UI Post-UTME Commerce 2025 (Model questions) Question 4

Question 4

Insurance

The principle of indemnity in insurance means that:
I. The insured is restored to the same financial position as before the loss
II. The insurer can recover part of the loss from other insurers
III. The insured cannot make a profit from an insurance claim
IV. All material facts must be disclosed to the insurer

  1. A.I, II and III only
  2. B.I and III only
  3. C.II and IV only
  4. D.All of the above
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (I and III only)

Explanation

Indemnity puts the insured back where he was before the loss, with no profit; sharing with other insurers is contribution and disclosure is utmost good faith.