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Student health insurance provider Global Secutive LLC acquires Compass Benefits LLC

Apr 28, 2017 | Members, Travel Safety

Global Secutive LLC, an insurance agency that focuses on meeting the insurance needs of the cultural exchange profession and the international education industry, has announced the acquisition of student health insurance provider Compass Benefits LLC of Hanover,...

Vagaband Limited – Welcome our new member

Dec 14, 2016 | Members, Travel Safety

Vagaband – the tech-free travellers’ safety band, keeping adventurers safe around the world, one wrist at a time. Vagaband is all about embracing the wild uncertainties that make travelling such a wonderful experience. “Far from trying to discourage...

Terrorism's effect on tourism doesn't last very long

Dec 7, 2015 | Reports, Travel Safety

It won’t take much time for Paris to bounce back. News of the terrorist attacks in Paris that killed 130 early last month was followed quickly by reports of tourists reconsidering their plans to visit the City of Light. But concerns about visiting Paris probably won’t...

Home Secretary tightens visa checks for international graduates

Nov 13, 2015 | International Students, Study Abroad, Travel Safety

UK Home secretary Theresa May has announced plans to make UK universities responsible for ensuring their overseas students do not remain in the country after graduating. The procedure would involve using exit data collected at UK airports and other departure points to...

Ban on school and group trips in Paris and Picardy following attacks

Jan 15, 2015 | Travel Safety

As a result of the events in Paris last week, all school and group trips have been banned in the regions of Paris and Picardy until further notice. This ban has been put in place under the supervision of the French Interior Ministry and the French Ministry of...

IASIS Announce Request For Proposal

Jun 25, 2013 | Travel Safety

The International Association for Student Insurance Services has announced a Request For Proposal to engage a new partner (or partners) from the world of insurance and assistance. The RFP, which was announced on June 24th 2013 is aimed a broadening the services IASIS...