For the folks (like me) who are a bit overly paranoid....

When you do call the company/CP, start the conversation with, "This is CA Schmuckatelly speaking with CA Jefe Piloto at [time and date]. CA Piloto, I am informing you that I am recording this call, do you understand and consent to this recording?"

(It works great with insurance companies that are reluctant to pay legitimate expenses too. Be advised, most responses you get will take several seconds as the representative tries to formulate a response the lawyers will be happy with.)


((Side note for those who are not Navy: Schmuckatelly is the "quintessential" seaman))