Requirements of an insurance contract

07:27 / Posted by - Dwix - /

  • Insurable interest
    • The insured must derive a real financial gain from that which he is insuring, or stand to lose if it is destroyed or lost.
    • The item must belong to the insured.
    • One person may take out insurance on the life of another if the second party owes the first money.
    • Must be some person or item which can, legally, be insured.
    • The insured must have a legal claim to that which he is insuring.
  • Good faith
    • Uberrimae fidei refers to absolute honesty and must characterise the dealings of both the insurer and the insured.

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