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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

STM Webinar April 14th!

Please join us on Wednesday, April 14th at 2:00PM EDT

for our next FREE training Webinar.

We'll be discussing the HCC LIFE STM plan and what it can do for you and your clients.

Our free monthly Webinars are a great way to learn about our company and the fabulous plans we offer, particularly our best selling STM plan with NO DECLINE QUESTION!

I listen in on every webinar and I learn something new at each one. At the end of the meeting, you will have the opportunity to not only ask questions, but to hear other agent's questions and maybe get the answer to a question that you hadn't yet thought to ask.

Insurance Services Of America is on the cutting edge of technology!

It's easy to register! Just email Kina@isabrokers.com with the word WEBINAR in the subject line, and on the day of the meeting you will be sent instructions on how to log on.

800.647.4589

See you there!

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Friday, March 19, 2010

Webinar Wednesday!

Come join us for our next free monthly training webinar on

Wednesday, March 31st.

Our last HCC LIFE STM webinar was such a success we had to schedule another one. These webinars are extremely informative, and an excellent way to get better acquainted with our best selling short term major medical plan. In addition to learning all the great features of the plan, you will also have the opportunity to ask questions. I have attended several HCC Life STM webinars and each time, I learn something new. Send me an email and I will be happy to register you. On the day of the meeting, you will be emailed a reminder and instructions on how to log in. Kina@isaBrokers.com

Hope to see you there!

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What a Week!

File this under anything-can-happen-when-you-travel.

There was a ton of bad weather invading the US last week, which caused plenty of delays and cancellations, but the weather had nothing to do with a canceled flight scheduled from Rochester, New York to Atlanta. Apparently two flight attendants were fighting and the scuffle was enough for the pilot to call the whole trip off. Some passengers reported that the two flight attendants were actually engaged in a fist fight. Passengers trying to escape Rochester for warmer climates were pretty aggravated, and they had a difficult time making alternate travel plans due to the weather. Some passengers were trying to get married, others had non-refundable cruise tickets, and a few just wanted to enjoy some umbrella drinks on the beach.

Just as long as they weren’t planning on visiting a beach in Greece…

Violence broke out between police and protesters in central Athens Thursday as an estimated 30,000 people gathered as part of a nationwide general strike. Riot police fired tear gas and percussion grenades after clashing with several hundred anarchists, who responded by throwing projectiles. Hooded youths representing Greece’s anarchist movement also attacked shop fronts, smashed the windows of one hotel and set a car on fire just off one of the city’s main streets. Flights have been grounded, public transportation has stopped, and ferry and rail service has been suspended.

Think that’s bad?

An American Airlines flight was recently delayed due to some stowaways on the airplane. The flight attendant told a passenger, "There are actually 50 roaches and they found a colony on a curtain between first class and the pilots." According to a spokesperson for the National Pest Management Association, the places you'd most likely see cockroaches on board include "in the bins that hold the luggage or just around the humans that are traveling on the airliner. But they're also going to be looking for food sources so it would not be uncommon to find them in the galley where the meals are being prepared." Did you know that roaches can live up to a month without their head? I know, I wish I hadn’t read that either. The troubles didn’t end with air travel, though.

Guests arriving at the Radisson Paraiso hotel in Mexico City were not expecting to see picket lines, and at the risk of losing their pre-paid reservations, made the uncomfortable decision to cross those lines. This decision, however, was not the only discomfort they endured, as striking workers not only picketed the hotel, they locked guests out as well. The workers started the incident by running through the corridors and yelling “Fire!” Once all the guests were outside, they were not allowed back into the hotel. For two days. Even to retrieve medicine, money, passports or anything else.

You might be thinking these are isolated incidents, folks, but all this happened just last week. Truth is, you never know what can happen when you travel, and when you’re in a foreign country, things can be even hairier. Anyone who thinks they don’t need trip insurance because they are healthy, or will only be gone a short time, etc. are not immune to the crazy things that happen when you travel. A trip insurance plan from Insurance Services Of America will protect you from the things that haven’t even occurred to you yet. Insurance Services of America’s policyholders need only make one quick phone call while our 24/7 travel assistance team handles the rest. Give us a call before your next vacation and enjoy the trip! 800.647.4589

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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

The Luck O' The Webinar

HEY ISA BROKER!

Irish eyes will be smiling upon you at our next FREE monthly webinar Wednesday, March 17th! Join us, and you'll be on your way to finding your own pot of gold.

So put your feet up, grab a green beer, and get ready to learn all about our best short term plan!

Go to www.isabrokers.com to register.

Trouble registering? Call Kina to sign up over the phone!

800.647.4589

See you at the end of the rainbow!

