
Full disclosure is essential as farming operations evolve
Changes such as joint ventures, investing in infrastructure, and switching to higher-value crops can introduce risks that may not be covered.

Changes such as joint ventures, investing in infrastructure, and switching to higher-value crops can introduce risks that may not be covered.

The policyholder inflated her earnings and failed to disclose a simultaneous application with another insurer, materially affecting the risk assessment.

Applicants must fully disclose all relevant information during underwriting, even if it was divulged in past applications.

A dispute over a R14 million claim underscores the importance of clear communication and thorough risk assessment in fire insurance agreements.