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Namestring
International Passenger Protection
Legal namestring
DUAL Corporate Risks Limited
Websiteurl
ipplondon.co.uk
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1990
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
51–100
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersWest Wickham, United Kingdom
HQ citystring
West Wickham
HQ countrystring
United Kingdom
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
travel insolvency insurance, financial failure protection, tour operator insurance, airline failure insurance, travel reinsurance
Industry1 code
1Travel Supplier Protection & Liability (Airline/Hotel/Tour Operator) Platforms
CodeTHALALAJPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Insurance Agencies and Brokerages524210
  • Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities5242
SIC code2 codes
  • Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service6411
  • Insurance Carriers, Nec6399
Product category
Travel Insolvency Insurance
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Insurance Premiums
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

IPP distributes insurance products co-manufactured with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE. Revenue is generated through insurance premiums paid by tour operators, airlines, and travel companies for financial failure protection coverage.

ippfinancialfailure.com
2Reinsurance
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Bespoke reinsurance offering helping travel insurers recover non-refundable costs when end suppliers or airlines suffer financial failure

ippfinancialfailure.com
Marketing channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Pricing details1 tier
1Tailored insurance policies based on client requirements
ModelOtherBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Quote-based pricing; policies are tailored to meet specific regulatory requirements and client needs

ippfinancialfailure.com
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 3 records shown
1TOFI (Tour Operators Financial Failure insurance)
Description

Tailored to meet the legal requirements of the package travel and linked travel arrangement regulations 2018.

ippfinancialfailure.com
+2 more records
Core offering1 text field

International Passenger Protection provides financial failure insurance products for the travel industry, covering tour operators, scheduled airlines, and end suppliers (hotels, ferries, trains, DMCs, car hire). Products are co-manufactured with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE, distributed by IPP in the UK and Malta, and claims are administered independently by Sedgwick.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 value
  • Claims processed fairly, promptly, and consistently by Sedgwick
Product overview1 text field

International Passenger Protection (IPP) offers a comprehensive suite of travel insolvency protection insurance products. The portfolio consists of four core offerings: Tour Operators Financial Failure Insurance (TOFI), End Supplier Financial Failure Insurance (ESFI), Scheduled Airline Failure Insurance (SAFI), and Reinsurance. Together, these products provide complete financial failure protection for the travel industry, covering risks from scheduled airline failure to tour operator insolvency and the insolvency of other named end suppliers such as hotels, ferries, trains, and car hire companies. The products are co-manufactured with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE and distributed through IPP's network, with claims administered by independent third-party Sedgwick.

Scale indicator2 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership2 partners
1Sedgwick
Strategic tierCoreTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner
Description

Sedgwick is the independent third-party claims administrator that manages the claims process in the event of financial failure. As a global leader in claims administration and loss adjusting, Sedgwick brings extensive expertise and commitment to delivering reliable outcomes.

2Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE (LMIE)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Products are co-manufactured by Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE (LMIE) and International Passenger Protection (Malta) Ltd. LMIE provides the insurance cover while IPPM distributes the product.

Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight3 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Collinson Group
TypeDirect peer
Description

UK-headquartered specialist in travel insurance, assistance, and loyalty solutions. Directly comparable as a travel-focused insurance and protection provider with overlapping UK distribution and broker relationships.

2Allianz Travel
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global travel insurance arm of Allianz Partners, offering travel protection including cancellation and supplier default cover. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping travel insurance product categories, though not specialist in financial failure.

3AIG Travel
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Travel insurance division of AIG providing trip cancellation, interruption, and supplier default protection. Comparable broad incumbent in travel insurance that overlaps with IPP on certain product features.

4Tokio Marine HCC
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Specialty insurance group underwriting travel, accident, and contingency covers. Comparable as a specialty insurer with adjacent travel and financial lines underwriting capability similar to IPP's niche.

5Battleface
TypeEmerging player
Description

Travel insurance MGA offering customizable travel protection products. Comparable as an emerging specialist in travel insurance distribution using broker and partner channels, similar in size and stage to IPP.

6Generali Global Assistance
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global travel insurance and assistance provider owned by Generali. Comparable broad incumbent offering travel protection products, including supplier-related coverage, distributed through brokers and partners.

7Cover-More Group
TypeRegional player
Description

Australia-headquartered travel insurance provider serving APAC markets. Comparable as a regional travel insurance specialist with similar underwriting and broker distribution model, but geographically distinct from IPP.

