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Insurance Policy Breach Explained
Summary
Breaching an insurance warranty without fraud releases the insurer from responsibility from the breach point. If broken from the start, the policy never activates. Section 77 emphasizes premium payment as a condition for policy validity. If a risk occurs during a grace period, coverage may still apply if premiums are paid. Over-insurance leads to premium refunds proportional to excess coverage. Additional payments can enhance benefits or cover future premiums. Multiple insurers share losses proportionally, preventing unjust enrichment.Full Conversation
WHO USUALLY BREAK IN SEC *?
Section * typically involves situations where policyholders (the people who have the insurance) break the terms of their insurance agreement without committing fraud. This can happen in various ways, such as not maintaining required safety measures or failing to disclose important information.
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Breach during policy: You warrant you won't use your insured van in Tacloban for commercial deliveries. If you start doing so, and it's not fraudulent, the insurer might not be liable for any accidents that happen after you started using it commercially. SIMPLIFY
Sure! Here's a simplified version:
If you promise not to use your insured van in Tacloban for commercial deliveries but start doing so without committing fraud, the insurer may not cover any accidents that happen after you begin using it commercially.
If you promise not to use your insured van in Tacloban for commercial deliveries but start doing so without committing fraud, the insurer may not cover any accidents that happen after you begin using it commercially.
You warrant your house in Tacloban has a concrete roof when it actually has a mixed material roof from the beginning. If this wasn't a deliberate lie, the insurer might argue the policy never properly covered the risk as described simplify
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If you claim your house in Tacloban has a concrete roof, but it actually has a mixed material roof from the start, the insurer might argue that the policy never covered the risk as described, even if it wasn't a deliberate lie.
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If you claim your house in Tacloban has a concrete roof, but it actually has a mixed material roof from the start, the insurer might argue that the policy never covered the risk as described, even if it wasn't a deliberate lie.
Do you need more information or have any specific questions about your situation?
The bedrock principle regarding premium payment is laid out in Section *. It establishes that an insurer becomes entitled to the premium the moment the insured risk commences. More crucially, this section dictates the prepayment rule: a policy is generally not valid and binding until the premium is paid. This underscores the fundamental nature of premium payment as a condition precedent to the enforceability of the insurance contract.
*. What is a premium?
*. What do you mean by “the insured risk commences”
*. What is a Prepayment rule?
*. What is the effect of non-payment of the premium?
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Sure, let's break it down:
*. Premium: The amount of money paid by the insured to the insurer for coverage under an insurance policy.
*. The insured risk commences: The moment when the event or risk that the insurance covers starts.
*. Prepayment rule: The insurance policy isn't valid until the premium is paid.
*. Effect of non-payment of the premium: The insurance policy is not enforceable and doesn't provide coverage.
Sure, let's break it down:
*. Premium: The amount of money paid by the insured to the insurer for coverage under an insurance policy.
*. The insured risk commences: The moment when the event or risk that the insurance covers starts.
*. Prepayment rule: The insurance policy isn't valid until the premium is paid.
*. Effect of non-payment of the premium: The insurance policy is not enforceable and doesn't provide coverage.
What do you mean by “the insured risk
commences”?
"The insured risk commences" refers to the moment the thing insured
is exposed to the peril insured against.* According to Section *, the insurer becomes
entitled to the payment of the premium as soon as this occurs. IN MY OWN UNDERSTANDING, THE RISK INSURED AGAINST MUST OCCURRED BEFORE THE INSURER IS ENTITLED TO PREMIUM? AM I CORRECT?
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"The insured risk commences" means the moment the insured item is exposed to the risk covered by the insurance. According to Section *, the insurer is entitled to the premium payment as soon as this exposure happens. The risk does not need to occur first; the exposure to the risk is sufficient for the premium payment to be due.
Do you have a specific concern or scenario regarding this principle?
"The insured risk commences" means the moment the insured item is exposed to the risk covered by the insurance. According to Section *, the insurer is entitled to the premium payment as soon as this exposure happens. The risk does not need to occur first; the exposure to the risk is sufficient for the premium payment to be due.
