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Insurer liable for exploiting business before merger (The Motoring Organisation Ltd v Spectrum Insurance Service Ltd)

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Published on: 12 February 2024
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Law360: A motor industry insurer exploited an opportunity to provide warranties to a car dealership at the expense of the warranty provider that made the introduction during ill-fated merger talks, a London court ruled on 9 February 2024.

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