13TH ANNUAL TRAVEL INSURANCE FORUM

24 – 25 March, 2026

IN-PERSON

Amsterdam, Netherlands

1:1 Meetings

Make the best of the event by conducting 1 to 1 meetings with senior prospects and peers.

Key Note Presentations

Get in-depth knowledge from industry experts about the latest challenges and innovations your market place is facing.

Panel Discussions

Enjoy fruitful and passionate exchanges between leading experts

Round Table Conversations

Interact and debate within a smaller group of key industry practitioners about a particular chosen topic from our moderator.

Summary

TRAVEL ALWAYS COMES BACK – HOW WILL INSURANCE FOLLOW

The travel insurance industry is navigating rapid change, by new traveller behaviours, rising medical costs, regulatory shifts, and transformative technology. From AI-powered underwriting to real-time assistance, from embedded coverage to fraud prevention, every link in the value chain is evolving. This year’s forum brings together leaders in the travel insurance industry to deliver insightful discussions from product innovation, claims management, risk mitigation, regulation, to sustainability, exploring how the sector can stay relevant, resilient, and trusted in this persistently changing world.

Be part of this conversation in Amsterdam on 24–25 March 2026, together with + 150 industry experts, discussing what comes next in travel insurance.

Topics

  • OPENING PANEL DISCUSSION: Checking In with Travel Insurance
  • Reacting to Today’s Traveller’s Impulsiveness
  • Facing the Demand for Hyper-Specialised Products
  • Claims Cost Prevention, Reduction & Recovery
  • Assistance in Critical Moments: Real Cases, Real Challenges
  • The Risk of Replacing Judgment: Over-Reliance on AI in Travel Insurance
  • PANEL DISCUSSION : Political and Economic Influence on Travel Industry
  • Real-Time Travel Assistance
  • Beyond the Border: Geo-Fencing and the New Frontier of Traveller Protection
  • Demographic Risk Management and Safety Services
  • Pre-existing Medical Conditions and Accessible Travel Coverage
  • Expatriates vs Digital Nomads: Risk and Medical Management
  • Trends, Tools, and Technologies to Combat Travel Insurance Fraud
  • PANEL DISCUSSION: The Rise of Cancel For Any Reason Policies

Speakers

Carl Carter

CEO & Founder

CSC Global Partners Ltd

UK

Alfonso Calzado

CEO

IATI Seguros

Spain

Billy Warner

Head of Travel Underwriting UK & Europe

Trawick International

UK

Darren Saunders

Chief Insurance Officer - Travel Insurance

Staysure Group

UK

Declan Murphy

Commercial Director

MAWDY

Ireland

Eric Pulido

CCO Bancassurance & Travel

Spb Group

France

Erick Morazin

Commercial Advisor

Europ Assistance Global

France

Faria Sahota

Head of Strategic Partnerships

Storebrand

Norway

Fiona Greenwood

Operations Director

Rowland Brothers International

UK

Fraser Lyall

Policy Advisor

The ABI

UK

George Dagnall

Chief Operating Officer

Hotspot Cover

UK

Gianni Biason

Senior Underwriter Special Risks

Swiss Re

Switzerland

James Labelle

Director of Business Development

TME Travel Insurance

USA

Jerome Newman

Commercial Director

HealthCare International

UK

John Spears

VP Marketing and Business Development

Global Excel Management Inc.

Canada

Kanika Puri

Chief Operating Officer

Fast Cover

Australia

Katya Skorik

Global Head of Travel Insurance business line & Chief Commercial Officer

Europ Assistance Global

France

Laura Scully

Director - Product Management

Travel Insured International

US

Robin Ingle

CEO

Ingle International

Canada

Shaun Boulter

Global Head, Operations & Security – Corporate Mobility

AXA Partners

UK

Simon Trott

Chief Executive Officer

Ancile Insurance Group Limited

UK

Sophie Sayer

Head of Protectif

tifgroup

UK

Torquil McLusky

Managing Director

Pulse Insurance Limited

UK

Walter Wattinger

CEO

Europäische Reiseversicherung ERV

Switzerland

Yasir Ahmed

Head of International Network

Gjensidige Insurance ASA

Zígor Diez

Business Development Director

MAWDY

Spain

Sondre Rasch

Co-founder and CEO

SafetyWing

US

Stefan Baker

Director & General Manager

The True Traveller

UK

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13TH ANNUAL TRAVEL INSURANCE FORUM

24-25 March 2026

Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas
Tommaso Albinonistraat 200
1083 HM Amsterdam, Netherlands

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Travel Insurance Companies
  • Travel Assistance and Medical Assistance Companies
  • Underwriting, Claims and Fraud Risk Management Specialists
  • Brokers, Intermediaries and Healthcare Experts
  • International Health Associations and Organizations
  • Medical Directors
  • Hospitals and Air Ambulance Departments
  • Funeral and Repatriation Companies
  • Insurance Solution Providers and IT Companies

TESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS EVENTS

“Very good. I thought Carl did a great job of hosting and the event was well organised with interesting topics. The venue was great, and the audience were engaged in all sessions.” – Trawick International, UK

“As usually, I found the event very excellent for networking.” – Sirma Group, Bulgaria

“Well executed, topics thoroughly developed.” – Logimedex, Mexico

“Very productive, it was great to connect with customers and suppliers. Also to be able to attend the conferences and learn about different areas.” – DrNear.Me, Spain

“The conference was an amazing experience. It is a big pleasure to be coming here every year. Very interactive and perfect to meet business representatives of the field.” – Customer Care Solutions, Austria

“Like the last year, it was an excellent overview of the challenges in insurance, assistance, cost containment and development. Provided interesting discussions, great network communication and great organization + moderation.” – Deutsche Assistance Service GmbH, Germany

“Excellent – some excellent, informative presentations, good panel discussions + great networking opportunities.” – Nordic Insurance Software, UK

“Very professional, personal, and relevant.  A good-sized group – makes it a better opportunity for learning and networking!” – Global Excel Management, UK

“Fantastic conference, enjoyed all the networking opportunities.” – Nordic Insurance Software, Canada