ITIJ: International Travel & Health Insurance Journal

🌟 The December 2024 issue of ITIJ is out now! 🌟 This month, we dive into key topics shaping the travel and health insurance industries. Chloe Fox investigates how the sector can better support pregnant travelers, while Mandy Langfield examines whether travel accessibility for disabled travelers matches the industry's booming recovery. Alysia Cameron-Davies explores the evolving business travel landscape, focusing on safety, wellbeing, and 'bleisure' travel trends. Industry leaders weigh in: Greg Adams, Sprout.ai, calls for a revolutionary approach to insurance, Jason Sadler, Cigna Healthcare, discusses the company's new health initiative and employee wellbeing, and Jonathan Cooper WIS Group Ltd shares insights on GCC market growth and tech-driven innovation. This issue also features advertorials from European Aero-Medical Institute (EURAMI) e.V., ICATT Air Ambulance Service, and Iris Global Soluciones Read the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/ehUt4ctu

Jason Sadler, President of International Health at Cigna Healthcare, discusses Cigna’s global mission to improve health and #wellbeing, with a focus on employee vitality and business growth. He highlights Cigna’s new wellbeing initiative, Your Health Plan, Your Growth Plan, which emphasises the connection between #health and productivity. Sadler also addresses the importance of health plans that align with employee needs and the growing demand for #healthcare, driven by factors like ageing populations. Cigna continues to invest in #digital tools and new markets, with a focus on expanding its footprint in the Middle East and Africa while promoting preventative #care and addressing #musculoskeletal health. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eR64dBfe

It is coming to the end of the year for the travel and health insurance industry, and we are reflecting on how incredible 2024 has been! Each year, we celebrate excellence in the industry, rewarding companies that go above and beyond to serve their customers and clients and drive forward positive change in the industry. The ITIJ Awards celebrate the achievements of the travel and health insurance industry, as well as showcasing the wonderful culture of our host city. It is also the final night of our annual ITIC Global event where industry professionals gather for an unforgettable evening of networking, celebration, and partying! Congratulations again to our winners Hotspot Cover, Collinson, European Air Ambulance, The London Clinic, Charles Taylor and Plotkin Health, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Co Ltd and AMREF Flying Doctors. Thank you to our event sponsors ALBIN INTERNATIONAL REPATRIATION LIMITED, AirMed International, AP Companies Global Health Management. Since 1997, AQA Assistance Group, BIA Assistance Group , LGA Assistance Group, Logimedex, Redstar Aviation, UnitedHealthcare Global and Vitesse PSP Limited.

Jonathan Cooper, Co-Founder and Managing Director of WIS Group Ltd, reflects on the industry’s evolution from manual processes to digital solutions. He highlights the challenge of consumer awareness in the GCC market and WIS’s role in improving access to tailored #insurance products through #digital distribution, API-based pricing, and e-claims. With expansions into new markets and advancements in #AI and claims management, WIS aims to make insurance more seamless and accessible for #consumers and distributors. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/e_HDQHnY

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This year, European Aero-Medical Institute (EURAMI) e.V. celebrated nearly 20 #accreditations across 13 countries and the launch of the EURAMI Assessment Application, which has improved efficiency. With over 30 #audits planned for 2025, EURAMI is set for another groundbreaking year. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gweBHZNH

The ITIJ Awards are the leading accolade for the global #travel and #health #insurance industry, rewarding companies that go above and beyond to serve their customers and clients and drive forward positive change in the industry. This year, we witnessed some incredible companies proudly stepping onto the stage to celebrate their triumph at the 2024 ITIJ Awards 🏆 Congratulations to AMREF Flying Doctors, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Co Ltd, Charles Taylor and Plotkin Health, The London Clinic, European Air Ambulance, Collinson and Hotspot Cover! Thank you to our ITIJ Award sponsors ALBIN INTERNATIONAL REPATRIATION LIMITED, AirMed International, AP Companies Global Health Management. Since 1997, AQA ASSISTANCE GROUP ,BIA Assistance Group LGA Assistance Group, Logimedex, Redstar Aviation, UnitedHealthcare Global and Vitesse PSP Limited. It has been a fantastic year of achievement for 2024 and we look forward to what the next year will being to our industry! #ITIJAwards

What value does ITIC Global bring to the #travel and #health #insurance industry? Watch our ITIC Global highlight video to find out 🎥 At ITIC, we embarked on this journey with a vision to create an event that unites the global industry in one place 🌍 32 years later, we can say that we have achieved our vision. Every year, ITIC Global emphasises the vital role of face-to-face networking, fostering an incredible community where leaders in the insurance industry come together to connect and collaboratively shape the future. Our community has grown to over 1,000 members, built on decades-long business relationships, welcoming new companies eager to make their mark, fostering incredible international friendships, and filled with lots of love! Every detail of ITIC Global is thoughtfully curated by our passionate and skilled ITIC team, ensuring that everything—from the insightful sessions to the laughter and dancing at Cocktails & Karaoke—unites us in industry knowledge, friendship, and unforgettable memories! As 2024 wraps up and we get ready for our exciting 2025 events, we invite you to relive some of the amazing moments we shared this year. If you haven't experienced ITIC Global yet 👀, take a look at what you've been missing... we promise it's nothing short of epic! If you want to share the value that ITIC Global brought to you or your business this year, share your experiences with us in the comments 👇

ICATT Air Ambulance Service is revolutionising South Asia's #aeromedical landscape with expert teams and cutting-edge operations. Since 2017, ICATT has completed over 2,300 patient airlifts, pioneered flying ECMO teams, and trained specialised aero-medical professionals through its Fellowship in Aero-Medical Sciences. With bases in India, the Maldives, and Dubai, ICATT provides #criticalcare transfers across South Asia and beyond, serving millions of #tourists and locals with world-class #emergency services Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ekV447EW

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