A circumstance is material if it would affect the decision of the Insurer to accept the risk, or in the rating of the premium. Non-disclosure of a material circumstance entitles the Insurer to avoid the insurance contract.
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In marine insurance, an amount or percentage specified in the policy that must be reached before a claim is payable. Once the amount or percentage is attained, the claim is payable in full.