Do you have a specific concern or scenario regarding this principle?
a contract of insurance a consensual? perfected by mere consent?
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An insurance contract is indeed consensual and is perfected by mere consent. Once both parties agree on the terms, the contract is effective even before any formal document is signed.
Do you need more information about the specific terms or situations related to insurance contracts in your area?
An insurance contract is indeed consensual and is perfected by mere consent. Once both parties agree on the terms, the contract is effective even before any formal document is signed.
Do you need more information about the specific terms or situations related to insurance contracts in your area?
Granting that it is perfected by mere consent, why is there a need for payment of premium for it to be valid and binding?
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To answer your question:
- Perfected by Consent: The insurance contract is established once both parties agree on the terms.
- Payment of Premium: The payment of the premium is a condition precedent. This means the insurance policy only becomes valid and binding (enforceable) once the premium is paid.
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To answer your question:
- Perfected by Consent: The insurance contract is established once both parties agree on the terms.
- Payment of Premium: The payment of the premium is a condition precedent. This means the insurance policy only becomes valid and binding (enforceable) once the premium is paid.
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what happen to the insurance claim, if the risk covers occured within the 90 day grace period for payment of premium?
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If the insured risk occurs within the *-day grace period for premium payment, the insurer may still cover the claim, depending on the terms of the policy. Generally, if the premium is paid within the grace period, the coverage remains effective.
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If the insured risk occurs within the *-day grace period for premium payment, the insurer may still cover the claim, depending on the terms of the policy. Generally, if the premium is paid within the grace period, the coverage remains effective.
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What do you mean by this phrase "If no part of the insured interest is ever exposed to the insured perils, the entire premium must be returned. "
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The phrase means that if the insured item (like a house or car) never faces the risk it was insured against (like fire or theft), the insurance company must refund the entire premium paid by the insured.
Do you have a specific scenario or insurance policy detail in mind?
The phrase means that if the insured item (like a house or car) never faces the risk it was insured against (like fire or theft), the insurance company must refund the entire premium paid by the insured.
Do you have a specific scenario or insurance policy detail in mind?
Is this concept an exception to the maritime insurance, where the insured item if completely delivered without being loss during transhipment, the premium paid will inure to the insurer, the insurer will gain
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Maritime insurance has specific rules about premium refunds:
- If the insured item is delivered without loss during transshipment, the insurer keeps the premium.
- This is because the risk was present during the voyage, even if no loss occurred.
Do you have a specific maritime insurance concern or scenario in mind?
Maritime insurance has specific rules about premium refunds:
- If the insured item is delivered without loss during transshipment, the insurer keeps the premium.
- This is because the risk was present during the voyage, even if no loss occurred.
Do you have a specific maritime insurance concern or scenario in mind?
Section *(b) deals with policy surrender for a definite period. In such cases, the insured is generally entitled to a pro-rata return of the premium for the unexpired portion of the term, unless a pre-agreed short-period rate applies. Importantly, any prior claims paid under the policy will be deducted from this return. The proviso regarding life insurance policies highlights that the right to surrender and receive a premium return might be subject to specific conditions outlined by law for such policies.
*. What is this definite period given by law?
*. Interpret the pro-rata return, illustrate
*. What is the pre-agreed short-period rate applies?
*. Phrase means “any prior claims paid under the policy will be deducted from this return” illustrate
*. What are the conditions outlined by law in the context of policy surrender?
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Let's break down your questions:
*. Definite Period: The definite period given by law refers to the specific duration mentioned in the insurance policy during which the policy can be surrendered.
*. Pro-rata Return: The pro-rata return refers to the refund of the premium amount calculated based on the remaining period of the policy. For instance, if a one-year policy is surrendered after six months, the insured may receive a refund for the remaining six months.
*. Pre-agreed Short-period Rate: This is a rate specified in the insurance policy that applies when the policy is surrendered before its full term. It usually results in a lesser refund compared to the pro-rata return.
