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Re:US intelligence mining data from 9 US Internet companies ... by uptown on Thursday June 06, 2013 @11:32PM (#5837039)
You realize insurance companies make the most money by selling policies that never get exercised, right?
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Re:US intelligence mining data from 9 US Internet companies ... by zeddie on Thursday June 06, 2013 @11:42PM (#5837084)
Yes, of course. I was pointing out that Buffett has thought more carefully about terrorism risks than most people, since his business has written very large insurance policies providing (limited) terrorism coverage.
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Re:US intelligence mining data from 9 US Internet companies ... by serge2k on Friday June 07, 2013 @12:16AM (#5837194)
I'm sure he has thought very carefully about how to maximize his profits be convincing people they need terrorism insurance .
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