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10 Types of Insurance Frequent Travelers Blow Off

February 3rd, 2012

For families that only take one vacation each year to a domestic destination, travelers insurance isnt something that comes to mind. Though its certainly a good idea for all vacation planners to look into the various types of travel insurance available, these are ten of the plans that frequent travelers should consider, but often dont.

There are combination plans available that offer facets of each of the above-mentioned plans under one policy to varying degrees; doing a bit of research can help you get a great deal on coverage that will protect you from the hazards of frequent travel.

 

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Bupa launches 24-hour HealthLine with GPs and nurses

January 25th, 2012

Bupa has launched Bupa Anytime HealthLine, a helpline providing around-the-clock, unlimited telephone consultations with a team of GPs and nurses. This is an enhancement of the current nurse only helpline, which is available to all Bupa individual members as part of their health insurance.

In response to demand from members, Bupa Anytime HealthLine is accessible at any time of day, 365 days of the year offering medical advice and health information. With no time constraints, the customer can have a relaxed and full conversation with a medical professional.

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Moderate rise in rents expected in 2012

January 19th, 2012

Landlords should expect to see rents rise moderately in 2012, according to predictions from Belvoir Lettings.

Managing director Dorian Gonsalves predicted that there will be large fluctuations in income across regions, with the south-east expected to benefit from high prices in London pushing people out of the capital into the home counties.

Elsewhere, he predicted “relatively stable rents”, with increases that were “very modest”, perhaps leading landlords to reduce their outgoings in other fields, such as their landlords insurance.

“I predict that increased rents and stable or decreasing house prices will result in increased rental yields in 2012. However,

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Ex-Powerplace sales director joins Perkins Slade

January 17th, 2012

Rowe to become managing director of independent’s corporate business

Ex-Powerplace sales and marketing director Darren Rowe has re-emerged as the managing director of Perkins Slade’s corporate business.

Rowe, who was in charge of Powerplace’s 40-strong UK wide sales team until his December exit from the Towergate-owned business, will have board responsibility for Perkins Slade’s corporate and credit divisions.

The news of Rowe’s appointment follows the Birmingham independent’s promotion of Julia Harrop, Mark Ford and Aslam Ismail to executive directorships with the company. Harrop, For

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WV Trying to Lower Deer/ Vehicle Collisions

January 16th, 2012

West Virginia is a state that often has a problem with drivers hitting animals such as deer and moose. During the winter months, it gets dark much earlier which is why these collisions often occur. One reason behind the number of accidents is that deer and other wildlife have limited habitats and find it hard to find food. They often wander into the road and are afraid of headlights so they often freeze and drivers who are unaware of their presence often end up hitting the animals and killing them.

 

This can cause a lot of damage to the vehicle, especially the front end which takes the brunt of the overall impact.

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