DANEPOINT LTD v UNDERWRITING INSURANCE LTD

[2006] Lloyd's Rep IR 429

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (TECHNOLOGY AND CONSTRUCTION COURT)

Before His Honour Judge Peter Coulson QC

Insurance (fire policy) - Fraudulent claim - Premises damaged by fire - Claims for repair/reinstatement and loss of rent - Agreed contractors not used by assured - Invoices submitted for work not carried out - Claims made for lost rent when flats remained occupied - Whether claim fraudulent - Consequences of fraud.