We are delighted to spotlight the experts sharing their insights and facing your questions at ITIC Global in Barcelona on 5–9 November.
AirLink Ambulance, AirMed International, Allianz Partners, Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations, AXA Partners/AXA Assistance, battleface, BOXX Insurance Inc., Capital Air Ambulance, European Air Ambulance, FAI Aviation Group, Falck Global Assistance, Faye, GeoBlue, Medi24, Nordic Insurance Software, Real Travel Assistance, The London Clinic, The Phia Group, LLC and Vitesse PSP Ltd are all confirmed to speak at the annual ITIC Global conference
On the agenda at ITIC Global
- How can insurers, hospitals, and international medical assistance providers continue to make the best use of the technology platforms available, encouraging customers to engage with their health practitioners to lower costs and ensure prompt and efficient care? Dr François-Xavier Duchateau, Group Chief Medical Officer at Allianz Partners, Noelle Weinrich, Director of Product at GeoBlue, and Daniel Birrer, Head of Product & Sales at Medi24 will be discussing the future of telemedicine and its application in the travel and international health insurance sectors.
- Air medical transportation frequently costs tens of thousands of dollars, but are insurers getting value for money for these services? Diving into the issue of transparency with costs and increasing costs is Lisa Humphries, Business Development Director at Capital Air Ambulance, Brandon Bates, Sr. Director Global Strategy & Partner Relations at AirMed International and Julie Remmington, Director at Real Travel Assistance.
- Being able to predict what travellers want and need is key to being on the front line of travel insurance provision. Katie Crowe, Global Head of PR & Communications at battleface, and Lauren Gumport, Vice President of Communications & Brand Strategy at Faye will be covering making use of the latest data allows insurers to better predict, assess, and price risk accurately to meet customer demand for instant coverage and claims reimbursement.
- International health insurance and long-stay travel insurance allow increasing flexibility for workers of all ages and abilities. Shaun Boulter, Global Head of Security & Operations – Corporate Mobility at AXA Partners/AXA Assistance and Elliott Draga, Chief Communications Officer at Nordic Insurance Software will answer the question how can the insurance industry cater to the needs of these travellers and ensure they have the right medical cover in place when they need it most?
- As the world of international travel insurance and healthcare continues to adopt digital solutions, what are providers and payers doing to minimise the risk of fraud occurring? Experts Phil Peart, Senior Manager, Travel Claim Investigations at Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations, Alan Abreu, European Cyber Manager of BOXX Insurance Inc. and Daniel Andrews, Insurance Director at Vitesse PSP Ltd will discuss how to deter fraud, prevent it from slipping through the net, and how digital solutions differ from more traditional fraud detection techniques.
- The increasing prevalence of mental health conditions among the wider community have resulted in a significant rise in the need for coverage of these conditions from travel insurance and international health insurance providers. Dr Thomas Buchsein, Associate Medical Director at FAI Aviation Group and Susan Yates, Head of Americas Region at Falck Global Assistance will discuss the underwriting of policies, the most common calls for assistance related to mental health of travellers, and how evacuations and repatriations are carried out.
- Are there real and effective ways that payers can combat medical inflation and increasing costs of treatment around the world, and how can hospitals work best to achieve fair payment solutions that result in long-term business relationships that are meaningful and beneficial to all parties? Mark Smith, Head of Private Medical Insurance Relationships and Product Development at The London Clinic and Jason Davis, Chief Revenue Officer at The Phia Group, LLC will look at medical costs in the US, specifically high cost of living cities; while contrasting medical provider and payer points of view will be identified and solutions sought.
Sessions are moderated by our ITIJ team, making sure the travel and health insurance community get to ask those all-important questions! Check out the full agenda here
Join the ITIC community in Barcelona, Spain (5–9 November 2023), as we gather for the largest congregation of travel and health insurance professionals at the annual ITIC Global conference. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the conversations that shape our industry.
ITIC Global speakers
ITIC Global 2023 will be hosted at the W Barcelona, a 5-star hotel located on the beachfront along the famous Barceloneta Boardwalk with panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea and the city of Barcelona!
Once registered to attend ITIC Global, you can take advantage of a great rate to stay at the conference venue, and be at the heart of the action.
What does the future hold for the travel and health insurance industry?
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