Arson

Willful, deliberate, and malicious act of setting fire to property.

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The intentional setting a fire of property. The illegal burning of a building or other property, the crime of setting fire to something.

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UK: The criminal act of setting fire to property deliberately. The resultant damage is covered by a fire policy unless the insured is the arsonist.

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The burning of a structure with intent to commit a felony. There are many types of arson but the only type the adjuster must be concerned with as a fraud is arson for profit. Most arson fires are not profit but are rather spite, revenge – or jealousy – inspired fires.

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US: The willful and malicious burning of, or attempt to burn, any structure or other property, often with criminal or fraudulent intent.

 

 

 

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