Assignment task:
You are a claims handler for GH Ltd, an insurer. One of your policyholders, WTX Ltd, are the owners and operators of a water taxi. WTX Ltd's insurance policy with GH Ltd contains a non-contribution clause.
WTX Ltd decided not to renew its insurance policy with GH Ltd and arranged for a new insurance policy with another insurer, EF Ltd. The insurance policy with EF Ltd includes a rateable proportion clause. The insurance policy with EF Ltd began on the same day as the policy with GH Ltd expired.
On the date when the insurance policy with GH Ltd expired and its insurance policy with EF Ltd began, the water taxi was involved in a collision with another boat. WTX Ltd has claimed against both insurers for the damage to the water taxi.
Both insurers decline the claim.
1. Discuss the extent to which WTX Ltd are insured. Refer to one relevant case in support of your discussion.
2. Discuss the legal implications for WTX Ltd of an insurance policy having a non-contribution clause, rather than a rateable proportion clause.