Exploding Whale Insurance Claim

by Heather Murphy
(Pinal County, Arizona)

I work in government and one of the more outrageous government blunders from past decades is the case of the exploding whale. It was ages ago but every time I think of it, I giggle. The risk manager and claims adjusters had to process claims that go like this:

"I'm calling to report a claim."
"For auto, home or personal articles?"
"Auto."
"One moment please."
"Auto claims. How may I help you?"
"My car was hit by a flying hunk of whale blubber."

"Uhhh. Excuse me. What did you say?"

You can't make this stuff up. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone involved. Here's a You Tube video to prove it: