International SOS has launched a dedicated Ebola website in response to the developing outbreak in West Africa. iPMI Magazine reported the ebola virus outbreak as it happened, click here to…

Medical personnel are working closely with around 100 client organisations with staff and/or operations in the affected region. Cases have been confirmed or are under investigation in Guinea, Liberia and…

Present in Japan for nearly 10 years with a 50/50 joint venture with Tokio Marine, Allianz Global Assistance has developed a structured and professional understanding of the Japanese market, while…

Sharp increase from less than 25% in 2010; Many costly medical cases in ‘extreme risk’ countries potentially preventable. A growing number of business travellers and expatriates are being sent to…

FirstAssist’s International Assistance business rebrands to Capita Global Assistance The FirstAssist International Assistance business, which provides worldwide emergency medical assistance to leisure and business travellers, has rebranded to Capita Global…

Since January 2014, Alpine Rescue Service Pvt. Ltd. has been accredited as an IAG Assistance Partner in Nepal. The global alliance of assistance companies continues to grow and federate assistance…

A BBC documentary is to show the integrated air ambulance service provided by assistance and claims group, CEGA, joining forces with the elite flying medics of Embrace (part of Sheffield…

The Spanish cost collection agency Gestitursa was trying to circumvent EU-law by charging private insurances instead of complying with European law on the area (EHIC) for treatment of tourists at…

U.S. Billed Charges & International Transactions Grow Significantly in 2013 Europ Assistance - Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) ITPA Division is pleased to announce that in combination with GMMI, GCS’ other…

The European Commission will pledge an extra €165 million for vital humanitarian assistance and for areas such as education and support to host communities and local societies for 2014 at…