Concealment

Concealment
Concealment refers to the intentional withholding or secreting of information. In the context of insurance, if the insured withholds information on a material fact about which the insurance company has no knowledge, the company has grounds to void the contract.
Fraud
Intentional deception resulting in injury to another. Fraud usually consists of a misrepresentation, concealment, or nondisclosure of a material fact, or at least misleading conduct, devices, or contrivance.

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