The Investigation of Fire Claims for Arson - FL

Arson is both a crime and an absolute defense to an insurance claim when the insured causes the fire. However, investigating fire claims for potential arson involves sensitive issues that, if mishandled, could forfeit a valid defense and expose the investigating parties to civil and criminal sanctions. This course explores the process of conducting a thorough fire claim investigation, from the initial application through the potential civil and criminal remedies available to both the insured and insurer. It highlights the differences between criminal and civil arson investigations, which, while parallel, have distinct objectives and rules.