A little background on the AA
(the insurance company, not alcoholics recovery group) 
The AA Insurance company has been around since 1905. Back then it was just a group of motoring enthusiast that grouped together to help each other avoid speed traps (oh, yes, even back then the police were setting up speed traps). The resulting group, Automobile Association (AA), quickly expanded in numbers and in the activities it offered its members.
In the first half of the twentieth century, AA was all about the general driving experience and about safety. It helped erect the UK’s first effective danger and warning signs. It also implemented a two-way radio system which was used to launch a night time breakdown service throughout London.
In the second half of the century, the motoring club began to reach into other areas. After the collapse of several insurance companies, members were crying out for help. AA stepped into the insurance field to meet the members’ needs. The first AA car insurance was available in 1967. Since then, AA has expanded its insurance policies to include home, travel, and other specialty insurances. Today it ranks as the largest home and car insurance broker in the UK.
In the 1990’s, AA again expanded its services. It opened driving school franchises through out the country that offered fully qualified instructors. More recently, AA launched an online service for car buyers.
(Okay, that was one of my more boring posts, but I think it helps to know a little background on these companies).
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