R (ON THE APPLICATION OF GEOLOGISTICS LTD) v FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME [2003] EWCA CIV 1877

[2004] Lloyd's Rep IR 336

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Thorpe, Lord Justice Waller and Lord Justice Latham

Insurance - Protection of policyholders - Employers’ liability insurance - Employer becoming liable to employee - Insurer becoming insolvent - Claim for indemnification from Financial Services Compensation Scheme - Whether Scheme covered employer’s defence costs - Policyholders Protection Act 1975, section 6 - Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969.