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Created by vader > 9 months ago, 29 Dec 2010
vader
NSW, 418 posts
29 Dec 2010 11:17AM
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just wanting to know everyones thoughts on the large increase in fees .its a big jump i think just for 2 claims? what happens if we get 5 claims against aksa?

RPM
WA, 1549 posts
29 Dec 2010 8:39AM
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if you don't want to pay it....

Don't pay it.......

Pretty simple really..



shitdetector
NSW, 100 posts
29 Dec 2010 11:49AM
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The number of claims could be irrelevant if there were one big one. Fact is I don't want to lose my house if I take someone out so that insurance is worth a hell of a lot more to me than $65.

In the light of discussions on douche bag behaviour/bans/regulation etc in WA in particular I would be interested to know more about the types of claims that have caused the premium hike.

Is there anything that can be done to avoid claims being made? God forbid we have to start a Risk Management thread!

iti
QLD, 417 posts
29 Dec 2010 10:55AM
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****detector said...

The number of claims could be irrelevant if there were one big one. Fact is I don't want to lose my house if I take someone out so that insurance is worth a hell of a lot more to me than $65.

used to be $65.00 now 0ver $100.00 from now on

Tommy123
QLD, 138 posts
29 Dec 2010 11:06AM
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I agree even if it is $100 a yr its not much for peace of mind

if someone without insurance breaks ur neck wat happens there? U have to sue them?

stabber
NSW, 1114 posts
29 Dec 2010 12:31PM
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Do I have to step in here and give you ppl a lesson on personal asset protection aswell?

getfunky
WA, 4485 posts
29 Dec 2010 9:38AM
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stabber said...

Do I have to step in here and give you ppl a lesson on personal asset protection aswell?


as long as you are not going to be a smart@rse I'm listening



shitdetector
NSW, 100 posts
30 Dec 2010 9:38AM
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OK then. I'll be the sucker. How should we protect our assets?

Bigwavedave
QLD, 2057 posts
30 Dec 2010 10:08AM
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stabber said...

Do I have to step in here and give you ppl a lesson on personal asset protection aswell?




slimjim
NSW, 54 posts
30 Dec 2010 11:53AM
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vader said...

just wanting to know everyones thoughts on the large increase in fees .its a big jump i think just for 2 claims? what happens if we get 5 claims against aksa?


I think there is couple more claims in the pipeline too.

It may be the premium will drop in a couple of years if the claims drop too.

For me its still worth the money at the current cost.
The irony is that its the riders with nothing to loose that wont bother getting the insurance. They are probably the more reckless on the water anyway.

Does anybody know of any cases of non insured riders getting sued?

J

puppetonastring
WA, 3619 posts
30 Dec 2010 10:16AM
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****detector said...

Is there anything that can be done to avoid claims being made?


A few things - yes. One the state rep board has initiated immediately is that all claims are to be lodged thru AKSA.
At least one possibly avoidable claim was carried thru by the insurer without our approval or input.
AND we had precious little time to investigate alternatives for this season without leaving members uninsured for a time - obviously completely unacceptable.
Every board rep is now making every enquiry possible so that we will have a complete folio of possibilities open to us before next seasons premium falls due.

Existing members who have - or do join or renew before 1/1/11 - should appreciate that AKSA and every state has contributed heavily to give them the opportunity to get at least this years cover at the previous enjoyed and extremely low rate.

max14
SA, 220 posts
30 Dec 2010 3:02PM
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To all those having a whinge;

Harden up...

If you can afford to kite u can afford to pay a little over $100 to cover ur ass.

Regards

Max

picker
VIC, 431 posts
31 Dec 2010 2:31AM
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Price go's up for 12g claim yet they say two 150+ are
In the pipe line cant wait to see the increase then

Thanks for causing this dumb ass

jas73
QLD, 796 posts
31 Dec 2010 7:54AM
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How much do you pay to insure your car every year???

PsYLoR
QLD, 927 posts
31 Dec 2010 8:16AM
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jas73 said...

How much do you pay to insure your car every year???


ROFL- er considering how many people drive and the cost of some cars on the road, and the damage they can cause to public and private property, I think that has nothing to do with kiting even as a comparison.

Tommy123
QLD, 138 posts
31 Dec 2010 8:59AM
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Its a fair enough comparison we have potential to do alot of damage on our kites, how many people kite near roads? Ive seen a couple of kites end up on the road, if you cause a car crash on your kite without insurance good luck payin that off. And before you say thats cr@p look at the d@ckhead on seven news if the trees didnt stop him he was gonna b crossing a road.

I think most likely scenario is taking out the general public you kite loop ur kite onto someone on the beach pretty high chance of breaking bones, id hate to guess how much you could be sued

$100 a yr, $2 a week doesnt seem so bad to me. Could cost alot more not having it



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