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Why is life insurance not a contract of indemnity?
AInsurers refuse to pay claims
BHuman life cannot be compensated in money
CThe policy has no written terms
DPremiums are always paid in lump sum
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Human life cannot be compensated in money
Since a life cannot be valued, a sum fixed in advance is paid instead.
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