Question 4
InsuranceThe 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
- A.I, II and III only
- B.I and III only
- C.II and IV only
- 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.