(1) Whosoever damages, destroys, impairs the usefulness of, disposes of or supplies to another an object which is insured against destruction, damage, impairment of use, loss or theft in order to obtain for himself or a third party a payment from the insurance shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding three years or a fine unless the offence is punishable under section 263.

(2) The attempt shall be punishable.