What must an insurance company provide to the investigating authority in case of a fire, if requested?

In the context of fire investigations, it is crucial for an insurance company to provide records related to neighboring properties when requested. This information can be vital in understanding the circumstances surrounding the fire incident, as neighboring properties might have been affected by the same fire or may provide insights into the cause. Additionally, the condition and circumstances of these nearby properties can help investigators determine if there were any contributing factors to the fire that involved the insured party.

Providing details about previous claims, current insurance premiums, or current insurance policies of the insured may not directly assist in the investigation of the fire itself. While those records can be relevant for assessing coverage or past behavior, they do not give the immediate context needed to assess fire-related risk in the surrounding area. Therefore, the emphasis on records pertaining to neighboring properties aligns with the fundamental needs of a fire investigation.