JW BOLLOM & CO LTD v BYAS MOSLEY & CO LTD

[1999] Lloyd's Rep PN 598

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION COMMERCIAL COURT

Before Mr Justice Moore-Bick

Insurance brokers - Negligence - Duty to ensure that client was aware of the terms and effect of the policy of insurance - Claim for damages representing chance of making full recovery from the insurers in the event of an insured loss being sustained - Duty to advise client of risk of being under-insured and the meaning of an average clause - Causation - Contributory negligence.