An Eye In the Sky May Help Resolve Hurricane Insurance Claims
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- By Jim Randle
The hurricanes that brought howling winds and destructive floods to the Houston area and much of Florida are now swamping insurance companies with a multi-billion dollar wave of claims. Some insurance firms are using aerial photography to gather facts to help settle claims. Aerospace firm Airbus is offering free access to one of the world's largest libraries of satellite images to speed the claims process -- and build its business. As VOA's Jim Randle reports, speed can save money.