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Insurance Coverage During Rescue
Summary
Section 87 ensures coverage for losses during rescue efforts, even if caused by an uncovered peril. Section 88 excludes coverage if an excluded peril initiates the loss, regardless of the final cause. Section 89 denies coverage for intentional acts by the insured but covers losses due to negligence. Preliminary proof of loss doesnt need to be as detailed as court evidence, and insurers must inform insureds of fixable claim errors promptly.Full Conversation
ILLUSTRATE
Imagine your house catches fire (a peril covered by your insurance). You bravely rush in to save your valuable painting. While you manage to save the painting from the fire, you accidentally drop it in a pool, causing it to be ruined (a peril not covered by your insurance).
Section * ensures that your insurer will still compensate you for the painting, even though the final damage was due to the pool water, as the damage occurred during a rescue from the covered peril (fire). This encourages you to take reasonable rescue actions without fearing a loss of coverage.
Section * ensures that your insurer will still compensate you for the painting, even though the final damage was due to the pool water, as the damage occurred during a rescue from the covered peril (fire). This encourages you to take reasonable rescue actions without fearing a loss of coverage.
magine your house catches fire (a peril covered by your insurance). You bravely rush in to save your valuable painting. While you manage to save the painting from the fire, you accidentally drop it in a pool, causing it to be ruined (a peril not covered by your insurance).
Section * ensures that your insurer will still compensate you for the painting, even though the final damage was due to the pool water, as the damage occurred during a rescue from the covered peril (fire). This encourages you to take reasonable rescue actions without fearing a loss of coverage.
USE THIRD PERSON SENTENCE
If a house catches fire, a peril covered by insurance, and the homeowner rushes in to save a valuable painting, but accidentally drops it in a pool, causing it to be ruined (a peril not covered by insurance), Section * ensures that the insurer will still compensate for the painting. This is because the damage occurred during a rescue from the covered peril (fire), encouraging reasonable rescue actions without fearing a loss of coverage.
Section * deals with the impact of specifically excepted perils. It states that if a particular peril is explicitly excluded in the insurance contract, any loss that would not have occurred "but for" that excepted peril is also excluded from coverage, even if the immediate cause of the loss was a peril that was not itself excepted. This is often referred to as the "but for" rule in the context of excepted perils. It means that if the chain of events leading to the loss began with an excepted peril, the entire loss is excluded, regardless of the final trigger. This section underscores the importance of clearly understanding the exclusions in an insurance policy, as they can significantly limit the insurer's liability. EXPLAIN, ILLUSTRATE AND SIMPLIFY
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Let's simplify Section * for you:
Let's simplify Section * for you:
Explanation:
- Section *: If a peril (danger) is specifically excluded in an insurance policy, any loss resulting from that peril is not covered. This applies even if the immediate cause of the loss was a covered peril.
- Section *: If a peril (danger) is specifically excluded in an insurance policy, any loss resulting from that peril is not covered. This applies even if the immediate cause of the loss was a covered peril.
Illustration:
- Example: If an earthquake (an excluded peril) damages a house and then a fire (a covered peril) starts because of the damage, the insurance won't cover the fire damage because the initial cause was the excluded earthquake.
- Example: If an earthquake (an excluded peril) damages a house and then a fire (a covered peril) starts because of the damage, the insurance won't cover the fire damage because the initial cause was the excluded earthquake.
Simplified:
- If an excluded event starts a chain of events that causes loss, the loss is not covered, even if the last event was covered.
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- If an excluded event starts a chain of events that causes loss, the loss is not covered, even if the last event was covered.
Do you have any specific questions about how this might apply to your situation?
how do you reconcile the principle of remote cause and proximate cause with Sec *?
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To reconcile the principle of remote cause and proximate cause with Section *:
- Proximate Cause: The primary cause that directly leads to the loss.
- Remote Cause: An initial event in the chain of events leading to the loss.
Section * uses the "but for" rule, meaning if an excluded peril (remote cause) initiates the chain of events, the resulting loss is not covered, even if the proximate cause is a covered peril.
Would you need more examples or have further questions about how this might apply to a specific situation?
To reconcile the principle of remote cause and proximate cause with Section *:
- Proximate Cause: The primary cause that directly leads to the loss.
- Remote Cause: An initial event in the chain of events leading to the loss.
Section * uses the "but for" rule, meaning if an excluded peril (remote cause) initiates the chain of events, the resulting loss is not covered, even if the proximate cause is a covered peril.
