Innovation
Over the years our Group companies have thrived on bringing compelling, innovative thinking to the global stage. From launching one of the first global frequent flyer currencies in 1981, to designing and launching the world’s largest independent VIP airport lounge program, right through to providing new marketing concepts for clients from multiple sectors across the world, the brands within The Collinson Group have built their business growth using innovative solutions.
Scroll down below for examples of innovative milestones that have taken place over the years, across Group companies:
Key Innovation Highlights 2007-2002
- 2007 ICLP partners with Australian broadcaster Network TEN to create an online community for Big Brother and Australian Idol fans
- 2007 PTI the only insurer to offer Air Miles cover as part of travel insurance in the UK
- 2007 MediQuote sales increase tenfold after launch of a unique software program to enable complex insurance risk analysis and personalised pricing
- 2007 Collinson R&D develops single sign on frequent flyer currency management portal
- 2006 Priority Pass exceeds 500 VIP airport lounges
- 2006 Priority Pass launches mobile SMS based service enabling members to find their nearest lounge - in seconds
- 2006 ICLP launches Message Management System with Cathay Pacific
- 2005 ICLP partners with EMI, a client since 2000, to deliver an innovative and interactive online community experience for Australian music lovers
- 2005 Loyalty Gate (now ICLP) pioneers SMS 'Miles and Win' promotion for FMCG companies and Swiss International
- 2004 Vivid Lime digital direct agency launched. Helps group gain dramatic new web revenues via search engine optimisation services
- 2004 ICLP creates a closed liability on-line match and win promotion for Visa International
- 2004 Trinity Insurance provides immediate Personal Accident cover for HM Forces personnel going to Iraq when MoD scheme imposed a 6 month moratorium 2004
- 2004 ICLP helps Northwest Airlines move off-line frequent flyer statements on-line
- 2003 Columbus Direct launches first high volume XML travel insurance application in the UK
- 2002 Columbus Direct introduces first ever scratch-card insurance program sold at airports, giving immediate cover via 24/7 phone activation line
Key Innovation Highlights 2001-1981
- 2001 Columbus Direct goes global offering travel insurance in over 40 countries via its pioneering multi-country online booking engine
- 2001 Trinity Insurance agreed new proposals for Personal Accident cover for HM Forces personnel going to Afghanistan following 9/11, eclipsing MoD's own scheme
- 2000 ICLP launches innovative on-line scratch card with Air New Zealand
- 2000 Columbus first to send customers a Policy Certificate as a PDF
- 1999 Travelplan launches first version of flight timetables via PDA
- 1999 Columbus Travel insurance becomes the first UK travel insurer to sell insurance on-line
- 1997 ICLP pioneers mass off-line personalisation in Asian languages
- 1996 ICLP launches innovative rebate system for NatWest corporate card
- 1994 ICLP Launches Frequent Flyer Program System with bi-lingual capabilities for the Middle East
- 1992 Priority Pass lounge access programme was launched to provide the independent traveller access to VIP airline lounges globally
- 1986 Columbus Direct Insurance launched. First 'direct' provider in UK of travel insurance, saving customers money on travel insurance fees
- 1985 IAPA launches pioneering affinity credit card in the US
- 1981 IAPA launches one of the first global frequent flyer programmes with Texas International Airline