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26 November 2025 Article

High Court clarifies insurer liability in Biovac v Guardrisk

The recent judgment in the Johannesburg High Court involving the Biologicals and Vaccines Institute of Southern Africa (Pty) Limited (Biovac) and Guardrisk Insurance Company Limited (Guardrisk) has provided important guidance for non-life insurers on the limits of policy repudiation, especially where regulatory non-compliance and alleged misrepresentation are at issue. The case arose after a fire at Biovac’s Cape Town facility, where losses were split between two insurers. While Allianz (having insured half of Biovac’s facility) settled its portion of the claim, Guardrisk repudiated Biovac’s claim, prompting Biovac to initiate legalproceedings.

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