Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 832

Insurance against damage must be based on a lawful economic interest, such that the insured risk arises from an activity not contrary to public policy and morals. The reason for this. The impermissibility of insuring risks arising from acts not sanctioned by law. Violation thereof. Its effect. Nullity of the insurance. - A non-Kuwaiti engaging in trade alone. The law prohibits this by a prohibition pertaining to public policy. Its implication. Absolute nullity of all contracts he concludes connected with this activity, including the insurance contract. The exception. A non-Kuwaiti practicing a simple craft or a small trade.