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Old 11-04-2009, 01:16 PM
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someone obtained our homeowners insurance info with out our knowledge.


What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Minnesota
Someone obtained our homeowners insurance information without our knowledge and used it to file a claim against us. He refuses to tell us or the insurance co how he got our info. We think that he must have gotten it illegally. What can we do to find out how he got it? Is it legal to file a claim against someone else's insurance company, I thought we had to initiate a claim? How would he get our insurance information without us giving it to him?
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Old 11-04-2009, 01:58 PM
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Location: I don't know. The guys with the keys won't say. I think it's top secret info.
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it is not privileged info that you have a right to secrecy concerning. There are many ways he could have gotten the info so it really does not matter.
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Old 11-04-2009, 03:50 PM
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What are the "many" ways you can get someone else's insurance info??
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What are the "many" ways you can get someone else's insurance info??
I'm sure you will get an answer. However, it doesn't matter. There is nothing illegal about what has occurred...
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Old 11-04-2009, 04:22 PM
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OK, thanks for nothing, this forum is worthless...
Tell me how YOU would feel if someone got YOUR insurance info and filed a claim against YOU...
I am so happy to know this world is full of know it all insensitive people...

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Old 11-04-2009, 04:28 PM
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OK, thanks for nothing, this forum is worthless...
Tell me how YOU would feel if someone got YOUR insurance info and filed a claim against YOU...
I am so happy to know this world is full of know it all insensitive people...

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I'd be giving thanks that I have insurance to defend me when claims are made against me.
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Old 11-04-2009, 07:51 PM
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That is what insurance is FOR, after all, to protect you from claims. A better question is why did this person have to go behind your back to get the info instead of you providing it?
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Old 11-04-2009, 07:59 PM
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OK, thanks for nothing, this forum is worthless...
Tell me how YOU would feel if someone got YOUR insurance info and filed a claim against YOU...
I am so happy to know this world is full of know it all insensitive people...

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Well, I guess you can ask for a refund if you're not happy with the correct answers you received here.

You came to a legal website, you didn't come here for sensitivity. for that you need to visit drphil.com
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Old 11-04-2009, 10:49 PM
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What was the nature of the claim?
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Old 11-05-2009, 05:27 AM
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Another satisfied customer.

OP, you've been responded to by an informed consumer, an insurance adjuster, an insurance agent, and an underwriter/manager.

Now what part of our answers didn't you like?

Hint: If the claim is meritless, you have nothing to worry about. If the claim is valid, your insurance company should kiss his feet for timely filing of the claim. At least they won't have to defend you for your stall tactics. They wouldn't be happy about that. And neither would the department of insurance when they received the complaint.
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Old 11-10-2009, 03:39 PM
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when you say someone filed a claim "against" you, I assume you are referring to a liability claim. For this to be even considered by your insurance company for payment to a third party, they must get your approval, so someone else having your insurance information is irrelevant.

Your Insurance company will defend you and make a payment if you wish for them to. If not, tell them you don't want the claim filed, and deal with whatever the liability issue is on your own.
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Old 11-10-2009, 10:43 PM
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That is not remotely true.
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