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WEBThe International Travel & Health Insurance Journal (ITIJ) reports daily on the latest news impacting the provision of global healthcare, travel insurance and assistance and risk management. Each month we publish in-depth analysis of key industry topics.
Allianz acquires majority share in Jubilee General Insurance
WEBOct 10, 2022 · Allianz has announced that it has acquired a 66 per cent majority stake in the property and casualty insurance operations of Nairobi-based insurer Jubilee Holdings. The acquisition gives Allianz a general insurance presence across East Africa, in Burundi, Kenya, Mauritius, Tanzania and Uganda. Allianz had previously signed an agreement with ...
Customer-driven insurance for today’s traveller - ITIJ
WEBAug 1, 2024 · The company prioritises understanding each traveller's unique circumstances and needs, ensuring that every policy is not just a document but a personalised shield against unexpected events. More than just customer-oriented, Trawick International is customer-driven. From individually tailored products to in-house claims and a 24/7 readily ...
Moving away from siloed funding for better patient care | ITIJ
WEBJul 1, 2023 · The authors of an analysis published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) say that, in order to encourage innovation in healthcare, governments need to move away from siloed funding to funding that encourages collaboration in the integration of care. “Although we often focus on who pays for healthcare (ie. private versus public), how we fund health care providers also deserves ...
The true cost of a failed international assignment | ITIJ
WEBMay 3, 2024 · Supported by a Return on Investment report led by Ipsos and developed with KPMG, the figures show that the cost of a failed international assignment can reach up to US$1.25 million. Deficiencies in health, safety, security, and wellbeing of an organisation’s mobile workforce are all possible reasons for failed assignments.
Keeping crews safe during the pandemic - ITIJ
WEBSep 1, 2022 · Fox Flight Air Ambulance. David Fox, President of Fox Flight Air Ambulance, tells ITIJ: “Most providers would have had protocols in place already for infectious disease transports when the pandemic started. We were somewhat fortunate because Toronto, where we’re based, was one of the global hot spots during the …
Interview: Damian Lenihan of Aetna International | ITIJ
WEBFeb 3, 2020 · With expert industry knowledge and years of experience in writing about complex travel insurance issues, the Editorial Team is ready to investigate and report on the topics that matter most to ITIJ 's readers. ITIJ caught up with Damian Lenihan, Executive Director – Europe at Aetna International, to pick his brains about providing healthcare ...
Tailoring products to meet customer needs - ITIJ
WEBThe health insurance industry, according to Aetna’s Senior Vice-President, Customer Propositions, Caroline Pain, is at a tipping point now. “It’s undergoing a transformation that’s being led by changes in healthcare delivery,” she told ITIJ. “The status of tailored products right now is typically more attuned to the distribution ...
The growth of subscription insurance - ITIJ
WEBMay 1, 2019 · The birth of subscription insurance. In the final throes of 2018, Aviva launched its AvivaPlus pay-monthly car and home insurance. The Aviva team told ITIJ that the new offering boasted greater flexibility, no amendment fees and a renewal price guarantee that recognises customer loyalty. Though not travel insurance, the insurance giant’s move into the subscription sphere marked a bold step ...
AXA Partners and ROCK Insurance Group announce partnership
WEBJul 4, 2022 · AXA Partners UK & Ireland has announced a new multimillion-pound extended partnership with ROCK Insurance Group, which launched in June. The strategic partnership sees the company underwrite several ROCK Insurance Group’s travel insurance policies including Jet2, Onthebeach, Travel Republic, Insurefor, …
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