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Friday,  December 31, 2004

• Fidelity Insurance settles post-Ivan claims
  It is reassuring to know that at least one insurance company in Cayman is putting the interests of its clients first. I submitted my automobile and my household contents claims way back on September 23rd, 2004, as soon as my two separate insurance companies were up and running (not Fidelity unfortunately); but I still have not received ANY written correspondence or settlement offers, even though both companies promised quick settlements during our initial phone discussions way back in early October. 
  It might have something to do with the fact that I am an expatriate who was forced to evacuate to Canada, and as such, am not on island to ensure my claims are being handled properly. I have made countless long distance phone calls at my cost, been forced to have my friends take and submit pictures of my ruined car (BritCay said they couldn't find my car even though it was in the same spot for 3 months, and not one person had difficulty locating it), and am totally frustrated by the total lack of communication - written or oral - by my insurers. In fact, my representative on island has been given the same old runaround. I am back on island early January, and I'm not looking forward to what promises to be a confrontational situation due to my insurer's negligence, indifference, and/or incompetence.
  Rumours of looming insurance company bankruptcies do not instill my confidence for receiving my settlements, even though both companies gladly took my premium dollars and furnished me with fancy policies that promised speedy and fair settlements. Try withholding insurance premium payments and see how speedy the insurance companies are to sending you an overdue notice or notice that your policy has been suspended or cancelled.
  The residents of Cayman should take a close look at how the insurance companies handled Hurricane Ivan claims before forking over what promises to be much higher premiums, and reward only those companies who actually deliver what they all promise - security, peace of mind, and respect. Looks like we'll be talking to Fidelity for our future insurance needs. - Anonymous
  
   
• Disappointed with the bad vibes
  I am very disappointed with the bad vibes I have been hearing on a Cayman radio station lately. They have to do better because they have a large following of young people. This is not good at all. Not even in Jamaica where some of this slack so-called dance hall music comes from, do they play it on the radio. In fact they are banned from the air. Many times I have to reach over to turn down the volume on my radio and let a certain song play off and then turn it back up. I feel the Leader of Government Business should take a serious look at these up-coming radio stations and nip things in the bud before they get too out of hand. Come on, don’t let us down; leave the slackness for the low class session. No matter how you edit it and bleep out some words, we still know. And to DJ Jazzy B. you’re the best - keep pushing the 80’s. - TNS (Togetherness Not Slackness)
  
   
• A comprehensive update on Cayman for the holidays
  I, too, would like very much to see an in-depth report, although I will probably be arriving on your wonderful island in person before you can publish same. Congratulations on your continued coverage. - Kay

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