Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3085

Insurance against damage. It must be based on a legitimate economic interest, such that the insured risk arises from an activity not contrary to public policy and morals. The reason for this. It is impermissible to insure against risks resulting from acts not sanctioned by law. Contravention of this. Its effect. Nullity of the insurance. - A non-Kuwaiti engaging in trade individually. The law prohibits it by a prohibition pertaining to public policy. This means. All contracts he concludes in connection with this activity, including the insurance contract, are absolutely void. The exception. A non-Kuwaiti practising a simple craft or a small trade.