8World Nomads
TypeRegional player
Description

Travel insurance provider owned by Cover-More focused on adventure and backpacker segments. Comparable as a travel insurance specialist, though consumer-direct rather than B2B broker distribution like IPP.

9Miller Insurance Services
TypeDirect peer
Description

London-based specialty insurance broker with strong travel and aviation practice. Comparable as a specialty broker placing complex travel-related risks through carrier partners, similar distribution model to IPP.

10AXA Travel Insurance
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Travel insurance arm of AXA offering trip protection, cancellation, and supplier default coverage in European markets. Comparable broad incumbent in travel insurance with UK and EU presence overlapping with IPP's geography.

Market position
Weaknesses5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature4 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

Each record includes

Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

International Passenger Protection

Travel Insolvency Insuranceipplondon.co.uk

International Passenger Protection firmographics

Firmographics
Name
International Passenger Protection
Legal name
DUAL Corporate Risks Limited
Website
https://ipplondon.co.uk
Company type
Private
Founded year
1990
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

International Passenger Protection industry classification

Industry
Product category
Travel Insolvency Insurance
NAICS
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210), Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities (5242)
SIC
Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411), Insurance Carriers, Nec (6399)
akta.pro primary industry
Travel Supplier Protection & Liability (Airline/Hotel/Tour Operator) Platforms (THALALAJ)

Keywords

  • Travel insolvency insurance
  • Financial failure protection
  • Tour operator insurance
  • Airline failure insurance
  • Travel reinsurance

Where International Passenger Protection is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
West Wickham
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

International Passenger Protection business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Insurance Premiums: IPP distributes insurance products co-manufactured with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE. Revenue is generated through insurance premiums paid by tour operators, airlines, and travel companies for financial failure protection coverage.
  2. Reinsurance: Bespoke reinsurance offering helping travel insurers recover non-refundable costs when end suppliers or airlines suffer financial failure

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherAnnualTailored insurance policies based on client requirements

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

International Passenger Protection product offering

Product offering

Core offering

International Passenger Protection provides financial failure insurance products for the travel industry, covering tour operators, scheduled airlines, and end suppliers (hotels, ferries, trains, DMCs, car hire). Products are co-manufactured with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE, distributed by IPP in the UK and Malta, and claims are administered independently by Sedgwick.

Product overview

International Passenger Protection (IPP) offers a comprehensive suite of travel insolvency protection insurance products. The portfolio consists of four core offerings: Tour Operators Financial Failure Insurance (TOFI), End Supplier Financial Failure Insurance (ESFI), Scheduled Airline Failure Insurance (SAFI), and Reinsurance. Together, these products provide complete financial failure protection for the travel industry, covering risks from scheduled airline failure to tour operator insolvency and the insolvency of other named end suppliers such as hotels, ferries, trains, and car hire companies. The products are co-manufactured with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE and distributed through IPP's network, with claims administered by independent third-party Sedgwick.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • TOFI (Tour Operators Financial Failure insurance): Tailored to meet the legal requirements of the package travel and linked travel arrangement regulations 2018.
  • ESFI (End Supplier Financial Failure insurance)
  • SAFI (Scheduled Airline Failure insurance)

Quantifiable outcome

  • Claims processed fairly, promptly, and consistently by Sedgwick

Companies that use International Passenger Protection

Customer profile

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

International Passenger Protection technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

International Passenger Protection partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • SedgwickcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSedgwick is the independent third-party claims administrator that manages the claims process in the event of financial failure. As a global leader in claims administration and loss adjusting, Sedgwick brings extensive expertise and commitment to delivering reliable outcomes.
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE (LMIE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducts are co-manufactured by Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE (LMIE) and International Passenger Protection (Malta) Ltd. LMIE provides the insurance cover while IPPM distributes the product.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

International Passenger Protection competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Collinson Group: UK-headquartered specialist in travel insurance, assistance, and loyalty solutions. Directly comparable as a travel-focused insurance and protection provider with overlapping UK distribution and broker relationships.
  • Miller Insurance Services: London-based specialty insurance broker with strong travel and aviation practice. Comparable as a specialty broker placing complex travel-related risks through carrier partners, similar distribution model to IPP.

