Kevin lives with his parents in Emo, Co. Laois. He recently passed his driving test and bought a car. He is now considering his motor insurance options. (i) Read the following definitions of some of the principles of insurance.
Explanation A A profit cannot be made from insurance
B When the same risk is insured with more than one insurer, they will divide the cost of any claim between them
C When applying for insurance, all material facts relating to the policy must be disclosed
Match the definitions above with the correct principle of insurance by placing A, B and C in the correct box below.
Utmost Good Faith C
Indemnity A
Contribution B
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Key Skill: Identify the principles of insurance Read each example below and identify which principle of insurance it relates to. 1.
2. 3. 4. 5.
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