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#79240 12/11/01 05:54 PM
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pauluk Wrote:
"Tom,

I hadn't thought about the insurance angle, but I certainly see your point. Was the fire in the case you mentioned directly attributed to the owner's unauthorize wiring?

Knowing the way insurance companies operate, I wouldn't be at all surprised if they tried to use a non-permit light fixture as a excuse not to pay, even if the fire were found to have started at the other end of the house by a faulty gas appliance."

Pauluk
The utmost good faith thing is two way. There are severe penalties for insurance companies that refuse lawful claims. The cause of the loss must be the electrical work in order for that to be the basis of the refusal of a claim. That having been said insurance companies are in business to serve their members if they are mutual insurers or to make a profit if they are stock companies. So if you spoon feed them a reason to refuse your claim do not be surprised if they take it.
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#79241 12/13/01 04:59 PM
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I agree that the "utmost good faith" angle has to extend both ways, it's just that in my experience (and that of many others, at least here Britain) the insurance companies have little to no idea of the concept of good faith.

Sorry if I seem a little harsh, but having had a recent dispute which was never properly resolved (aided by lawyers who gave misinformation and a so-called "justice" system that's only interested in extracting money), I'm not feeling especially charitable toward them!

[This message has been edited by pauluk (edited 12-13-2001).]

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