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              is required for the value of each item.
         (v) Amount claimed after deduction of salvage

              value.
         (vi) Situation and occupancy of the premises in which

              the loss occurred.
         (vii) Capacity in which the insured claims ,whether as

              owner, or as mortgagee.
         (viii)If any other person is interested in the property

              damaged.
         (ix) If any other insurance is in force upon the property.

(d) In this step, if the amount of loss is small or the
     claim is a simple one, it is investigated by an official
     of the Company, processed and settled. If the loss
     is large, or complicated, loss surveyors and
     assessors are assigned the job of investigation and
     report on the cause and extent of loss.

The surveyor is furnished with a copy of the claim
form, policy and other relevant information. He

then proceeds to work. His duty is to investigate

and report on the cause of loss, extent of loss,

compliance with the terms and conditions of the

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