JAMB Commerce 1999 Question 24

Question 24

Insurance

The principle of subrogation states that

  1. A.an insured person should be indemnified to the tune of the amount insured
  2. B.an insurance company can stand in place of the insured in dealing with third party
  3. C.only a person who is likely to suffer loss should take out an insurance cover
  4. D.there must be a close connection between the actual loss suffered and risk insured.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (an insurance company can stand in place of the insured in dealing with third party)

Explanation

After paying a claim, the insurer takes over (is subrogated to) the insured's rights against third parties.