Assistance and Healthcare World Markets
Quality at a price
The German health system has plenty to offer a tourist in need
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More Bangkok for your buck
The relaxation of banking regulations in Thailand has resulted in the growth of bancassurance
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Fever pitch
ITIJ takes a look at what travel insurers and assistance firms can expect from the FIFA World Cup in South Africa
ITIJ Awards Saigon & UK Personality of the year
Could your company be a finalist or even win one of the prestigious gongs at this year's ITIC in Vietnam? Are you an IPMI company or a provider of insurance or assistance services in the Asia Pacific region and want to make your mark on the region?
Also new in 2010 is an award for the UK Personality of the Year, to be presented in Brighton - nominate your winner now! Just follow a few simple steps to vote
FULL DETAILS & TO VOTE
Headline News
Earthquake strikes Turkey
8 March
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of six struck eastern Turkey at 4.32 am on Monday 8 March (2.32 am GMT), killing at least 38 people and injuring more than 60 others.
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Fatal crash in Peru
2 March
Seven tourists have been killed after their light aircraft crashed during an aerial tour of the famous Nazca Lines in Southern Peru.
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Global disasters
1 March
A massive earthquake struck central Chile at 06:34 (GMT) on Saturday 27 February, killing at least 711 people and affecting more than two million
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Pel-Air pilot suspended
24 February
According to reports from Australia, the pilot of a Pel-Air Westwind air ambulance jet who ditched the aircraft in the sea after running out of fuel has had his pilot's licence suspended.
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Madeiran tragedy
23 February
On 21 February, devastating flash floods swept across the Portuguese island holiday destination of Madeira, killing at least 42 people, with around 30 people still missing at the time of writing
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Top brands ‘abusing consumer confidence’
18 February
British online travel company Essential Travel has claimed that a number of top consumer brands including American Express, Barclays and the Post Office are charging more than 50 per cent over the current accepted rate for travel insurance policies
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