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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.

 

 

 

Arson Prevention Bureau (APB)

Funded by the ABI, APB coordinates a national campaign to reduce arson, raise awareness of the problem and bring together private and public sector organisations sharing these objectives. APB is an active member of the government’s Arson Control Forum. The Bureau also, inter alia, gives guidance on best practice arson investigation and prevention. www.arsonpreventionbureau.org.uk.