Cold Front Demanding Insurance Holders to Take Precautions
December 11, 2010 by Gabriel Cover · Leave a Comment
The winter weather is just not the right time for the drivers and neither for the insurance companies in UK. With it snowing for the major part of the season, it is difficult to ignore the subtle realities that come to the crust. In a recent data released by the AA, it has been seen that there has been an appalling increase in the breakdown callouts by the motorists in a span of last few days. Just the AA alone received as much as 25,000 callouts on the beginning day of the last week, which rendered it to consider the day as the busiest day for the month for the recovery firm.
Trip Cancellation Insurance Helps Travelers Stranded at Gatwick
December 11, 2010 by Hamish Hillary · Leave a Comment
The travel plans of many passengers were altered last week when Gatwick airport was shut down for multiple days due to snow. Missing your originating flight, or missing a connecting flight because of a delay on an earlier flight, can wind up being a costly problem for you. Passengers stuck in similar situations to those at Gatwick last week will appreciate the benefits of trip cancellation insurance.
Because snow was piling up on the runway faster than crews could clear it, Gatwick had no choice but to cancel flights, leaving many business travelers and tourists stuck in the London airport. The runway was close for two consecutive days, but cancellations and delays continued on for days afterwards due to weather concerns. Read more…
Yes -Your drivers license can now be suspended for excessive speeding!!
December 8, 2010 by Lilly Hudson · Leave a Comment
Several emails have been directed to the Arrive Alive website with the same request:
“Is it true that your may lose your drivers license for speeding?”
An email has been doing the rounds with exactly this message – and I would like to quote:
Speeding Violations – Driving License Suspension
Drivers and Line Managers must please take note of the latest amendment to the National road Traffic Act which became effective on 20th November 2010, to kerb the lawlessness and limit the carnage on our roads. Magistr
Is U.S. Health Insurance Still Behind the Curve?
December 7, 2010 by Hamish Hillary · Leave a Comment
A recent international study released by the Commonwealth Fund revealed that U.S. patients forgo medical care more than some other developed countries, largely because we have the highest out-of-pocket expenses for health insurance. While recent health care reform measures are set to make many changes to the current system, it seems that as of today, insurance costs are still too high and not enough coverage is available to pay for continually increasing health care costs.
The purpose of health care reform is to make sure the U.S. health care system provides Americans with affordable coverage. Ho
Trip Cancellation Benefits due to Snow Storm
December 7, 2010 by Hamish Hillary · Leave a Comment
We are once again getting a lot of phone calls regarding travel cancellation benefits of our plans. All trip cancellation insurance plans typically reimburse you for non refundable trip costs up to the amount you insured your travel plans while you were purchasing the plan.
What do others say about your parking?
December 4, 2010 by Lilly Hudson · Leave a Comment
Yesterday a friend of mine revealed on Facebook that he got a compliment on his driving. When he returned to his vehicle there was a note on his windscreen with the words “Parking Fine”!!
We all have different strengths and weaknesses in our driving ability – and some simply struggle to park in the demarcated zone. This has often provided some humour as well – such as the above note that appeared on the windscreen of a student friend of mine!!