Florida § 627.405 - Insurable interest; property.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 627.405 — Insurable interest; property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 627.405. Insurable interest; property.
(1) No contract of insurance of property or of any interest in property or arising from property shall be enforceable as to the insurance except for the benefit of persons having an insurable interest in the things insured as at the time of the loss. (2) “Insurable interest” as used in this section means any actual, lawful, and substantial economic interest in the safety or preservation of the subject of the insurance free from loss, destruction, or pecuniary damage or impairment. (3) The measure of an insurable interest in property is the extent to which the insured might be damnified by loss, injury, or impairment thereof.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 627.405
What does Florida Statutes § 627.405 cover?
Section 627.405 ("Insurable interest; property.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 627.405?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 627.405 apply to my situation?
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