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Is it getting harder for holiday parks to insure?
17+ hour, 55+ min ago (327+ words) Earlier in the week we talked insurance in the wake of fires, and today, it's floods down at Wye River and the surrounding communities . In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the impact of flooding events on…...
Retiree’s close call with potential ‘disaster chasers’ prompts warning
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (715+ words) Geoff Wilson says he was approached at home after recent hail storms. (ABC News: Stephen Clarke) Home owners in storm-hit parts of Queensland are being warned about so-called "disaster chasers" offering to manage insurance claims and roof repairs. The Insurance…...
The signs to look out for as residents warned about 'disaster chasers"
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (824+ words) Hail has caused damage to homes across the south-east after severe storms in recent weeks. (Supplied: Jon Betts) Giant hail has smashed cars and homes across south-east Queensland, prompting a warning for residents to be aware of "disaster chasers" as…...
Millions of Australians could miss out on 'junk' insurance refunds
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (1736+ words) The products became a symbol of the financial misconduct exposed during the banking royal commission. (AAP: Joel Carrett) Millions of Australians sold dud insurance with their home loans, car loans or credit cards may be entitled to compensation but a…...