*. Deduction of Prior Claims: If any claims have been paid under the policy before its surrender, the amounts of these claims will be subtracted from the refund. For example, if a claim of PHP *,* was paid and the pro-rata return is PHP *,*, the refund will be PHP *,* after deduction.
*. Conditions for Policy Surrender: Conditions may include the minimum period the policy must be in force before it can be surrendered, any surrender charges, and specific documentation required for processing the surrender.
Do you need more details on any of these points, or have a specific scenario in mind?
Let's break down your questions:
*. Definite Period: The definite period given by law refers to the specific duration mentioned in the insurance policy during which the policy can be surrendered.
*. Pro-rata Return: The pro-rata return refers to the refund of the premium amount calculated based on the remaining period of the policy. For instance, if a one-year policy is surrendered after six months, the insured may receive a refund for the remaining six months.
*. Pre-agreed Short-period Rate: This is a rate specified in the insurance policy that applies when the policy is surrendered before its full term. It usually results in a lesser refund compared to the pro-rata return.
*. Deduction of Prior Claims: If any claims have been paid under the policy before its surrender, the amounts of these claims will be subtracted from the refund. For example, if a claim of PHP *,* was paid and the pro-rata return is PHP *,*, the refund will be PHP *,* after deduction.
*. Conditions for Policy Surrender: Conditions may include the minimum period the policy must be in force before it can be surrendered, any surrender charges, and specific documentation required for processing the surrender.
Do you need more details on any of these points, or have a specific scenario in mind?
Section * outlines several scenarios where a premium return is warranted due to issues with the contract's validity or the insurer's conduct. These include cases where the contract is voidable and subsequently annulled under the Civil Code, or due to fraud or misrepresentation by the insurer or its agent. Additionally, a return is justified when the insured was ignorant of material facts without their fault, or when the insurer never incurred any liability due to a default of the insured other than actual fraud. The second paragraph of this section explicitly states that no premium return is due if the policy is annulled, rescinded, or a claim is denied due to the insured's fraud. This emphasizes that fraudulent conduct by the insured forfeits their right to a premium return MAKE THIS SIMPLE TO UNDERSTAND
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Here’s a simplified version of Section *:
- Premiums can be returned if:
- The contract is voidable and annulled due to issues like fraud or misrepresentation by the insurer.
- The insured was unaware of important facts without their fault.
- The insurer didn’t incur any liability except due to insured’s fraud.
- No premium return if:
- The policy is annulled, rescinded, or a claim is denied due to the insured's fraud.
Do you have any specific scenario or need more details?
Here’s a simplified version of Section *:
- Premiums can be returned if:
- The contract is voidable and annulled due to issues like fraud or misrepresentation by the insurer.
- The insured was unaware of important facts without their fault.
- The insurer didn’t incur any liability except due to insured’s fraud.
- No premium return if:
- The policy is annulled, rescinded, or a claim is denied due to the insured's fraud.
Do you have any specific scenario or need more details?
Section * addresses over-insurance by several non-life insurers. In such situations, the insured is entitled to a ratable return of the premium, proportional to the excess of the total insured amount over the actual insurable value of the insured item. This prevents unjust enrichment of the insurers when the total coverage exceeds the potential loss. MAKE THIS SIMPLE AND ILLUSTRATE
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Sure, here’s a simplified version of Section *:
- Over-Insurance: When you have insurance from multiple insurers and the total coverage is more than the value of the insured item.
- Refund: You get back part of the premiums you paid, based on how much the total coverage exceeds the actual value of the item.
Illustration:
- You insured your car for PHP *,*,* total with multiple insurers, but the car’s actual value is only PHP *,*.
- The excess coverage is PHP *,*.
- You’ll get back premiums proportional to this PHP *,* excess.
Do you have any specific situation related to over-insurance in mind?
Sure, here’s a simplified version of Section *:
- Over-Insurance: When you have insurance from multiple insurers and the total coverage is more than the value of the insured item.
- Refund: You get back part of the premiums you paid, based on how much the total coverage exceeds the actual value of the item.
Illustration:
- You insured your car for PHP *,*,* total with multiple insurers, but the car’s actual value is only PHP *,*.
