§431:10-236  Claim administration not
waiver.  None of the following acts by or on behalf of an insurer shall be
deemed to constitute a waiver of any provision of a policy or of any defense of
the insurer under the policy:



(1)  Acknowledgment of the receipt of notice of loss
or claim under the policy.



(2)  Furnishing forms for reporting a loss or claim,
for giving information relative thereto, for making proof of loss, or receiving
or acknowledging receipt of such forms or proof completed or uncompleted.



(3)  Investigating any loss or claim under any policy
or engaging in negotiations looking toward a possible settlement of any such
loss or claim. [L 1987, c 347, pt of §2]