Multiple choice

In underwriting, “Uberrima Fides” refers to

  1. utmost good faith

  2. insurable interest

  3. trust of the insured

  4. proposal form

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Explanation

Core principles of underwriting are utmost good faith (Uberrima Fides) and the insurable interest. Thus, Uberrima Fides refers to utmost good faith. This phrase is used to express that a contract must be made in perfect good faith, concealing nothing; as in the case of insurance, the insured must observe the most perfect good faith towards the insurer.