As More Americans Drive for Summer Vacation, New Insurance Covers Gaps in Auto and Medical Policies

RICHMOND, Va., May 26, 2004 -- According to recent 2004 Roper survey, 56% of American families will drive to their summer vacation this year, continuing a long-held American tradition. Today, Access America introduced a new type of travel insurance designed for the specific needs of road trips: Access America Drive Protection, available at http://www.accessamerica.com/drive .

"Driving the family car presents potential challenges that many people overlook, such as accidents, theft and delays that can stall your vacation," says Beth Godlin, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Access America. "Your family is precious cargo, as are your belongings packed in the car. Often, your car insurance, credit cards and medical policies won't cover travel-related expenses."

Unlike travel insurance plans for individuals, Drive Protection covers the entire family and addresses the specific risks of road trips. Access America Drive Protection covers deductible gaps in auto and medical policies, including:

  * Collision Deductible
  * Auto Theft, Carjacking and Accident as covered reasons for Trip
    Cancellation/Interruption
  * Baggage Coverage for belongings stolen from the car or hotel room
  * Vehicle Return when a stolen vehicle is recovered or if medical reasons
    prevent driving the car home
  * Travel Delay due to severe storms that close roads
  * Roadside Assistance services

Access America Drive Protection costs about $7 a day and is priced per family, including one or two adults and their children for up to seven days, covering round-trip travel to destinations at least 100 miles from the traveler's residence. Travelers can purchase this coverage at www.accessamerica.com/drive.

Access America provides travel insurance and assistance to millions of travelers each year. As the travel division of World Access Service Corp., a global leader in insurance products and emergency assistance services, Access America uses cutting-edge technology to deliver customized solutions that increase revenue and enhance value for travel agents, travel suppliers, credit card companies and more. World Access Service Corp. is a member of the Mondial Assistance Group, the world's leading travel insurance and assistance company with operations centers in 29 countries. For more information about Access America or Access America Drive Protection, visit www.accessamerica.com or call (800) 284-8300.