An insured has been charged with arson, insurance fraud, making false reports and risking a catastrophe for burning his vehicle and then reporting it as stolen. The vehicle was recovered five days after the reported theft three miles from the insured's home, burned to the point that the vehicle identification number had to be used to identify the vehicle. During the investigation, the insured's cell phone was confiscated. Police noted that his search history included a search for "how to set your car on fire and make it look like an accident". Apparently, he missed a key detail.

Christine G. Barlow, CPCU

Christine G. Barlow, CPCU

Christine G. Barlow, CPCU, is Executive Editor of FC&S Expert Coverage Interpretation, a division of National Underwriter Company and Arc Network. Christine has over thirty years’ experience in the insurance industry, beginning as a claims adjuster then working as an underwriter and underwriting supervisor handling personal lines. Christine regularly presents and moderates webinars on a variety of topics and is an experienced presenter.

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