What should the intermediary do if the person reporting the claim is not named on...

If a claim is reported by someone who is not named on the policy, the intermediary should attempt to discuss the matter with the client. The broker must protect confidentiality, verify authority, and avoid disclosing policy information to an unauthorized person. At the same time, the report may still involve a valid loss, so the broker should not ignore it. Speaking with the named insured allows the intermediary to confirm whether the claim is legitimate, whether the reporting person has authority to act, and whether notice should be forwarded to the insurer. Contacting the police is not automatically required unless the facts suggest crime, injury, fraud, or legal reporting obligations. Sending a statement of claim is incorrect; that is a legal pleading, not a broker response. Adding the reporting party as an additional insured would be inappropriate without underwriting approval, insurable interest, and the insured’s instruction. The correct claims-service approach is controlled communication, verification, documentation, and prompt reporting once authority and facts are confirmed. References/topics: Claims; claim reporting, confidentiality, named insured authority, broker communication, claims intake procedure.