digital nomads
Doug Gulleson, Co-Owner of Good Neighbor Insurance, on the need for flexible, middle-market solutions that reflect the shifting demographics and risk profile of expats and digital nomads
1 May 2026
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Editorial Team
Interview: Customers at the core – powered by smart solutions
Carole Tokody, CEO of Southern Cross Travel Insurance, talks to ITIJ about her new role, the Australian insurance market, and a customer-centric approach
1 May 2026
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Editorial Team
When crisis hits: why travel still struggles
Suzanne Sangiovese, CEO at Riskline, talks to ITIJ about how organisations adapt to challenges – and why some have a way to go
Sponsored by Riskline
1 May 2026
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Editorial Team
When travel peaks, protection matters more than ever
Emily Tarkany, Vice President of Marketing at Trawick International, talks to ITIJ about protecting travellers, heightened risks, and the evolving role of travel insurance
Sponsored by Trawick International
1 May 2026
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Editorial Team
Trusted globally, rooted in care: Acıbadem’s insurance-centred healthcare model
Cem Üstündağ, Head of International Insurance Services, shares how Acıbadem is transforming the healthcare experience for internationally insured patients
Sponsored by Acibadem
1 May 2026
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Editorial Team
Eleven thousand kilometres back home
Elsa Sancho explains how Iris Global came to the aid of a woman with paraplegia who suffered symptoms compatible with a cerebral haemorrhage while on a cruise
Sponsored by IRIS Global
1 Apr 2026
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Editorial Team
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