Claims & Disputes
Examination Under Oath (EUO)
An Examination Under Oath is a powerful insurer investigative tool—analogous to a deposition—that the insured is contractually required to submit to as a condition of policy coverage.
Last reviewed: May 2026 · Editorial methodology
Definition
An Examination Under Oath (EUO) is a formal proceeding, required under virtually all standard insurance policy conditions, in which the insurer's attorney questions the policyholder—under oath and with a court reporter transcribing the testimony—about a claim under investigation. Unlike a recorded statement (which is less formal and not under oath), an EUO carries the legal weight of sworn testimony; false statements made during an EUO can result in claim denial, policy rescission, and criminal prosecution for perjury or insurance fraud. Insurers typically request EUOs when they suspect fraud, have significant coverage questions, or are investigating a large or complex claim. The EUO can cover a wide range of topics: the cause and circumstances of the loss, the insured's financial situation, the ownership and value of claimed property, prior claim history, and the insured's relationship with contractors or other parties. Policyholders have the right to be represented by an attorney during an EUO, and courts have held that refusing to attend a properly noticed EUO—absent legitimate grounds—can void coverage as a material breach of policy conditions. The EUO process became highly scrutinized after the Florida AOB (Assignment of Benefits) reform of 2019, which aimed to curtail contractor-driven fraud schemes that abused the EUO process.
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Reviewed 2026-06-14
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