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i cannot undestander well, please help me. because i am thinking that sec * and the proximate and remote causes principle are the same
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It sounds like you're trying to understand how proximate and remote causes relate to Section * of your insurance policy. Here’s a simple breakdown:
- Proximate Cause: The direct cause of the loss.
- Remote Cause: The initial event leading to the loss.
- Section *: If an excluded peril starts the chain of events, the resulting loss is not covered, even if the final cause is covered.
Do you have a specific scenario involving these principles?
It sounds like you're trying to understand how proximate and remote causes relate to Section * of your insurance policy. Here’s a simple breakdown:
- Proximate Cause: The direct cause of the loss.
- Remote Cause: The initial event leading to the loss.
- Section *: If an excluded peril starts the chain of events, the resulting loss is not covered, even if the final cause is covered.
Do you have a specific scenario involving these principles?
so in remote cause, does it mandatory that the initial event leading to the loss is a covered peril?
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It seems like you're trying to understand the requirements for a remote cause in insurance terms.
In general:
- For Section *, the initial event leading to the loss must be a covered peril.
- For Section *, if the initial event is an excluded peril, the resulting loss is not covered, regardless of the proximate cause.
Do you have a specific scenario or example in mind?
It seems like you're trying to understand the requirements for a remote cause in insurance terms.
In general:
- For Section *, the initial event leading to the loss must be a covered peril.
- For Section *, if the initial event is an excluded peril, the resulting loss is not covered, regardless of the proximate cause.
Do you have a specific scenario or example in mind?
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It looks like you are trying to understand principles of insurance law, particularly Section * and Section * regarding proximate and remote causes. Do you have a specific issue or scenario related to an insurance claim that you need help with?
It looks like you are trying to understand principles of insurance law, particularly Section * and Section * regarding proximate and remote causes. Do you have a specific issue or scenario related to an insurance claim that you need help with?
Insurance aims to put you back in the same financial position you were in before a loss occurred. It's not meant to make you profit. LEGAL ENGLISH
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It appears you are trying to understand the legal principles of insurance, particularly around Sections * and *. Do you have a specific scenario or insurance claim issue you are dealing with? This will help me provide more relevant information.
It appears you are trying to understand the legal principles of insurance, particularly around Sections * and *. Do you have a specific scenario or insurance claim issue you are dealing with? This will help me provide more relevant information.
Insurance aims to put you back in the same financial position you were in before a loss occurred. It's not meant to make you profit. translate this sentence into a legal english
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Insurance is designed to restore your financial position to what it was prior to the occurrence of a loss, without resulting in any financial gain.
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Insurance is designed to restore your financial position to what it was prior to the occurrence of a loss, without resulting in any financial gain.
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legal definition of principle of indemnity
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The principle of indemnity in insurance law ensures that an insured party is compensated for a loss, restoring them to their financial position before the loss occurred, without profiting from the insurance claim.
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The principle of indemnity in insurance law ensures that an insured party is compensated for a loss, restoring them to their financial position before the loss occurred, without profiting from the insurance claim.
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Sec * applies the "but for" rule, also known as the "but for" test, is a legal principle used to determine if a specific event or action caused a particular outcome, including in insurance law. Essentially, it asks: "But for the occurrence of this event or action, would the loss or damage have still occurred?". If the answer is no, then the event or action is considered a cause of the loss. SIMPLIFY
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The "but for" rule tests if a specific event caused a loss. It asks: "If this event didn't happen, would the loss still occur?" If the answer is no, the event caused the loss.
The "but for" rule tests if a specific event caused a loss. It asks: "If this event didn't happen, would the loss still occur?" If the answer is no, the event caused the loss.
Finally, Section * addresses losses caused by the insured's own actions. It specifies that an insurer is not liable for any loss that is caused by the willful act or through the connivance (secret cooperation in wrongdoing) of the insured. This principle is rooted in the idea that an insured should not benefit from intentionally causing a loss. However, this section also clarifies that the insurer is not exonerated (relieved of liability) by the mere negligence of the insured, or of the insurance agents, or other parties. This distinction between willful acts and negligence is crucial. While intentional wrongdoing by the insured can void coverage, ordinary carelessness or negligence generally does not relieve the insurer of its obligation to indemnify for a covered loss. SIMPLIFY
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Section * means that an insurer won't cover losses caused intentionally by the insured, but they will cover losses caused by negligence. Intentional actions can void coverage, while negligence does not.
Section * means that an insurer won't cover losses caused intentionally by the insured, but they will cover losses caused by negligence. Intentional actions can void coverage, while negligence does not.
This section deals with the "preliminary proof of loss," which is the initial documentation and information the insured provides to the insurer to support their claim. It clarifies that this preliminary proof doesn't need to be as rigorous or legally sound as the evidence required in a court of law. Instead, the insured only needs to provide the "best evidence which he has in his power at the time." This acknowledges that immediately after a loss, the insured might be under stress and may not have all the formal documentation readily available. The focus is on providing enough initial information for the insurer to start investigating the claim. SIMPLIFY
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The "preliminary proof of loss" is the initial information the insured gives to the insurer after a loss. It doesn't need to be as detailed as court evidence. The insured should provide the best evidence they have at the time, even if it's not complete, to help the insurer start investigating.
The "preliminary proof of loss" is the initial information the insured gives to the insurer after a loss. It doesn't need to be as detailed as court evidence. The insured should provide the best evidence they have at the time, even if it's not complete, to help the insurer start investigating.
Discussion and Interpretation: This section protects the insured from having their claim denied due to minor errors or omissions in their notice of loss or preliminary proof. If there are defects that the insured could fix, the insurer has a responsibility to point them out to the insured "without unnecessary delay," specifying the grounds of their objection. If the insurer fails to do this promptly, they are considered to have waived their right to object to those specific defects. This encourages insurers to communicate clearly with the insured and allows the insured an opportunity to rectify any shortcomings in their initial claim submission. SIMPLIFY
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This section ensures that minor mistakes in your claim or initial proof won't result in denial. The insurer must inform you of any fixable issues promptly. If they don't, they lose the right to object to those specific mistakes. This promotes clear communication and gives you a chance to correct errors.
Is there a specific situation or claim you're dealing with that you need help with?
This section ensures that minor mistakes in your claim or initial proof won't result in denial. The insurer must inform you of any fixable issues promptly. If they don't, they lose the right to object to those specific mistakes. This promotes clear communication and gives you a chance to correct errors.
Is there a specific situation or claim you're dealing with that you need help with?
Section *. All defects in a notice of loss, or in preliminary proof thereof, which the insured might remedy, and which the insurer omits to specify to him, without unnecessary delay, as grounds of objection, are waived. SIMPLIFY AND ILLUSTRATE
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Sure! Here's a simplified explanation and an illustration for Section *:
Sure! Here's a simplified explanation and an illustration for Section *:
Simplified:
If you make a mistake in your claim or initial proof, the insurer must tell you about it promptly. If they don't, they can't later reject your claim because of those mistakes.
If you make a mistake in your claim or initial proof, the insurer must tell you about it promptly. If they don't, they can't later reject your claim because of those mistakes.
Illustration:
Imagine you file a claim for a stolen car, but you forget to include a specific document. If the insurance company doesn't quickly tell you about this missing document, they can't later deny your claim because you didn't provide it.
Is there a specific situation regarding your insurance claim that you need help with?
Imagine you file a claim for a stolen car, but you forget to include a specific document. If the insurance company doesn't quickly tell you about this missing document, they can't later deny your claim because you didn't provide it.
Is there a specific situation regarding your insurance claim that you need help with?
USE THIRD PERSON SENTENCE
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Sure! Here's a simplified explanation and an illustration for Section * in third person:
Sure! Here's a simplified explanation and an illustration for Section * in third person:
Simplified:
If someone makes a mistake in their claim or initial proof, the insurer must inform them promptly. If the insurer fails to do so, they cannot later reject the claim because of those mistakes.
If someone makes a mistake in their claim or initial proof, the insurer must inform them promptly. If the insurer fails to do so, they cannot later reject the claim because of those mistakes.
Illustration:
Imagine a person files a claim for a stolen car but forgets to include a specific document. If the insurance company doesn't quickly inform them about this missing document, they cannot later deny the claim because the document was not provided.
Is there a specific situation regarding an insurance claim that needs assistance?
Imagine a person files a claim for a stolen car but forgets to include a specific document. If the insurance company doesn't quickly inform them about this missing document, they cannot later deny the claim because the document was not provided.
Is there a specific situation regarding an insurance claim that needs assistance?
WHO IS THIS SOMEONE?
