Breach of warranty clause (BOW)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-000608",
  "term": "Breach of warranty clause (BOW)",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "A provision in an insurance policy that states the insurer will not deny a claim due to a breach of warranty by the insured, provided the breach did not contribute to the loss. This clause often applies in situations where the insured has made a representation that turns out to be untrue, but the untruth was not causally linked to the event causing the damage. It is frequently found in marine insurance policies.",
  "abbreviation": "BOW",
  "subject": "Commercial Liability",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/breach-of-warranty-clause-bow/"
}