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  • From: Willie McKemie <mf AT austinfarm.org>
  • To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] getting a new farm insured
  • Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 20:46:50 -0500

> >Our society/cultural tells us we "need" insurance. Much in the way that
> >it tells us that we need oversized, overpowered, inefficient vehicles.
> >Fact is, insurance companies take in as premiums approximately twice
> >the amount that they pay out as claims. When you pay your premium, you
> >are paying for a lot of overhead, not just your share of average
> >losses. My suggestion: closely examine your "need" for insurance.
> >
> Willie,
> What factual information are you basing this statement on?
> Brigette

50% is a number that's been stuck in my mind for many years. It's
origin is lost in the mists of time. Probably from automotive
insurance. How efficient do you believe insurance is?

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