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Last feed update: February 20 2012 09:16:52.
BCBS introduces GeoBlue
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:35:58 +0000
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Massachusetts, US, has become the first health insurer in the state to offer its comprehensive health insurance coverage and services to members who travel or live overseas for their work read more
Kirby and Hudson leave FrontierMEDEX
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:56:35 +0000
In the wake of the recent acquisition of FrontierMEDEX by UnitedHealthcare International (UHI), Bruce Kirby, MEDEX’s president since 2000, and Tom Hudson (pictured), long-time general counsel, have left the company. read more
Ski cover warning from AA Travel Insurance
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:59:42 +0000
With perfect snow reported over the European slopes, the half-term ski getaway will see thousands of families heading for European resorts. But, according to new research for AA Travel Insurance, nearly one fifth of travellers could come to a sticky and expensive end because they have no cover. read more
AGA partners with Jetset Travelworld Network
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:26:01 +0000
Allianz Global Assistance (AGA) in Australia has announced its appointment as the new travel insurance partner for one of the country’s largest travel networks, The Jetset Travel Network. read more
Medical clauses criticised
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:45:33 +0000
UK consumer publication Which? Travel has investigated claims made by some of its members that insurance companies are changing their conditions of coverage mid-term when there is a change in the health of the customer. read more
Carnival covers Concordia claims
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:39:19 +0000
On Friday 13 January, the 4,000-passenger Costa Concordia cruise liner crashed into shallow rocks off the small Italian island of Giglio, ripping a hole in her hull and causing her to list violently before capsizing. Mandy Aitchison reports read more
Kiwis exposed
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:11:25 +0000
New Zealand-based Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) has found that a significant number of Kiwi travellers are not obtaining travel cover for their trip, with many choosing to visit Australia without the necessary insurance. read more
Troublesome tourists
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:15:53 +0000
The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has released statistics of the different ways in which it stepped in to assist travellers over the course of 2011, which makes for interesting reading. Mandy Aitchison has the details read more
Tattoo concerns
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:33:40 +0000
For many younger holidaymakers, getting a tattoo done while on your gap year is a common occurrence, but after a traveller from Western Australia contracted HIV from a tattoo they got whilst on holiday in Bali, health authorities have been keen to warn against such activities. read more
Strong online presence a must
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:55:26 +0000
The latest eTravel Benchmark results from eDigitalResearch have found that creating a strong, engaging and responsive online presence is vital for travel firms to provide security and protection during the current turbulent trading times in the industry. read more
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