Tag Archives: disaster relief

Class action suit by Insurer’s may shake up Local Governments in USA

Posted on May 19, 2014 by groundswellbasscoast

In our backyard, beach front dwellers have been complaining about recent survey, drawing attention of insurance companies that houses are on low lying reclaimed swamp. Insurance companies are not dozy altruists. They’re big money earners. Extreme weather events have previously triggered class action … Continue reading →

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Insurance shortfall for world’s poorest

Posted on November 16, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

Needless to say, victims of biggest ever typhoon in the Philippines have no insurance. This story continues, about reinsurance companies, companies insuring retail insurance companies, for big disasters, have increased premiums by as much as 90%, for Florida, where government … Continue reading →

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How Cuba beats Australia in disaster relief

Posted on November 13, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

“I appreciate the Cuban medical team; their style is very friendly and their medical standard very high,” Mr Rockito said. “Everything is free and [there is] no support from my government. We give thanks to [Cuban President] Fidel Castro. Many … Continue reading →

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