EAGLE STAR LIFE ASSURANCE CO. LTD. v. GRIGGS AND MILES

[1998] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 256

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Kennedy, Lord Justice Morritt and Sir Brian Neill

Insurance (Life) - Commission - Non-payment - LAUTRO regulations - Construction - Defendants placed insurance with plaintiffs - Plaintiffs failed to pay commission - Whether subsequent negotiation resulted in cancellation of policy and return of first premium - Whether defendants entitled to claim commission. Contract - Breach - LAUTRO regulations - Plaintiffs agreed to provide training to enable defendants’ employees to obtain LAUTRO licences - Defendants alleged delay in obtaining licences meant trainees unable to sell products resulting in loss to defendants - Whether plaintiffs liable.