Watch out for America’s 100 most dangerous roads during your summer travels

Posted in Insurance Articles by Anthony Thompson on July 28, 2010 No Comments yet

What season is most dangerous to drive, winter or summer? If you said winter, you join about 83% of surveyed Americans. But the reality is that the three months of summer have the highest auto accident rates, accounting for about one in three fatalities. And as we’ve discussed before, Saturdays in August are some of the most dangerous days to drive.

When it comes to summer driving safety, there are definitely some spots that are hotter than others. The Daily Beast crunched the numbers on data 5 years of data from the National Highway Safety Administration to come up with a list of 100 U.S. interstates most likely to generate a fatal crash.

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Home Insurance & Summer Holiday Luggage

Posted in Car Insurance Topics by Christine Davis on July 7, 2010 No Comments yet

If you are planning to go away for a week or so this summer then you probably have lists of things to pack and to do lists coming out of your ears. After all, there is a lot to consider when you are jetting off for a few days to relax. However, one thing that you probably will not consider to do in advance is check your home insurance.

Home insurance and travel insurance often overlap in terms of the items they cover and the level of coverage presented. For example, both may or may not cover your mobile phone and travel money. In some cases, your home insurance may even cover your luggage providing that there are no precious items in there.

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