A C WARD & SON LTD v CATLIN (FIVE) LTD AND OTHERS (NO 2)

[2010] Lloyd's Rep IR Plus 41

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr Justice Flaux

Insurance (theft) - Goods stolen from warehouse - Policy containing Protection Maintenance and Burglar Alarm Maintenance warranties - Equipment not functioning - Whether warranties were absolute or required the assured to correct known defects - Utmost good faith - Non-disclosure of failure to comply with security recommendations - Materiality - Inducement - Variation of policy.