JAMB Commerce 2010 Question 22

Question 22

Insurance

A businessman who undertakes the hull insurance policy is aiming at

  1. A.covering losses on damages to the cargo
  2. B.protecting injured crew in the ship
  3. C.averting payment of the freight
  4. D.covering damages to the body of the ship.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (covering damages to the body of the ship.)

Explanation

The hull is the body of the ship, so hull insurance covers damage to the ship.