increase of risk

increase of risk
Something which increases the probability of the occurrence of the loss insured against under the terms of an insurance policy. Some alteration in or change in the situation or condition of the property insured which tends to increase the risk-something of duration, and not a casual change of a temporary character. Angier v Western Assur. Co. 10 SD 82, 71 NW 761.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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