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Don’t forget! Once you plan your trip, be sure to contact a Client Advisor for help protecting your investment with trip cancellation insurance.
According to a recent study by the Airlines Reporting Corp., who handles millions of ticketing transactions between the nation’s airlines and travel agents, found that passengers pay the lowest price, nearly 6% below the overall average fare, if they buy six weeks before their flight. Ticket prices begin to significantly increase 7 to 10 days before the day of travel, and can rise nearly 40% above the average price if a passenger buys the ticket on the day of the flight.
Chuck Thackston, managing director of data and analytics for the firm states:
We’re not advising people to purchase tickets only at this time during the cycle as there is no guarantee they will receive the lowest price of the year… It is just that the data indicates we have seen this pattern over the last four years.
If you’re planning an upcoming honeymoon, have you considered the meaning behind your honeymoon? My husband and I considered our own honeymoon the beginning of a beautiful life together. So for friends and family planning their upcoming honeymoons, I think no matter where you choose to go, your destination should be peaceful and enjoyable, surrounding you only with only fun, excitement, and relaxation.
We all have dream honeymoon destinations. Some of you may want to spend your honeymoon enjoying nature and wildlife, while some prefer a more romantic atmosphere filled with nights out on the town exploring local fare, and even some just want a relaxing seaside getaway. I’ve been researching honeymoon destinations for a family member recently and am amazed at the options; here are my top picks based on the type of couple you are: Read More »
Did you know Insurance Services of America is a veteran owned business (VOB)?
Graham Bates, the owner and president, enlisted in the Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. Additionally, one of our Client Advisors and Graham’s son, Aaron Bates is also a veteran of the Armed Forces and served for the elite US Special Operations.
We are very grateful for the sacrifice of all our soldiers and families and service personnel protecting our country.
You can see our VOB listing here:
Has regular regular coffee left you wanting more? Try a Vietnamese iced coffee and put a new spring in your step. And then some.
Recently, our Individual Plan Specialist, Grace Morrow returned from a trip to her home country, Vietnam. She returned bearing gifts—special Lunar New Year candies, even purses. But the jewel of her spoils was a simple bag of coffee. Really delicious, dark dark dark roasted coffee.
Here’s how we enjoyed it in the office:
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Ever wonder what happens to the change collected at the TSA? Ever wonder how much is collected? Turns out, pocket change can actually be quite a large sum.
In 2010, that loose change amounted to $409,085.56. That’s $376,480.39 in dollar coins, quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies, plus foreign currency worth $32,605.17.
Read the full story at USA Today.
If you need to make “cents” of travel insurance or temporary health insurance, give us a call at Insurance Services of America and I’ll help! I won’t even ask you to empty your pockets or take off your shoes! (800) 647-4589 or (480) 821-9052.
After a rain storm last weekend, an employee of Insurance Services of America was in an auto accident. We are grateful she didn’t suffer any major injuries, but it reminded me of how important it is to be more aware of inclement weather and driving conditions during the winter season.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 1,440,000 vehicle crashes each year are weather-related. About 40% of the weather related crashes are related to winter driving conditions.
Weather-related crashes are defined as those that occur in adverse weather (i.e., rain, sleet, snow, and/or fog) or on slick pavement (i.e., wet pavement, snowy/slushy pavement, or icy pavement). Over 70 percent of the nation’s roads are located in snowy regions, which receive more than Read More »
It’s funny how having a kid changes things. And when I say “things,” I mean everything. Before our son, Milo, my husband and I didn’t think much about our health insurance. If we had it, great. If we didn’t, we were prepared to tough it out. But when Milo entered our lives, we knew we had to get serious about our health insurance.
A few months after Milo arrived, my husband started a new job. While we waited for his insurance plan to kick in, we decided to get a short-term health plan to cover our son. As a Plan Specialist at Insurance Services of America, I had no excuse but to research and find the best plan for us.
I chose the plan with the best benefits and rates. We had the option to cover only Milo, but my new mom instincts kicked in and we decided to purchase the plan for all three of us. And I’m glad we did. Read More »
Dear Mom and Dad,
Spring Break is a blast, wish you were here. The ocean is just beautiful, and the water is so clear you can almost see the jellyfish before they sting you. Boy those little suckers really hurt! I think I might remember where I left my wallet, too. I sure hope so, ’cause for the past few days I have been existing on a diet of Chiclets that I purchased from one of the roadside natives here. I tell ya, people can be very friendly to tourists. Just yesterday, some people told me to take a hike. Read More »
Check out this article I just read in the North Pole News:
For an elf, not having health insurance is risky business. Constantly crawling up ladders to hang mistletoe and candy canes, ice skating to work every day, racing snowmobiles on the weekends. Imagine their relief when Santa announced he would be offering short term medical insurance to his seasonal workers. Read More »