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Surviving The Storm: Over 1 Billion Dirhams in Motor Claims and Your Ticket to Saving Thousands

Ep. 127

On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join CEO, Carl Allsopp and Managing Director of Beneple, Sonny Ridgewell, as they talk all things insurance after Dubai's heaviest rainfall in 75 years. From AED1 Billion in motor claims, the importance of home insurance, and the fine print in your insurance that can save you thousands.


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