HARVEST TRUCKING CO. LTD. v. P. B. DAVIS T/A. P. B. DAVIS INSURANCE SERVICES

[1991] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 638

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION

Before His Honour Judge Diamond, Q.C.

Insurance Intermediary - Professional negligence - Intermediary arranged road haulier goods in transit cover - Clause in policy that no claim admitted if vehicle not individually attended - Theft of lorry and goods from plaintiffs warehouse at night - Insurers denied liability - Whether intermediary negligent in failing to obtain proper cover and in failing to notify plaintiffs of the “individually attended clause and its effects.