Broad incumbents

  • Allianz Travel: Global travel insurance arm of Allianz Partners, offering travel protection including cancellation and supplier default cover. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping travel insurance product categories, though not specialist in financial failure.
  • AIG Travel: Travel insurance division of AIG providing trip cancellation, interruption, and supplier default protection. Comparable broad incumbent in travel insurance that overlaps with IPP on certain product features.
  • Tokio Marine HCC: Specialty insurance group underwriting travel, accident, and contingency covers. Comparable as a specialty insurer with adjacent travel and financial lines underwriting capability similar to IPP's niche.
  • Generali Global Assistance: Global travel insurance and assistance provider owned by Generali. Comparable broad incumbent offering travel protection products, including supplier-related coverage, distributed through brokers and partners.
  • AXA Travel Insurance: Travel insurance arm of AXA offering trip protection, cancellation, and supplier default coverage in European markets. Comparable broad incumbent in travel insurance with UK and EU presence overlapping with IPP's geography.

Emerging players

  • Battleface: Travel insurance MGA offering customizable travel protection products. Comparable as an emerging specialist in travel insurance distribution using broker and partner channels, similar in size and stage to IPP.

Regional players

  • Cover-More Group: Australia-headquartered travel insurance provider serving APAC markets. Comparable as a regional travel insurance specialist with similar underwriting and broker distribution model, but geographically distinct from IPP.
  • World Nomads: Travel insurance provider owned by Cover-More focused on adventure and backpacker segments. Comparable as a travel insurance specialist, though consumer-direct rather than B2B broker distribution like IPP.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

International Passenger Protection social profiles

Digital presence

International Passenger Protection financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

International Passenger Protection leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

International Passenger Protection funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

International Passenger Protection M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about International Passenger Protection

What does International Passenger Protection do?

International Passenger Protection provides financial failure insurance products for the travel industry, covering tour operators, scheduled airlines, and end suppliers (hotels, ferries, trains, DMCs, car hire). Products are co-manufactured with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE, distributed by IPP in the UK and Malta, and claims are administered independently by Sedgwick.

Is International Passenger Protection a public or private company?

International Passenger Protection is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was International Passenger Protection founded?

International Passenger Protection was founded in 1990. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is International Passenger Protection based?

International Passenger Protection is headquartered in West Wickham, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

How does International Passenger Protection make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Insurance Premiums are the primary driver. The others are reinsurance.

Who are International Passenger Protection's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Collinson Group and Miller Insurance Services. Broad incumbents are Allianz Travel, AIG Travel, Tokio Marine HCC, Generali Global Assistance and AXA Travel Insurance. Battleface is listed as an emerging player. Regional players are Cover-More Group and World Nomads.

Does International Passenger Protection have an API?

No public API is recorded for International Passenger Protection.

What industry is International Passenger Protection in?

International Passenger Protection's product category is Travel Insolvency Insurance. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THALALAJ, Travel Supplier Protection & Liability (Airline/Hotel/Tour Operator) Platforms. Its NAICS code is 524210 and its SIC code is 6411.

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YahooHowden’s Dual UK purchases International Passenger ProtectionDual UK has announced the acquisition of managing general agent International Passenger Protection (IPP) to expand its presence in the travel financial failure insurance market. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval in the UK and Malta, aims to combine IPP's specialized products with Dual UK's broker network. This move positions Dual UK as a leader in travel financial failure insurance while allowing IPP to leverage the resources of the wider Howden business.ReinsuranceNe.wsDUAL UK acquires International Passenger ProtectionDUAL UK, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group, has announced its acquisition of International Passenger Protection (IPP) in the UK and Malta. This transaction aims to strengthen DUAL UK's position as a market leader in Travel Financial Failure insurance by integrating IPP's product portfolio into its existing operations.Life Insurance InternationalHowden’s Dual UK purchases International Passenger ProtectionDual UK, a subsidiary of Howden, has announced the acquisition of managing general agent International Passenger Protection (IPP) to enhance its presence in the travel financial failure insurance market. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval in the UK and Malta, aims to position Dual UK as the market leader in this sector by integrating IPP's established products into its portfolio.DualukDUAL UK acquires International Passenger ProtectionDUAL UK has announced the acquisition of International Passenger Protection (IPP), a London-based managing general agent, subject to regulatory approval in the UK and Malta. This transaction positions DUAL UK as the market leader in Travel Financial Failure insurance by integrating IPP's product portfolio into its operations. The move is intended to leverage DUAL’s broker network and carrier partners to further grow IPP's business within the wider Howden organization.