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For so many of us, mental wellbeing has been at the forefront of our minds during this unprecedented time. The global pandemic has lead most of us to work from home, presenting its own set of challenges. Employees may be working remotely in isolation, teams may be expected to deliver similar levels of productivity and…

October 16, 2020

So what do we have in store? There is no escaping that the landscape of our industry has altered dramatically and the impact of coronavirus continues to change the way we operate. We have curated a series of sessions to offer expert insights, provide a platform for discussions, and offer an opportunity to create shared…

October 9, 2020

Challenging times call for creative measures. While the global pandemic has put a temporary halt to flights and face-to-face gatherings, connectivity remains at the heart of ITIC Global. And so, we are thrilled to unveil an innovative new format for this year’s event: ITIC Connected, a virtual conference and awards ceremony that is set to…

September 23, 2020

In ITIC’s latest Industry Insights interview, we hear from Dr Hayder Zubaidy of Occucare Middle East, about the challenges for assistance companies operating during the pandemic and the impact they may have on the future of global networks. At a time when connecting face-to-face isn’t as simple as we are used to, we have been…

August 25, 2020

In ITIC’s latest Industry Insights interview, we have a quick update from Dr Kimberley Chawla, Medical Director of East West Rescue, who has been working directly with Covid patients for WHO and UN agencies in India and gives us a quick look at her day. At a time when connecting face-to-face isn’t as simple as…

July 28, 2020

In ITIC’s latest Industry Insights interview, we speak with Volker Lemke, Head of the Ambulance Division and CSO of FAI Aviation Group, who gave us his thoughts on the aviation industry and the future for the air ambulance flight market as travel restrictions lift.  At a time when connecting face-to-face isn’t as simple as we…

July 17, 2020

In ITIC’s latest Industry Insights interview, we speak with Amy Villalobos, Head of Case Management & Assistance Services at nib Assist, part of nib Group in Australia, and a member of the ITIC APAC committee, who shared how her company has adapted its international assistance operations and her thoughts on the importance of maintaining relationships…

June 12, 2020

In our latest ITIC Industry Insights, we hear from Manjit Rana, Founder and CEO of Ingenin. Manjit is an insurtech and insurance innovation expert who has graced the stage at ITIC numerous times over recent years, sharing ways our industry can adopt new approaches.  At a time when connecting face-to-face isn’t as simple as we…

June 11, 2020

In our latest ITIC Industry Insights, the Women in Travel Insurance (WITI) committee divulged the content of some of their latest meetings, exploring the impact that Covid-19 has had on the travel insurance industry and how the industry is likely to adapt its offering going forward At a time when connecting face-to-face isn’t as simple…

June 9, 2020

In the latest ITIC Industry Insights interview, we spoke with Bettina Vadera, consulting Chief Medical Advisor, for AMREF Flying Doctors and long-standing ITIC committee member, who shared how operations have adapted to travel restrictions and how coronavirus is impacting the wider community in Kenya At a time when connecting face-to-face isn’t as simple as we…

June 4, 2020