General Insurance PrinciplesQuestion 592 of 716
A waiver, as the term is used in insurance, is:
a.An optional policy rider attached to change the coverage terms
b.The intentional and voluntary surrender of a known right
c.A false statement made by an applicant in order to obtain coverage
d.A refund of the unearned portion of a premium already paid
Explanation
A waiver is the voluntary giving up of a known legal right, such as an insurer choosing not to enforce a provision. It is not a misstatement, a rider, or a premium refund.
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