- The excess coverage is PHP *,*.
- You’ll get back premiums proportional to this PHP *,* excess.
Do you have any specific situation related to over-insurance in mind?
Over-Insurance: When you have insurance from multiple insurers and the total coverage is more than the value of the insured item. USE A THIRD PERSON SENTENCE
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Over-Insurance occurs when an individual has insurance from multiple insurers and the total coverage exceeds the value of the insured item.
Over-Insurance occurs when an individual has insurance from multiple insurers and the total coverage exceeds the value of the insured item.
what do you mean by proportional, does it mean equavalent?
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Proportional means that the amount is adjusted or calculated based on a certain ratio or percentage. It doesn't necessarily mean equivalent, but rather that the refund or return is based on the proportion or fraction of the excess coverage compared to the actual value.
Do you have any specific concerns about proportional refunds in insurance?
Proportional means that the amount is adjusted or calculated based on a certain ratio or percentage. It doesn't necessarily mean equivalent, but rather that the refund or return is based on the proportion or fraction of the excess coverage compared to the actual value.
Do you have any specific concerns about proportional refunds in insurance?
means portion?
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In this context, "proportional" means that the refund is calculated based on the ratio of the excess coverage to the actual value of the insured item. It refers to a part or fraction, not an equivalent amount.
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In this context, "proportional" means that the refund is calculated based on the ratio of the excess coverage to the actual value of the insured item. It refers to a part or fraction, not an equivalent amount.
Do you have a specific insurance scenario in Western Visayas you need help with?
This prevents unjust enrichment of the insurers when the total coverage exceeds the potential loss. HOW MAY THE INSURER UNJUSTLY ENRICHMENT here?
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The insurer may become unjustly enriched if the total insurance premiums collected exceed the actual value of the insured item. This happens when multiple policies cover the same item for more than its worth.
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The insurer may become unjustly enriched if the total insurance premiums collected exceed the actual value of the insured item. This happens when multiple policies cover the same item for more than its worth.
Would you like to provide more details about your specific concern or scenario?
i am thinking that the insured will unjustly enrichment when he has multiple insurer
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It sounds like you're concerned about the insured benefiting unfairly by having multiple insurance policies. The principle of indemnity in insurance aims to prevent this by ensuring that the insured does not receive more than the actual value of the loss.
Do you have a specific scenario or question related to multiple insurers in Western Visayas?
It sounds like you're concerned about the insured benefiting unfairly by having multiple insurance policies. The principle of indemnity in insurance aims to prevent this by ensuring that the insured does not receive more than the actual value of the loss.
Do you have a specific scenario or question related to multiple insurers in Western Visayas?
In case of multiple insurers covering one item, for example, a car. When the said car was totally damaged. Can he claim the amount of the policy from every insurer?
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In the case of multiple insurers covering the same item, the principle of indemnity prevents the insured from claiming the full amount from each insurer. Instead, the insurers will share the loss proportionally based on their respective coverage amounts.
Questions to understand better:
- Are all the insurance policies active and in good standing?
- Have you taken any steps to claim from one of the insurers already?
In the case of multiple insurers covering the same item, the principle of indemnity prevents the insured from claiming the full amount from each insurer. Instead, the insurers will share the loss proportionally based on their respective coverage amounts.
Questions to understand better:
- Are all the insurance policies active and in good standing?
- Have you taken any steps to claim from one of the insurers already?
Section * introduces the possibility for an insurer to contract for and accept additional payments beyond the regular premium. These additional funds can be earmarked for paying future premiums or for enhancing the policy's benefits. This section provides flexibility for policyholders to manage their insurance coverage and potential future needs. MAKE THIS SIMPLE AND ILLUSTRATE
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Sure, here's a simplified version of Section * with an illustration:
- Additional Payments: Insurers can accept extra payments on top of the regular premium.
- Usage: These extra funds can be used for:
- Paying future premiums.
- Enhancing policy benefits.
Illustration:
- You have a life insurance policy with a regular premium of PHP *,* per year.
- You pay an additional PHP *,*.
