Tag: Fire

Contents Loss – No Proof

The Challenge: Client insured HO Rental policy pertained to her renting an apartment in son’s home. A fire ensued which unfortunately was caused by the son improperly discarding incense. The apartment was a total loss and client paid out the maximum contents’ limits of policy (Renters) of $15,000 and Loss of Use ($3,000), $18,000 to […]

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Property Client – Fire Loss

The Challenge: Spartan was assigned to recover $34,517.23 due to smoke damage resulting from a fire that started in a restaurant below the insured residence. Our investigation concluded that the restaurant owner was responsible for the fire, and Spartan pursued them for recovery. The carrier for the building owner confirmed that the fire initiated in […]

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Commercial Property Client – Large Dollar, Complex Case Referral

The Facts: This case involved a $1,077,562 property damage loss for a commercial insurance client. The risk was a grocery store that suffered a large fire loss in June 2009 when it was alleged the adverse party technician left combustible material near the burner assembly of the hot water heater causing a subsequent fire.   […]

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Incorrect Light Fixture Installation by Contractor Causes House Fire

The Challenge: This Property Claim was identified during our FNOL review and involved an electrical fire loss where payment was made to the policyholder in the amount of $153,569. The fire allegedly started due to a light fixture being installed improperly by the electrical contractor. Unfortunately, the light fixture was not preserved after the fire […]

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Neighbor’s Illegally Installed Generator Causes House Fire – FNOL

The Challenge: Claim identified via our First Notice of Loss Program and involved a large fire loss to the insured’s home caused by a fire originating from a neighbor’s home during Hurricane Sandy. The Total Loss of insured’s home brought the paid claim value to $627,629. The property where the fire originated was completely destroyed […]

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