Insurance Broking Practice and the Law
| This chapter was reviewed in March 2026. The text has been updated. The next review of this chapter is due in September 2026. |
Chapter 4
INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE UNDERWRITER ON PLACEMENT— THE DUTY OF DISCLOSURE
INTRODUCTION
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A broker as a matter of normal practice prepares and presents the risk to the underwriter. This may be initially to obtain a quote or upon instructions to place the risk. In making this presentation, as a general rule, the broker acts as the agent of the insured.1