- This extra PHP *,* can be used to cover next year's premium or to increase your coverage amount.
Do you have a specific scenario or question related to this concept?
Sure, here's a simplified version of Section * with an illustration:
- Additional Payments: Insurers can accept extra payments on top of the regular premium.
- Usage: These extra funds can be used for:
- Paying future premiums.
- Enhancing policy benefits.
Illustration:
- You have a life insurance policy with a regular premium of PHP *,* per year.
- You pay an additional PHP *,*.
- This extra PHP *,* can be used to cover next year's premium or to increase your coverage amount.
Do you have a specific scenario or question related to this concept?
You insured your car for PHP *,*,* total with multiple insurers, but the car’s actual value is only PHP *,*. The excess coverage is PHP *,*. You’ll get back premiums proportional to this PHP *,* excess. use third person sentence. and use the term refund
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If a person insures their car for PHP *,*,* with multiple insurers, but the car's actual value is only PHP *,*, the excess coverage is PHP *,*. They will receive a refund of premiums proportional to the PHP *,* excess.
If a person insures their car for PHP *,*,* with multiple insurers, but the car's actual value is only PHP *,*, the excess coverage is PHP *,*. They will receive a refund of premiums proportional to the PHP *,* excess.
You have a life insurance policy with a regular premium of PHP *,* per year. You pay an additional PHP *,*. This extra PHP *,* can be used to cover next year's premium or to increase your coverage amount. USE THIRD PERSON SENTENCE
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If a person has a life insurance policy with a regular premium of PHP *,* per year and pays an additional PHP *,*, the extra PHP *,* can be used to cover next year's premium or to increase their coverage amount.
If a person has a life insurance policy with a regular premium of PHP *,* per year and pays an additional PHP *,*, the extra PHP *,* can be used to cover next year's premium or to increase their coverage amount.
RATIONALE: [*] This section ensures that once a loss is suffered, the insured generally has the freedom to transfer their right to receive indemnity from the insurer.
[*]. This provision aims to protect the insured's right to assign their claim once the loss has materialized, allowing them flexibility in managing their financial recovery.
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Here’s a simplified version:
*. Once a loss occurs, the insured can transfer their right to receive payment from the insurer.
*. This protects the insured's right to assign their claim after a loss, giving them flexibility in financial recovery.
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Here’s a simplified version:
*. Once a loss occurs, the insured can transfer their right to receive payment from the insurer.
*. This protects the insured's right to assign their claim after a loss, giving them flexibility in financial recovery.
Do you have a specific scenario or question in mind?
Life insurance policies typically involve the designation of beneficiaries. The proceeds are intended for these beneficiaries upon the death of the insured. Transferring the claim before the insured's death might be restricted or require the consent of the beneficiary, especially if the designation is irrevocable. SIMPLIFY
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Life insurance proceeds go to designated beneficiaries when the insured dies. Transferring the claim before death may need beneficiary consent, especially if the designation is irrevocable.
Do you have any specific scenario in mind or need additional details?
Life insurance proceeds go to designated beneficiaries when the insured dies. Transferring the claim before death may need beneficiary consent, especially if the designation is irrevocable.
Do you have any specific scenario in mind or need additional details?
(These are exceptions to the rule on non-transfer of claim after the loss; any agreement to that effect is void).simplify
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After a loss occurs, the insured can transfer their right to receive payment from the insurer. Any agreement preventing this transfer is void.
After a loss occurs, the insured can transfer their right to receive payment from the insurer. Any agreement preventing this transfer is void.
The principle of insurable interest is paramount in life insurance. Any transfer of the policy or its benefits must generally be to someone with an insurable interest in the life of the insured. This prevents speculative policies and potential moral hazards.SIMPLIFY
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Insurable interest in life insurance means the policy benefits can only be transferred to someone who has a legitimate interest in the insured's life. This prevents speculative policies and moral hazards.
Insurable interest in life insurance means the policy benefits can only be transferred to someone who has a legitimate interest in the insured's life. This prevents speculative policies and moral hazards.
example of who have legitimate interest in the insured life?
