General Insurance
An insurer has taken late premiums for two years without comment, then declines a claim for late payment. What doctrine answers the insurer?
Answer and explanation
Answer: D. Estoppel prevents a party from asserting a right its own conduct has led the other to believe was given up, and it commonly follows a waiver. Subrogation, rescission and indemnity address quite different problems.Source: PSI — New York DFS Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin — Outline, estoppel
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