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Cash settlements on home insurance claims leaving vulnerable Australians short-changed, Asic says

Corporate regulator finds insurers settling most claims with cash rather than by managing repairs or rebuilding, warning of ‘unfair outcomes’ for homeowners Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Home insurers are overwhelmingly paying cash to settle claims, leaving Australians to foot blowouts in repair costs for their cyclone-damaged homes. The corporate regulator is…

Cash settlements on home insurance claims leaving vulnerable Australians short-changed, Asic says

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Saudi Arabia Backs Turkey’s Rapid Renewable Energy Buildout

Turkey and Saudi Arabia have announced ambitious plans to cooperate on renewable energy, as both countries aim to deploy vast amounts of clean power.

  • Saudi Arabia invests $2 billion in two Turkish solar farms.
  • Project aims to quadruple Turkey's electricity capacity to 126,000 MW.
  • Turkey targets 47% renewable electricity by 2030, with solar leading.

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