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WAEC Commerce 2015 Objective — Question 32

Question 32 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Commerce 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A house insured against damage by flood was burnt down and the owner had no claim. Which of the following principles prevented him from making a claim?

  • A. indemnity
  • B. contribution
  • C. insurable interest
  • D. proximate causeCorrect

Explanation

Proximate cause is a term in insurance policy which states that before an insured could be compensated, he must be affected by the cause against which he made the insurance.

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