Legal Definitions - arson with intent to defraud an insurer

Arson with intent to defraud an insurer is when someone intentionally sets fire to their property to collect insurance money. This is against the law and can result in criminal charges.

For example, if someone sets fire to their house and then files an insurance claim for the damages, knowing that they started the fire, they could be charged with arson with intent to defraud an insurer.

Insurance companies and local governments often have investigators who look into fires to determine if they were intentionally set. If someone is found guilty of arson with intent to defraud an insurer, they will not receive any insurance money for the damages caused by the fire.