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It appears that "this someone" is an individual seeking detailed explanations and clarifications of specific sections within an insurance policy, particularly Sections *, *, *, and *. They are asking for interpretations, simplifications, and illustrations of these legal texts to better understand the principles of insurance law and its application to real-life scenarios.
Do you have a specific legal issue or insurance claim that you need help with?
It appears that "this someone" is an individual seeking detailed explanations and clarifications of specific sections within an insurance policy, particularly Sections *, *, *, and *. They are asking for interpretations, simplifications, and illustrations of these legal texts to better understand the principles of insurance law and its application to real-life scenarios.
Do you have a specific legal issue or insurance claim that you need help with?
WHO IS THIS SOMEONE? IS THIS THE INSURER?
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It seems like you're trying to understand the context of a conversation where detailed explanations and clarifications of insurance policy sections are being discussed. The "someone" appears to be a person (likely the insured or policyholder) seeking to understand their insurance coverage better and asking for simplifications of legal terms.
Would you like more information on a specific legal issue or insurance claim?
It seems like you're trying to understand the context of a conversation where detailed explanations and clarifications of insurance policy sections are being discussed. The "someone" appears to be a person (likely the insured or policyholder) seeking to understand their insurance coverage better and asking for simplifications of legal terms.
Would you like more information on a specific legal issue or insurance claim?
Kung may pagkakamali sa notice of loss o sa preliminary proof of loss, at itong mga pagkakamali ay madaling maitama, ang kompanya ng seguro ay may responsibilidad. TRANSLATE TO LEGAL ENGLISH
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Translation:
If there are errors in the notice of loss or preliminary proof of loss, and these errors can be easily corrected, the insurance company has a responsibility.
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Translation:
If there are errors in the notice of loss or preliminary proof of loss, and these errors can be easily corrected, the insurance company has a responsibility.
Do you have a specific situation regarding an insurance claim that you need assistance with?
“Delay in the presentation to an insurer of notice or proof of loss is waived” meaning of this phrase? This means that if the insured takes longer than the policy's specified timeframe to submit the initial notification of the loss ("notice of loss") or the supporting documentation ("proof of loss"), the insurer will not be able to use this delay as a valid reason to deny the claim. The insurer essentially gives up ("waives") their right to object to the claim based solely on the fact that the submission was late.
SIMPLIFY
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If the insured submits the notice or proof of loss late, the insurer cannot deny the claim just because it was delayed. The insurer waives their right to object based on lateness.
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If the insured submits the notice or proof of loss late, the insurer cannot deny the claim just because it was delayed. The insurer waives their right to object based on lateness.
Do you have a specific situation related to your insurance claim that you need help with?
If the policy requires the certificate or testimony of a person other than the insured" - This phrase establishes a condition precedent based on the terms of the insurance policy. It signifies that the insurance contract explicitly states that the insured must provide a formal statement (certificate) or a sworn account (testimony) from a third party (someone who is not the policyholder) as part of the initial documentation required to support their claim. This requirement is a provision of the agreement between the insurer and the insured. The insurer has the right to include such requirements to help verify the loss and its circumstances through an independent source.
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The insurance policy requires the insured to provide a certificate or testimony from a third party to support their claim. This ensures the insurer can verify the loss independently.
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The insurance policy requires the insured to provide a certificate or testimony from a third party to support their claim. This ensures the insurer can verify the loss independently.
Is there a specific insurance claim issue you need help with?
"Reasonable evidence" in this context would be information that suggests the third party's refusal was due to other reasons (e.g., personal inconvenience, bias, lack of cooperation) and not because they believed the insured's account of the facts was untrue.
"Just grounds of disbelief in the facts necessary to be certified or testified" refers to legitimate reasons why the third party might doubt the accuracy or truthfulness of the information they are being asked to confirm. If the refusal is based on such genuine doubts, the insured has not met the policy requirement.
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Sure, I can simplify that for you:
- "Reasonable evidence" means proof that a third party refused to help for reasons like personal inconvenience or bias, not because they thought the insured was lying.
- "Just grounds of disbelief" means valid reasons for doubting the accuracy of the information to be certified or testified.
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Sure, I can simplify that for you:
- "Reasonable evidence" means proof that a third party refused to help for reasons like personal inconvenience or bias, not because they thought the insured was lying.
- "Just grounds of disbelief" means valid reasons for doubting the accuracy of the information to be certified or testified.
