Essays about: "uberrimae fidei"
Found 2 essays containing the words uberrimae fidei.
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1. Moral hazard and the duty of disclosure under the doctrine uberrimae fidei - A marine insurance law perspective
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : A proposer to a marine insurance contract is subjected to a pre-contractual duty to disclose material information under the doctrine of utmost good faith (uberrimae fidei). The duty extends to comprise matters that concern moral hazard and the shipping company may consequently be required to volunteer information concerning the moral character of its owners, directors, employees and other agents connected with the insured interest at the pre-contractual negotiations with the insurance underwriter. READ MORE
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2. The assured’s post-formation duty of utmost good faith in marine insurance
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : The doctrine of utmost good faith in insurance contracts has long been a part of English law. It was codified with the Marine Insurance Act 1906. In the pre-formation stage the doctrine consists of a duty to avoid non-disclosure and misrepresentation. READ MORE
