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Offences of non-disclosure in bankruptcy

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Offences of non-disclosure in bankruptcy

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Non-disclosure definition
What does Non-disclosure mean?

The failure by an insured to declare a material fact, which would have affected the insurer’s ability to assess the risk, the terms of the policy and/or premium charged.

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