Archive for May, 2005

QuoteWright in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

Tuesday, May 31st, 2005

QuoteWright in Kiplinger’s latest issue

WOW - $1,000,000,000+ in travel insurance

Friday, May 27th, 2005

Travel Insurance has come a long way since April of 1864 when James Batterson, founder of The Travelers Insurance Company, accepted a $.02 premium for the first travel insurance policy sold in the United States.

Advice from Tom Gallagher

Friday, May 27th, 2005

Quick comment on the posting for today in the “Travel News”. It’s an article from Florida’s Chief Financial Officer concerning travel insurance. It is a very well written article and even though it is directed to Florida residents it can help you no matter where you might live.
As an [...]

Access America Urges Travelers to Prepare for Expected Summer Flight Delays

Friday, May 27th, 2005

RICHMOND, Va., May 27 /PRNewswire/ — A quarter of all airline flights were delayed in the first three months of 2005 and that number is expected to grow this summer according to government officials. Domestic airlines are estimating that they will carry over 200 million passengers this summer and expect significant delays [...]

Gallagher Advises Consumers to Look Closely at Travel Policies

Friday, May 27th, 2005

May 27, 2005
With many people preparing for summer vacation-some to exotic locations far from home-Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher is advising consumers to consider options for ensuring their trips don’t get rained out.
Floridians can purchase insurance policies to protect their travel plans from unforeseeable circumstances, including trip cancellation, early return and emergency medical [...]