IN BRIEF - CAR INSURANCE POLICIES VOIDED IN CIRCUMSTANCES OF
NON-DISCLOSURE OF LICENCE SUSPENSION
In
Allianz Australia Limited v Taylor & Anor [2018] VSC
78, Associate Justice Mukhtar of the Supreme Court heard an
appeal from the Magistrates' Court by Allianz regarding the
order that it indemnify a driver under a car insurance policy.
LICENCE SUSPENSION NOT DISCLOSED TO ALLIANZ UPON RENEWAL OF CAR
INSURANCE POLICY
The car, a Jeep, was purchased by Taylor for use by her
daughter. The insurance policy was in Taylor's name, but her
daughter was named as a "nominated driver" under the
policy. Despite the vehicle remaining in her mother's name, the
daughter assumed responsibility for the Jeep, including
responsibility for payment of the insurance premiums, registration,
actual costs of running the vehicle and any repairs.
