Travel insurance
12 December: Unhappy camper
Having worked hard all year, Mr Policyholder was looking forward to his annual camping holiday.
11 December: Snap-happy sea-lion
Lost or stolen cameras are probably one of the more common travel insurance claims. But the nature of this one was slightly more imaginative than the usual.
Erv Italia and TicketOne offer new ticket protection cover
Travel insurance specialist Erv Italia, has partnered entertainment ticketing service provider, Ticket One Spa, to offer a new ticket protection policy.
9 December: Tourist attractions
The architecture isn’t the only thing that attracts visitors to Amsterdam.
Review of the year - Health insurance: Seeds of change
Despite a tough 12 months, and gloom forecast for 2012, the health insurance sector has planted important seeds for future growth this year.
5 December: Come fly with me?
Completing the first year of an undergraduate course is certainly cause for celebration.
4 December: High-end handbag
Boasting what is said to be one of the most diverse game-viewing experiences in Africa, Mrs Policyholder and her family could barely contain their excitement at visiting Kruger National Park.
Nationale Suisse rated at 'A-'
Schweizerische National-Versicherungs-Gesellschaft AG has achieved a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of "a-".
1 December: Taking the piste
An estimated 10 million people visit The Principality of Andorra each year, drawn by the winter sports, summer climate and duty-free goods.
Cigna finalises acquisition of First Assist
Cigna has finalised the acquisition of First Assist Insurance Services following regulatory approval from the UK’s Financial Services Authority in late October.
Travel insurer offers 15% discount to skiers wearing helmets
A travel insurance company is trying to entice winter sports participants to wear helmets, by offering a 15% policy discount to skiers and snowboarders who commit to using head protection.
Allianz boldly goes into space insurance
Allianz Global Assistance has teamed up with the International Space Transport Association to offer cover for space tourism and commercial space flight.
Filo Diretto launches Amitravel with Kuoni Italia
Italian insurer Filo Diretto Group has partnered with tour operator Kuoni Italia to launch Amitravel, a travel insurance that covers medical expenses up to €90 000 (£77 105) for injury or illness.
AAIB recruits reinsurance manager
Anglo-Arab Insurance Brokers, the specialist insurer for emerging and high risk countries across the Middle East and Africa, has appointed Mekki Mustafa as its senior consultant in Iraq.
20% of holidaymakers travel without insurance
One in five UK holidaymakers go abroad without travel insurance, according to Abta.
Top 100 UK insurers supplement: A man for all seasons
As CEO of Ageas UK for the last decade, radical changes in distribution, more intelligent use of capital and the financial turmoil are just a few of the changes Barry Smith has witnessed.
Holidaymaker injuries: Making a splash
The popularity in unusual and dangerous crazes performed by holidaymakers has serious implications for the insurance industry.
Mooted HSBC GI sale a sign of the times
HSBC’s mooted plan to sell its general insurance arm is part of a growing trend of banks “retrenching”, according to an analyst.
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on the growing problem of travel clinic fraud: and a blog asking when the Middle East will stop being an emerging market?
Travel clinic fraud: a growing problem
Thousands of holidaymakers who receive medical treatment while travelling abroad are at risk of being overcharged, according to Mike Keating.
Collinson recruits top dog retail head
Collinson Insurance has appointed Greg Lawson as head of retail in a bid to develop its retail offering.
Embracing the mobile technology boom
Recent research suggests that with consumer demand for mobile devices on the increase insurance cover is set to grow. Jakki May reports on whether insurers are taking full advantage of this in emerging Europe.
ALC Health launches new travel insurance plan for EU residents
International medical insurance provider ALC Health has launched a new global travel insurance plan designed exclusively for European Union residents regardless of nationality.
Broking - travel: Tailored travel
Brokers are struggling to keep pace in the travel insurance market, as aggregators take an ever-increasing share of the sector. Callum Brodie investigates the future of intermediaries in this highly competitive arena.