Insurance companies stalling 'to avoid paying out as much as possible', flood inquiry hears
19-04-2024 01:04 via abc.net.au

Insurance companies stalling 'to avoid paying out as much as possible', flood inquiry hears

Shells of homes, shipping containers and furniture in front yards are fixtures of northern Victorian streets as residents battle insurance companies for compensation 18 months after devastating floods.
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