RE: Posters21 Sep 2023 11:39
Bigfatlad, there are numerous exclusions that could apply, was notification of the claim given in time, were any of the directors negligent which then resulted in the proceedings being brought, all sorts of things. Then we have the war! The 'assets' are on russian soil, and Russia are at war with the West, including the UK, which is regarded by Russia as a hostile territory. That could be an issue for the insurers, and one which also, they might not be prepared to cover due to the war, as how will the insurers attempt to recover any of their costs from the company if the company lose the case as they could sue themselves if there might be an suggestion of negligence or other misdemeanour? I'd be surprised if any indemnity insurer has touched this to be honest, but it could easily be answered if the company made it clear, which they haven't, or someone at least asks Keith for a straight answer on it. It's an important point, because if they are not covered for some reason, and they lose the case, then how are they going to pay the damages when supposedly there is virtually no money left? if someone asks and Keith says yes they are covered in full, then it provides peace of mind, but then again, it will still come down to the Judge's determination on what she hears in evidence, reads in the pleadings, and whether she decides there is any negligence at all on the part of the BOD which could then be a complication I suspect. my views but I'm just saying, there could be valid exclusion clauses and you can't rule that out, because shareholders don't know, simple as that.