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Examples of who have legitimate interest in the insured's life include:
- Family members (spouse, children, parents)
- Business partners
- Creditors (if the insured owes them money)
- Employers (if the insured is a key employee)
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Examples of who have legitimate interest in the insured's life include:
- Family members (spouse, children, parents)
- Business partners
- Creditors (if the insured owes them money)
- Employers (if the insured is a key employee)
Do you have a specific scenario or need more details about insurable interest?
Life insurance policies often have provisions for policy loans or assignments. These provisions usually outline the specific procedures and limitations for transferring ownership or assigning benefits, which might differ from the transfer of a claim after a loss in other types of insurance. SIMPLIFY
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Life insurance policies may allow policy loans or assignments. These outline how to transfer ownership or assign benefits, which is different from transferring a claim after a loss in other insurance types.
Do you have any specific questions or need more information on a particular aspect?
Life insurance policies may allow policy loans or assignments. These outline how to transfer ownership or assign benefits, which is different from transferring a claim after a loss in other insurance types.
Do you have any specific questions or need more information on a particular aspect?
The transfer of life insurance proceeds might have tax implications for the recipient. Regulations might exist to govern how such transfers are treated for tax purposes. SIMPLIFY
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Transferring life insurance proceeds can have tax implications for the recipient. There are rules that dictate how these transfers are taxed.
Do you need information on a specific situation related to life insurance proceeds and taxes?
Transferring life insurance proceeds can have tax implications for the recipient. There are rules that dictate how these transfers are taxed.
Do you need information on a specific situation related to life insurance proceeds and taxes?
Other sections of the Philippine Insurance Code, particularly those dealing specifically with life insurance (e.g., Sections *-*), might contain specific rules regarding the assignment or transfer of life insurance policies and their benefits. SIMPLIFY
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Sections *-* of the Philippine Insurance Code contain specific rules about assigning or transferring life insurance policies and their benefits.
Is there anything specific about life insurance policies or their transfer that you need more information on?
Sections *-* of the Philippine Insurance Code contain specific rules about assigning or transferring life insurance policies and their benefits.
Is there anything specific about life insurance policies or their transfer that you need more information on?
If the terms of the policy state that the insurer is liable for the loss of the property insured caused by fire due to electrical faulty wiring. How about if the house was burned due to thunderstorm? is insurer liable?
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The insurer's liability depends on the specific terms of the policy. If the policy only covers fire due to electrical faults, a fire caused by a thunderstorm may not be covered. Check the policy for clauses on natural disasters or "acts of God."
Do you need more details on policy interpretations or exclusions?
The insurer's liability depends on the specific terms of the policy. If the policy only covers fire due to electrical faults, a fire caused by a thunderstorm may not be covered. Check the policy for clauses on natural disasters or "acts of God."
Do you need more details on policy interpretations or exclusions?
how about if the house insured was burn by fire but it was only affected by the burning of their neigbors house
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If the insured house was burned down due to a fire that spread from a neighbor's house, the insurance coverage will depend on the terms of your policy. Generally, fire insurance policies cover damage caused by neighboring fires, but it's essential to review your specific policy for any exclusions or conditions.
Does your policy explicitly cover fire damage caused by neighboring properties?
If the insured house was burned down due to a fire that spread from a neighbor's house, the insurance coverage will depend on the terms of your policy. Generally, fire insurance policies cover damage caused by neighboring fires, but it's essential to review your specific policy for any exclusions or conditions.
Does your policy explicitly cover fire damage caused by neighboring properties?
does proximate cause apply on the second scenario?
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Yes, proximate cause can apply in the second scenario. If the fire from the neighbor's house is the proximate cause of the damage to your insured house, the insurer may be liable for the loss. Reviewing the specific terms of your policy is crucial to determine coverage.
Do you need more details on proximate cause or specific policy terms?
Yes, proximate cause can apply in the second scenario. If the fire from the neighbor's house is the proximate cause of the damage to your insured house, the insurer may be liable for the loss. Reviewing the specific terms of your policy is crucial to determine coverage.
Do you need more details on proximate cause or specific policy terms?
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