In the first signs of the coming winter, this month sees two key UK trade events at which ski companies, suppliers and snowsports writers meet to prepare for the new season.
The events are Ski-Launch, in London, followed by Listex, the London Inter-national Ski Trade Exchange, at Hemel Hempstead Ski Centre.
As a leading specialist insurance provider for the travel industry, especially the winter sports sector, MPI Brokers will again be participating in these annual events.
MPI Managing Director Michael Pettifer is a keen skier with more than 50 years' experience. He says: "These events showcase the latest in ski holidays, providing opportunities for providers to talk about new developments as well as the service their reputations are based on.
"This year, we will be promoting MPI's new online purchasing system together with the YourMPI.com portal that enables existing individual customers to manage their insurance from anywhere, at any time and on any device."
The MPI website now also has live snow reports from all the main resorts in Europe.
"These developments are designed to enhance the  travel insurance experience – and complement the in-house claims service we introduced last year.
"I am also reminding ski companies of their duty to 'signpost' travel insurance to their customers." (see next page)
MPI's preparations for the 2016-17 season include the introduction of a dedicated Twitter account – @MPIWinter – and a strong presence at The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Show, to be held at London's Battersea Park.