Opinion ID: 617942
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Heading: The Claims Submission and Payment Process

Text: The provisions in the policy regarding partial payment for loss read as follows: PARTIAL PAYMENT OF LOSS SETTLEMENT In the event of a loss occurring which has been ascertained to be insured loss or damage under this policy and determined by the company's representatives to be in excess of the applicable policy deductible, the company will advance mutually agreed upon partial payment(s) on the insured loss or damage, subject to provisions of the policy. To obtain said partial payments, the insured will submit a signed and sworn Proof of Loss as described in this policy, with adequate supporting documentation. J.A. 954. In that same section, the policy provided the following procedure for issuance of partial payments: SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS The amount of loss . . . for which the company may be liable will be paid within 30 days after: