The drive to increase vaccination uptake has been given a shot in the arm by a automobile insurance provider providing three hours of short-term cover for chauffeurs who email in a picture of their vaccine card.
With public carry limited or non-existent in numerous rural areas, and urban dwellers potentially unwilling to mingle with crowds on trains and buses, those who have access to a pal or family member’s automobile but are not insured to drive it can take advantage of an offer from Veygo, the short-term insurance arm of Admiral.

Can I get a refund on my automobile insurance because of coronavirus?

Motorists need to pay for three hours’ cover at first, but can then acquire a full refund for the insurance by emailing a picture of their vaccine card. The offer runs until 30 June, and is open to anybody over the age of 17 holding a full, valid driving licence, although some driving convictions could see cover declined.
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Car insurance companies have seen claim rates drop by as much as 48 per cent as people have been driving less, and for that reason having fewer collisions, due to lockdown and other restrictions. That reduction in claims will have boosted numerous firms’ bottom lines, and some critics have claimed the insurance industry, which manages investments worth £1.8 trillion, hasn’t done enough to pass savings on to consumers. 
Veygo’s offer goes some way to addressing that criticism. The firm’s chief executive, Gunnar Peters, said: “We’re hoping this offer will help ease any issues for people who may find it challenging to make it to their appointment, or for those who would rather avoid using public carry to get there.” 
He added: “We want to make sure the vaccination programme continues to relocation at pace, and that people can get their jab as easily as possible and safeguard themselves from Covid-19.”
Those wishing to take part in the offer ought to head to Veygo’s site to organize cover, then email their details together with a picture of their vaccine card to contact@veygo.com in purchase to obtain a refund after getting their jab.
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