Historical Background
The development of the concept of insurable interest as a prerequisite for the purchase of insurance distanced the insurance business from gambling, thereby enhancing the industry's reputation and leading to greater acceptance of the insurance industry. The United Kingdom was a leader in that trend by passing legislation that prohibited insurance contracts if no insurable interest could be proven, notably the Life Assurance Act 1774 which renders such contracts illegal, and the Marine Insurance Act 1906, s.4 which renders such contracts void.
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