Under a named-perils property policy, the burden of proving that a loss was caused by a covered peril rests with:

解析

Under a named-perils (specified perils) form, only perils listed in the policy are covered, so the insured must prove the loss was caused by one of those named perils. Under an open-perils (all-risk) form, coverage applies to any cause of loss not excluded, so the burden shifts to the insurer to prove an exclusion applies. This distinction is a core property concept and does not vary by state.