At a time like this, when many roads are very dangerous due to compacted ice and snow, knowing you have car insurance can help you rest a little easier.
Much of the country already looks like a winter wonderland and Met Éireann are predicting that the current cold, snowy conditions will continue for the rest of the [...]
Posts Tagged ‘road safety’
Snow and Ice – Some Driving Tips
Driving home the road safety message to teenagers
The AXA Roadsafe roadshow took place in front of an audience of over a thousand teenagers in the Helix at Dublin City University on Tuesday 16th November. Run in conjunction with Fingal County Council, the event is organised with the involvement of local emergency services. It delivered a hard-hitting road safety message to all who [...]
Severe Weather Warning this weekend – Some Tips from AXA
Watch out! Winter’s on its way, with some particularly nasty winter weather expected this weekend. But by being prepared you can help keep yourself, your family and your home safe and sound.
According to a severe weather warning from Met Eireann, a very low pressure centre is expected to move down across Ireland during Sunday night [...]
Avoiding a Halloween Nightmare
The scariest night of the year is fast-approaching. Scarier still, it’s time to revive your Blue Peter skills and root out some double-sided sticky tape and toilet rolls in a vain attempt to construct SpongeBob Squarepants and Bratz outfits (for your little treasures, of course)!
To make sure the night is all about having fun and [...]
AXA sponsors Parentline’s 6th Annual National Parents Week
AXA Insurance are delighted that we are sponsoring Parentline’s 6th Annual National Parents Week which runs from Monday 11th October until Sunday 17th of October.
We know that being a parent these days can be very challenging but help is at hand.
So what is Parentline?
Parentline is a charity that runs the national parent support helpline. Each year [...]
Road rage costs lives on UK roads
A new report from AXA UK has highlighted that 800 lives a year are being lost on roads in Britain as a result of either road rage or disrespectful driving.
Nearly £1 billion (£945m) of premium could be saved if motorists in UK just chill-out and ease up on the aggression and general disrespect of their [...]
Male drivers driven to distraction this summer
It’s a beautiful summers day and you are driving along without a care. You’ve got your sun-glasses on, the window down and the radio pumping your favourite tunes. Out of the corner of your eye, you spot a woman in her summer best and start singing to yourself: ‘Pretty woman walking down street, pretty woman [...]
Lower drink driving limit law passed
New lower drink driving limits will come into force in September 2011 after the Dáil passed a vote on Wednesday. Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey believes this change to the Road Traffic Bill will save lives and reduce injuries on the roads.
The new Bill will reduce the drink-driving limit to 50 mg – the equivalent [...]
Hit & Run: 20% would not admit damage to a parked car
You’ve had a nice shopping trip, picked up a few deals. But your good mood evaporates as you return to find a small dent in the back of your car… Luckily enough you have a comprehensive car insurance to cover this lovely parting gift from a careless driver.
Many of us have had a ‘little tip’ in [...]
The power of positive thinking or the power nap?
Can you catch 40 winks in 20 minutes? Whether it’s the mid afternoon slump or early evening snooze, it’s all the rage. For my old man it was just a sign of, well, becoming an old man. But times have changed. The power nap suddenly has street cred and did you know that it could [...]