Press release: Track Day Insurance
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 4:40 pm
Press release: Track Day Insurance now a free bonus for clubs from Herts Insurance Consultants <br>
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AROOOGA! INSURANCE FOR TRACK DAYS! (ABOUT TIME, TOO)<br>
And It's Free, Courtesy of HIC<br>
<br>
Herts Insurance Consultants Ltd (HIC), which specialises in insurance for the <br>
motoring enthusiast, now offers track day cover. And it's giving it away for <br>
free, as a bonus option with its standard motoring policies. <br>
<br>
Track Days are a paradox. You go there because you are a motoring enthusiast. <br>
Everyone else there is a motoring enthusiast. It's a community thing. It's <br>
all about looking at and looking out for cars, being looked at (lets be honest) <br>
and meeting old (and new) friends. You'd think a Track Day was just about the <br>
safest place your car could be, short of being locked up in a garage. <br>
<br>
Yet insurance companies hate them. Except for one. <br>
<br>
"HIC is run by motor enthusiasts and we go to Track Days as punters," says <br>
Divisional Director Brian Rowell. "So it was definitely in our interests to sort <br>
out insurance for them!" <br>
<br>
Why do insurers hate Track Days? "Probably it's a hangover from the old days, <br>
when a Track Day tended to be macho and amateurish, with plenty of opportunity <br>
for multi-car-carnage," Brian admits. "But times have changed. These days a <br>
Track Day is likely to be professionally organised, safe and a great day out. <br>
<br>
"We've based our cover on our own experience of going to track days as <br>
enthusiasts. As long as the event's properly organised, we'll cover your car's trip to <br>
a track day for free." <br>
<br>
To arrange your Track Day cover, you simply take it out when you organise your <br>
car's policy with HIC. It covers your car at events run by recognised <br>
organisers. If you're not sure if a particular event fits the criteria, just ring HIC <br>
to check. <br>
<br>
HIC is the enthusiast's car insurer. From minis to modifieds, campers to <br>
classics, HIC has a passion for motoring that translates into great deals on car <br>
insurance. For more information call 08451 290290. <br>
<br>
COPY ENDS<br>
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PRESS ENQUIRIES: ANDREW DENNY AT THE PUBLICITY WORKS: (01263) 761000<br>
<br>
BRIAN ROWELL OF HIC: 08451 290290<br>
NICOLA BRAY, HIC MARKETING: 08700 776326<br>
<br>
Notes for club magazine editors: HIC's Track Day covers the policyholder for <br>
accidental damage to the vehicle, subject to a minimum policy excess of £500. <br>
The vehicle is NOT covered for racing or time events. <br>
<br>
Conditions apply to the Track Day cover. For example, HIC will not cover any <br>
damage resulting from negligence or if the driver is under the influence of <br>
intoxicating drugs or alcohol. In the event of a total loss, should the <br>
policyholder wish to retain salvage, the Underwriters will try to comply, subject to <br>
relevant legislation and an agreed settlement. <br>
<br>
HIC recommend the following pre-event vehicle checks:<br>
* Brakes<br>
* Steering<br>
* Tyres<br>
* Shocks & Suspension<br>
* Fluid levels<br>
<br>
A full list of conditions is available on request. <br>
<p></p><i></i>
<br>
<br>
AROOOGA! INSURANCE FOR TRACK DAYS! (ABOUT TIME, TOO)<br>
And It's Free, Courtesy of HIC<br>
<br>
Herts Insurance Consultants Ltd (HIC), which specialises in insurance for the <br>
motoring enthusiast, now offers track day cover. And it's giving it away for <br>
free, as a bonus option with its standard motoring policies. <br>
<br>
Track Days are a paradox. You go there because you are a motoring enthusiast. <br>
Everyone else there is a motoring enthusiast. It's a community thing. It's <br>
all about looking at and looking out for cars, being looked at (lets be honest) <br>
and meeting old (and new) friends. You'd think a Track Day was just about the <br>
safest place your car could be, short of being locked up in a garage. <br>
<br>
Yet insurance companies hate them. Except for one. <br>
<br>
"HIC is run by motor enthusiasts and we go to Track Days as punters," says <br>
Divisional Director Brian Rowell. "So it was definitely in our interests to sort <br>
out insurance for them!" <br>
<br>
Why do insurers hate Track Days? "Probably it's a hangover from the old days, <br>
when a Track Day tended to be macho and amateurish, with plenty of opportunity <br>
for multi-car-carnage," Brian admits. "But times have changed. These days a <br>
Track Day is likely to be professionally organised, safe and a great day out. <br>
<br>
"We've based our cover on our own experience of going to track days as <br>
enthusiasts. As long as the event's properly organised, we'll cover your car's trip to <br>
a track day for free." <br>
<br>
To arrange your Track Day cover, you simply take it out when you organise your <br>
car's policy with HIC. It covers your car at events run by recognised <br>
organisers. If you're not sure if a particular event fits the criteria, just ring HIC <br>
to check. <br>
<br>
HIC is the enthusiast's car insurer. From minis to modifieds, campers to <br>
classics, HIC has a passion for motoring that translates into great deals on car <br>
insurance. For more information call 08451 290290. <br>
<br>
COPY ENDS<br>
<br>
PRESS ENQUIRIES: ANDREW DENNY AT THE PUBLICITY WORKS: (01263) 761000<br>
<br>
BRIAN ROWELL OF HIC: 08451 290290<br>
NICOLA BRAY, HIC MARKETING: 08700 776326<br>
<br>
Notes for club magazine editors: HIC's Track Day covers the policyholder for <br>
accidental damage to the vehicle, subject to a minimum policy excess of £500. <br>
The vehicle is NOT covered for racing or time events. <br>
<br>
Conditions apply to the Track Day cover. For example, HIC will not cover any <br>
damage resulting from negligence or if the driver is under the influence of <br>
intoxicating drugs or alcohol. In the event of a total loss, should the <br>
policyholder wish to retain salvage, the Underwriters will try to comply, subject to <br>
relevant legislation and an agreed settlement. <br>
<br>
HIC recommend the following pre-event vehicle checks:<br>
* Brakes<br>
* Steering<br>
* Tyres<br>
* Shocks & Suspension<br>
* Fluid levels<br>
<br>
A full list of conditions is available on request. <br>
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