Archive for December, 2010
Auto Insurance – Mercury Insurance Announces New Reduced Rates And Discounts
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Mercury Insurance, a top rated California automobile insurer, recently announced a planned $72 million premium lowering that could see at least 10% of California drivers qualify. Along with this price slash is other programs such as an announced group discount plan for university alumni and the addition of a 24-hour Roadside Assistance initiative for individuals with comprehensive and collision insurance. “Mercury’s already low rates are now even lower, and we’ve added some great benefits to bring even more value to our California customers,” said Mercury Chief Product Officer Robert Houlihan. “We’ve always been known for providing our customers with the best insurance value possible through a combination of low rates, quality coverage and personalized service. These savin Read more…
How to Keep Healthy in the First Semester
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The first semester at international university is a whirlwind of experiences – new friends, new food, new surroundings and a whole heap of new bugs. Common illnesses you may be able to cope with at home can knock you sideways during the frantic first few weeks abroad. How can you keep strong and healthy so you enjoy all the activities on offer?
With a comprehensive health insurance policy you’re covered for hospital stays, doctor visits, drugs and medical evacuation. But
Drunk driver ‘no refusal’ policy urged
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WASHINGTON — The Transportation Department yesterday urged states and local authorities to adopt policies that crack down on suspected drunk drivers who refuse breath tests to avoid prosecution.
The department highlighted the “no refusal’’ policies as a way to target drunken driving during the holiday season.
Under the policy, when someone pulled over for drunken driving refuses to take a breath test, officials can seek prompt search warrants from judges to take blood samples to test alcohol levels.
Nearly 11,000 people were killed in alcohol-impaired crashes in the United States in 2009.
About one in four drunken driving suspects refuse to take breath tests, the department said, a loophole commonly used in a bid to avoid prosecution.
New Hampshire has the highest refusal rate at 81 percent. About t Read more…
With Gas Prices Rising Again, Look for Other Ways to Save on Travel Expenses
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It is annual event in the U.S. and many other countries – the holidays come around, travel increases, and gas prices increase. If you are taking a road trip this winter to catch up with friends and family, or you will be doing a lot of driving to and from the airport, or you simply have a long commute each day, these increases can put a real dent in your wallet. So it’s important to find other ways to save on travel expenses, such as buying travel insurance plan.
Some of the ways to save on travel expenses are obvious. For instance, comparison shopping online is always a smart move. W Read more…
State Farm Teaches Auto Insurance Rules with Popular Facebook Game
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State Farm has launched a six-month campaign aimed at young, inexperienced drivers that teaches the rules of auto insurance within a Facebook game. Car Town, an already popular game on Facebook, is now offering embedded ads sponsored by State Farm that teach the rules of both the road and auto insurance.
Have Fun Learning about Auto Insurance
There’s no doubt sitting down with your teens and trying to teach them the rules of the road and auto insurance is bound to bore them to death. A