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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

How I Spent My Spring Break

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 Chicklets 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. I thought that was very nice of them to suggest recreational activities. Unfortunately, since the airline lost one of my bags on the way down here, I didn't have my hiking boots, and when that lizard bit my ankle, it hurt almost as bad as falling down that hill afterwards. Thankfully, my friends were able to assemble a makeshift stretcher to help me get back to the main road, and boy were we ever relieved when that nice man in the truck came by to give us a ride to the clinic. At least, I think it was a clinic. I mean, there were cots there with a bunch of sick people laying on them, and I really think that if we had waited just a little longer, someone would have assisted us eventually. I'm really not sure. I was kind of beginning to pass out from the pain and none of the people dressed like nurses spoke English. My buddy had his translation dictionary with him, and although he tried to get help, it seems the clinic wouldn't treat me unless I paid them first. Unfortunately, they did not accept Chicklets. Don't worry about me though, my foot is still black but I am beginning to get the feeling back in my toes which is certainly a good thing when you're sleeping outdoors. There are some crazy insects around here! I sure wish the hotel wouldn't have lost my reservation. You know what mom and dad? I've been thinking about how you told me to get trip insurance from Insurance Services of America. I guess I didn't think I would need it, but it sure would have been nice to have someone who could have gotten me a new hotel room, or some emergency cash when I lost my wallet, or bought me some new boots, or paid the clinic so they would treat me and get me back home safely. Just like you would have done yourself if you were here. For under 2 bucks a day, a travel medical plan could have protected me and given you peace of mind, too. But don't worry about me, mom and dad! I think I might be coming home soon. I found a company that does medical evacuations, and although it is a bit costly, at least I'll be safe. And I promise, I will totally pay you back the Fifty Thousand Dollars just as soon as I can.

See you guys soon, Your Son.

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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Save Money When you Travel During The Off-Season

Planning to visit Hawaii, Aspen, New York, Paris or Napa, might require a hefty vacation budget, but if you time it right, you can visit these destinations when these places are at their most affordable.

The best time to travel varies from destination to destination. That can mean shoulder season or off season, or finding that window in high season when rates take a dip, if only for a couple of weeks. And it's worth the effort, because the savings can range from 20 to 50 percent off high-season prices. They may not be truly "cheap”, but certainly more affordable. Take London for example; both airfares and hotel rates fall between Oct. 15 and March 31, with the exception being the Christmas-through-New Year's holiday period. The caveats here: weather and daylight. Wet, rainy and cold weather is to be expected, and the lack of daylight might turn off some travelers. In mid-winter the sun sets in London at 3:45 p.m. But if you accept that museums, the theater and restaurants are where you'll spend most of your time, you probably won't mind it so much.

Then there's Hawaii. Go now, while recession continues to leave thousands of empty hotel rooms throughout the state. If you're willing, postpone travel between September and early December, which has long been the low season for the Aloha State.

The month of May is a great time for Caribbean travel. By then prices could have dropped as much as 50 percent from winter highs, the weather is still terrific and the spring break crowds are gone. The weather gets warmer in June, but it can still be a terrific time to go. While July and August are quite hot, they might still be preferable to the weather in the U.S. at the same time. (Certainly cooler than our Arizona office!) September through November are the quietest time in the islands. Of course there is one caution to heed in the Caribbean, and that's hurricane season, which extends from June through November. You should have travel insurance and stay at a hotel that has a hurricane policy (with refunds clearly spelled out). Skiing in Aspen without dipping into your retirement fund? Go in early December. A rate at a popular luxury hotel was $219 a night for a mid-December stay in a basic room. In February that same room had jumped to $439 per night. Other dates worth looking at are the entire month of January, except Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.

Balmy breezes and empty beaches make Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket best during May and June. Before the private jet set arrive on these pricey islands every summer and fall, most hotels offer weekend deals to entice us regular folk. You'll especially see a lot of midweek deals. You can stroll these island beaches during May and June, but the waters don't really begin to warm up until July.

A trip insurance plan from Insurance Services of America fits nicely into your budget-conscious vacation plans. Since trip insurance rates are based on the cost of your trip, saving money at your destination means saving money on your coverage. Call the experts at Insurance Services of America.

Show us your plans, and we'll show you ours!

800-647-4589

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Friday, January 22, 2010

International Travel is Flying High!

Interest in international travel is on the rise.

A popular online travel booking site has reported an increase in searches for international airline tickets so far this year. Data for the first three weeks of January shows a 25% increase in search for international destinations versus the same three weeks last year.

Top search destinations include Cancun, Mexico; London, UK; Manila, Philippines; San Juan, Costa Rica and Frankfurt, Germany. Likewise, the volume of users searching for international flights from January 1-20, 2010, is up 28% compared to searches from December 1-20, 2009.

Insurance Services of America is the nationwide independent leader in International health and travel medical insurance. We and our agents have been busy securing coverage for clients all around the globe; traveling overseas for business, pleasure, humanitarian efforts, school, and more.

Are you already signed up to sell our fabulous International Travel Insurance products? ISA brokers enjoy personalized marketing supplies, free training webinars, online quote and apply links, and guidance and support from our dedicated staff of agent assistants.

The future of U.S. health care is uncertain, but International Travel is soaring. If you have not already signed up to sell International Travel Insurance, call our marketing department today to get started. Already appointed? Let the professionals at ISA assist you with quotes, supplies, and marketing ideas!