What are the principles to be followed by the insured?

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The principles of insurance are the rules of action or conduct adopted by the stakeholders involved in insurance business. The principles to a valid insurance contract are as follows :
1) Utmost good faith
2) Insurable interest
3) Indemnity
4) Proximate Cause
5) Subrogation
6) Contribution
7) Mitigation

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