POOLE HARBOUR YACHT CLUB MARINA LTD v EXCESS INSURANCE CO LTD

[2001] Lloyd's Rep IR 580

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION COMMERCIAL COURT

Before Mr Justice Thomas

Insurance (marine, liability) - Assured incurring liability to third party - Claim by assured for indemnity for third party’s costs and for assured’s own costs - Whether defence costs were covered only if third party claim fell within scope of policy - Whether policy exclusions applied to costs - Amount of interim payment.