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Which ONE of the following is a fundamental principle of insurance law that requires a policyholder to have a financial interest in the insured item or life?

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  1. a) Insurable InterestCorrect
  2. b) Utmost Good Faith
  3. c) Indemnity
  4. d) Subrogation

Why this is the answer

The principle of 'Insurable Interest' states that the policyholder must stand to suffer a direct, measurable financial loss if the insured event occurs. Without this, the contract is a wager and is unenforceable.

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