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"It is sufficient for the insured to use reasonable diligence to procure it." - This sets the standard of effort required of the insured in obtaining the formal statement or testimony. "Reasonable diligence" implies that the insured must act with ordinary care, prudence, and good faith in trying to get the required document or statement. This means they should take active and sensible steps, such as contacting the person, explaining the need for the certificate/testimony, and following up appropriately. It does not require the insured to go to extraordinary lengths or engage in coercive tactics. The focus is on a good-faith effort under the circumstances. SIMPLIFY
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The insured must use reasonable effort to get a required document or testimony. This means they should act with care, prudence, and good faith, such as contacting the person and explaining the need for the document. Extraordinary measures or coercive tactics are not needed.
Is there a specific situation related to your insurance claim that you need help with?
The insured must use reasonable effort to get a required document or testimony. This means they should act with care, prudence, and good faith, such as contacting the person and explaining the need for the document. Extraordinary measures or coercive tactics are not needed.
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Where the same person is insured by several insurers separately? What is the effect if one or more of the insurers does not know that the property is subject of several policies in the context of successful claim of insurance proceeds? REPHRASE
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What happens if a single person has multiple insurance policies with different insurers and one or more of these insurers is unaware of the other policies? How does this affect the success of claiming insurance proceeds?
What happens if a single person has multiple insurance policies with different insurers and one or more of these insurers is unaware of the other policies? How does this affect the success of claiming insurance proceeds?
Breach of Duty to Disclose: Insurance contracts operate on the principle of utmost good faith ("uberrimae fidei"). The insured has a duty to disclose all material facts that could affect the insurer's decision to underwrite the risk or the premium charged. The existence of other insurance on the same subject matter is generally considered a material fact. SIMPLIFY
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Here's a simplified explanation:
Insurance contracts require the insured to disclose all important information that could affect the insurer's decision. Having other insurance on the same item is important and should be disclosed.
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Here's a simplified explanation:
Insurance contracts require the insured to disclose all important information that could affect the insurer's decision. Having other insurance on the same item is important and should be disclosed.
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Potential for Voidance: If the insured intentionally concealed the existence of other insurance policies, particularly if the policy contains a clause requiring disclosure or prohibiting other insurance without consent, the insurer who was not informed might have grounds to void their policy. This would depend on the specific terms of the policy and the circumstances of the non-disclosure. SIMPLIFY
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Sure, here's a simpler explanation:
If you don't tell your insurer about other insurance policies you have, and your policy requires this disclosure or doesn't allow other insurance without consent, your insurer may cancel your policy. This depends on the policy terms and the non-disclosure circumstances.
Is there a specific situation you're concerned about regarding your insurance policies?
Sure, here's a simpler explanation:
If you don't tell your insurer about other insurance policies you have, and your policy requires this disclosure or doesn't allow other insurance without consent, your insurer may cancel your policy. This depends on the policy terms and the non-disclosure circumstances.
Is there a specific situation you're concerned about regarding your insurance policies?
THIRD PERSON SENTENCE
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If the insured does not disclose other insurance policies and the policy requires such disclosure or prohibits other insurance without consent, the insurer may void the policy. This depends on the policy terms and circumstances of the non-disclosure.
Do you have a specific scenario regarding multiple insurance policies that you need help with?
If the insured does not disclose other insurance policies and the policy requires such disclosure or prohibits other insurance without consent, the insurer may void the policy. This depends on the policy terms and circumstances of the non-disclosure.
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With respect to the same subject and interest? How about a vehicle is insured for the risk of fire and another insurer for vehicle accidents, are this valid coverage? Does this constitute double insurance?
REPHRASE
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If a vehicle is insured for fire risk with one insurer and for vehicle accidents with another, the coverage is valid. This does not constitute double insurance as the policies cover different risks.
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If a vehicle is insured for fire risk with one insurer and for vehicle accidents with another, the coverage is valid. This does not constitute double insurance as the policies cover different risks.
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(a) The insured, unless the policy otherwise provides, may claim payment from the insurers in such order as he may select, up to the amount for which the insurers are severally liable under their respective contracts; simplify
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The insured can choose the order in which to claim payments from different insurers, as long as the total amount claimed does not exceed the insurers' respective liabilities under their contracts.
Do you have a specific scenario or issue related to multiple insurance claims that you need help with?
The insured can choose the order in which to claim payments from different insurers, as long as the total amount claimed does not exceed the insurers' respective liabilities under their contracts.
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