affirmative warranty

A warranty — express or implied — that facts are as stated at the beginning of the policy period. • An affirmative warranty is usu. a condition precedent to the policy taking effect. [Cases: Insurance 2967. C.J.S. Insurance §§ 539, 541–545, 566, 587, 591–593, 596, 628, 702, 706, 708, 761–763, 775.]