Volume 13, No. 2/2005

Benefit Bulletin Board

Blue Hens save on auto insurance

Are you paying too much for auto insurance? Find out by using ComparisonMarket‰, offered
through MBNA and the University of Delaware Alumni Association. You can request an online quote from ComparisonMarket‰ by simply entering your driver’s license information. America’s leading insurance companies will provide you with competitive quotes in 30 seconds. Request an online quote now by visiting [http://www.udel.edu/alumni/alum/index.html] or calling Comparison Market‰ toll-free at 1-800-232-7555, ext. 1000.

Short-term health insurance

Alumni should never be without medical coverage. That’s why the Alumni Office, in conjunction with GradMed, offers short-term health insurance to alumni and family members under age 65. While you are looking for a first job, new job or waiting for new employee benefits to kick in, you can receive affordable comprehensive health insurance. GradMed can help you during transitional times by offering protection from 30 to 180 days. To learn more about your options, apply online or get a premium quote, visit [http://www.udel. edu/alumni/alum/index.html]. If you are traveling outside the United States, be sure to visit [http://alumniabroad. com/index.asp] for travel health insurance.

Save and invest with preferred CDs, money market accounts

A solid savings and investment plan is founded on the principles of diversity, security and performance. The University of Delaware Alumni Association is pleased to provide CD and money market deposit accounts through MBNA America® Bank N.A.

A University of Delaware alumni CD has consistently ranked among the best nationwide, showing consistently high yields. Enjoy the advantages of a high-yield certificate of deposit account, including interest payment flexibility and easy account renewal.

Whether you are looking for long-term performance or short-term liquidity, the University of Delaware Alumni-endorsed money market deposit account delivers. This money market deposit account is designed and priced for those looking to maximize the yield on cash reserves while preserving stability and security.

These accounts also come with FDIC insurance up to $100,000 per depositor. For more information or to open an account, visit [http://www.mbna.com/ goldportfolio/rates/udel/]. To speak with an investor services representative, or to open an account by phone, call toll-free 1-800-900-6693 and mention priority code HA03D.

University of Delaware’s Alumni Association MasterCard

Get the MBNA University of Delaware Alumni Association credit card today for multiple benefits.

Every time you use your UD credit card for a purchase, the University of Delaware Alumni Association receives a royalty that allows continued support to student scholarships and faculty, and student programs at no additional cost to you. To date, MBNA America Bank has given back over $1.3 million to UD for these important programs.

MBNA America Bank now offers Alumni Association MasterCards with WorldPoints rewards. With WorldPoints, cardholders can enjoy unlimited cash rewards, tickets on any major U.S. airline with no blackout dates and merchandise, as well as car rentals and hotel stays in the U.S. There is no annual fee and a low 2.9 percent introductory annual percentage rate (APR) for cash advance checks and balance transfers.

To apply for a University of Delaware Alumni Association Preferred or Platinum Plus MasterCard, or to switch your current MBNA UD credit card to a WorldPoints Rewards Card, call 1-800-932-2775 or visit [http://www.udel.edu/alumni/credit.html].

Alumni watches with a new look

Alumni watches have been offered by the Alumni Association for more than 20 years, but the current look has only been available since the spring of 2001. The watches are sold with a leather strap or a two-tone bracelet for both men and women.

The leather strap watch is $200 and the bracelet version is $260 for both men and women.

Orders can be made by calling Balfour at 1-866-BALFOUR (1-866-225-3687).