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SafeAbroad Presents on the Fundamentals of Duty of Care at the 55th Annual URMIA Conference

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New Orleans, LA—SafeAbroad, a leader in travel risk management for the international education sector, delivered a presentation on the fundamentals of duty of care for global education programs at the 55th Annual University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA) Conference on October 1, 2024.

SafeAbroad’s session addressed the increasing relevance of duty of care in international education over the past two decades. Presented by a career intelligence analyst on the SafeAbroad team, the session covered essential legal standards, explored real-world case studies, and shared strategies for implementing intelligence-driven travel risk management. The session aimed to equip participants with a deeper understanding of duty of care principles, the ability to analyze practical scenarios, and insight into industry-leading approaches that enhance the health and safety of students abroad.

SafeAbroad looks forward to continuing its collaboration with URMIA and contributing to future sessions that enhance risk management capabilities within the international education community.

About SafeAbroad
SafeAbroad is a global safety and risk management firm that provides real-time intelligence and safety solutions to international education professionals, university risk managers, and study abroad leaders. Staffed by a global team of analysts, SafeAbroad specializes in providing actionable and timely intelligence by actively monitoring real-time sources for worldwide risks that could impact the safety of travelers. SafeAbroad delivers location-specific and highly curated safety and security reports, crisis simulation training, and workshops for international education program managers and their travelers. With a team of experienced professionals and a network of global partners, SafeAbroad is committed to ensuring that travelers have the information and support they need to travel confidently abroad. For more information about SafeAbroad and its comprehensive safety solutions, visit SafeAbroad.com or schedule a meeting here.

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