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Motorists who have an accident will now be able use an iPhone application, or ‘app’, from Axa to help them through the accident.

The app will give the driver prompts to record necessary information at the scene of the crash, to assist them with making a claim on their car insurance . Anyone can download the tool from the Apple iTunes app store and this is free, although Axa customers have the additional feature of being able to contact the nearest approved repairer to come and collect the vehicle if it is not in a condition to be driven.

Simon Clayden, head of IT innovation at Axa, said: “Our app allows you to permanently store the information you need and will take you through a step by step process at the scene of the accident, prompting you to record all the necessary detail.”

Last month, Axa found that British drivers were among the most law -abiding in Europe, with only four per cent saying they have driven under the influence of alcohol, compared to the European average of 21 per cent. Read full article…

This year’s international travel hotspots include many countries that have been associated with strife and war last year—so if you find yourself visiting any of them, you’d better carry adequate international travel health insurance. Trends indicate that among popular international destinations this year are Sri Lanka and Iraq.

But all destinations are not about war and guns—Turkey, for instance, will see a huge surge in tourist travel, because of its capital being christened one of the European Cities of Culture this year. Also, South Africa, simply because of the forthcoming FIFA Soccer World Cup to be held there, will see a huge influx of tourists as well.
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Due to the large insurance premiums that young drivers have to pay, it should be no surprise that people are looking for ways to reduce them. Young people are literally being prevented from driving because of this high expense. As such, we are going to recommend a few ways to lower costs, especially for young women drivers.

As we have all heard, women drivers do tend to get lower rates than men. In the case of young drivers, this is extremely true. This is based on the fact that young men tend to drive a little more aggressively as compared to young women.

The first thing a young woman can do to get cheaper car insurance is drive a reasonable vehicle.

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WOW! I’ll repeat once again…WOW! Have you seen the price of getting married lately. Wit

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For missionaries serving in remote places, the season is too full of activity, and missionary insurance can go a long way in helping deal with some of the fallout of the extra busy season. Special coverage helps missionaries with the costs of falling ill, if that should occur.

For missionaries who are not celebrating with family, the week of Christmas and New Year can be really hectic (and sometimes, depressing). Typically, missionaries visit several villages and towns around the season, spreading the idea and joy of Christmas to one and all. Those on missions double up as Santa Claus, elves, and sometimes, the preacher as well. Read full article…