VoicesinJapan have your say What do you think of the phrase 'Act of God' that insurers in many countries use to deny claims in times of natural disasters? Jan. 19, 2020 05:49 am JST Jan. 19, 2020 | 06:51 am JST 8 Comments ©2024 GPlusMedia Inc. A must-buy product at Don Quijote! See what's trending at Don Quijote in Japan and why you should get them! Learn More Teach English in Japan Join the leaders of English Education for Children in Japan! Apply Now Sort by Oldest Latest Popular 8 Comments Login to comment albaleo Jan. 19, 2020 08:41 am JST Is the phrase actually used in insurance policies these days? 2 ( +2 / -0 ) seadog538 Jan. 19, 2020 11:14 am JST Just a way of avoidiing payout. Tongue in cheek at best. 2 ( +2 / -0 ) Jonorth Jan. 19, 2020 07:32 pm JST Makes insurances pointless. 2 ( +2 / -0 ) BertieWooster Jan. 19, 2020 08:32 pm JST I wouldn't want to be God's defense attorney! 4 ( +4 / -0 ) lucabrasi Jan. 19, 2020 08:36 pm JST @Bertie Ha!! 1 ( +1 / -0 ) ushosh123 Jan. 21, 2020 09:15 pm JST Just a necessary term for events that can't reasonably be priced into your premiums. Generally even if it occurs the government has the ability to compensate then levy tax if need be. 0 ( +0 / -0 ) Login to leave a comment Facebook users Use your Facebook account to login or register with JapanToday. By doing so, you will also receive an email inviting you to receive our news alerts. Facebook Connect Login with your JapanToday account Remember Me Forgot password? User registration
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albaleo
Is the phrase actually used in insurance policies these days?
seadog538
Just a way of avoidiing payout. Tongue in cheek at best.
Jonorth
Makes insurances pointless.
BertieWooster
I wouldn't want to be God's defense attorney!
lucabrasi
@Bertie
Ha!!
ushosh123
Just a necessary term for events that can't reasonably be priced into your premiums. Generally even if it occurs the government has the ability to compensate then levy tax if need be.