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$3.1B Of Claim Payments Made In Japan Since April Earthquake

The General Insurance Association of Japan (GIAJ) reports that claims paid in the wake of the Kumamoto earthquake in mid-April totalled 317 billion yen¸ or about US$3.1 billion¸ as of June 20. Specifically¸ there have been 239¸749 inquiries made¸ 222¸981 settled cases and 201¸186 claim payments¸ totaling slightly more than 317 billion yen for “earthquake insurance on dwelling risks¸” say GIAJ…

Giving is a Joy: Karen Hannon

Last year my good friend went to volunteer in the trash dumps of Nueva Vida and La Chureca Nicaragua. He inspired a lot of us in the states to do service in our own communities. I decided to look for ways I could help in my neighborhood. Since my time is limited I really wanted to volunteer for an organization who was producing results. I wanted to make sure I was working with people who were present and committed.

My job is in events staffing and I work for two of the three major sports venues in Pittsburgh. At a lot of these events I see people struggling with language barriers. I realize the obstacles they face with even simple communication tasks such as asking directions. I signed up to volunteer to teach ESL through the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. I saw the great need there was to help people with basic communication such as making a doctor’s appointment, signing up for a library card or filling out a job application. I soon realized that through helping people, I was getting as much or more back as I was giving. Together we learned and shared so much with and about each other and it was so fulfilling.

I also happen to have the greatest-yet-humble boss in the world who I have learned so much from. His philosophy is to take people who have never been given responsibility, give them a job they can be proud of and they will become responsible. I see first-hand the results of being appreciated and considered a valuable member of a team. I noticed that Team Tassy seemed to have this same philosophy. Treat all people with dignity and respect and they will become productive members of society.