The Marine Insurance Act, 1963

Section 81. Effect of under-insurance

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

81. Effect of under-insurance.— Where the assured is insured for an amount less than the insurable value, or, in the case of a valued policy, for an amount less than the policy valuation, he is deemed to be his own insurer in respect of the uninsured balance. RETURN OF PREMIUM

Source: India Code