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Difficulty: EasyInsurance: Principles and Types

Mrs. Bello attempts to take out a fire insurance policy on a commercial building owned entirely by her neighbor. The insurance company refuses her application on the grounds that she suffers no direct financial loss if the building is damaged. Which principle of insurance is the basis for this refusal?

  1. Insurable InterestAnswer
  2. B
    Indemnity
  3. C
    Subrogation
  4. D
    Utmost Good Faith

Answer

The correct principle is Insurable Interest.
The principle of Insurable Interest requires that the person taking out an insurance policy must have a recognized legal or financial relationship with the insured item, such that they benefit from its safety and suffer financial harm from its damage or destruction.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the situation presented in the scenario.
Mrs. Bello wants to insure property belonging to another individual (her neighbor) where she has no legal title or financial stake.
Insurance law requires that a person insuring an asset must face financial loss if the asset is damaged or destroyed.
2
Identify the corresponding insurance principle.
The requirement of having a legal financial interest in the subject matter defines the principle of Insurable Interest.
Without insurable interest, an insurance policy would be considered a gambling contract, which is legally void.

Key Concept

Insurable Interest
Estimated Time:45s
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