NSW: Canberra victims group supports tough line on insurers

AAP General News (Australia)
02-12-2009
NSW: Canberra victims group supports tough line on insurers

Victims of the 2003 Canberra bushfires have welcomed the tough line taken by the federal
government with insurers on the fires in Victoria.

The Phoenix Association .. which supports the Canberra victims .. says underinsurance
hampered rebuilding efforts after the disaster which razed almost 500 homes and killed
four people.

KEVIN RUDD has told insurance companies to resolve claims by bushfire and Queensland
flood victims promptly and compassionately and he's urged anyone who has problems with
insurers to contact their local MP.

Association spokesman RICHARD ARTHUR says the prime minister's stance is a very positive
and encouraging development.

Mr ARTHUR's also supported Opposition Leader MALCOLM TURNBULL's idea for a special
commissioner of disaster insurance to oversee the handling of insurance claims.

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