DIAB v REGENT INSURANCE CO LTD (BELIZE)

[2006] Lloyd's Rep IR 779

PRIVY COUNCIL

Before Lord Scott of Foscote, Lord Walker of Gestingthorpe, Baroness Hale of Richmond, Lord Carswell and Sir Martin Nourse

Insurance (fire) - Policy laying down condition precedent requiring claim in writing and provision of information within 15 days - Assured told that any claim would be refused by reason of arson - No information provided to insurers - Whether insurers precluded from relying on condition precedent - Waiver - Estoppel - Relief from forfeiture.