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JAMB UTME - Commerce - 2021

Question 1 Report

NAME INSURED
AMOUNT(₦)
ACTUAL
VALUE(₦)
ACTUAL
LOSS(₦)
Mr. P
Mr. K
Mr. R
25,000
30,000
40,000
100,000
120,000
150,000
30,000
40,000
50,000

What insurance principle has Mr. R violated if he decides to overstate the actual value of his property?

Answer Details
The insurance principle that Mr. R violated if he decides to overstate the actual value of his property is the principle of "Uberrimae fidei" which means "Utmost Good Faith". This principle requires the insured to provide all material information regarding the insurance contract, including the true value of the property, to the insurer. By overestimating the actual value of his property, Mr. R is not providing accurate information to the insurer, which is a violation of the principle of utmost good faith.