A fault on the Central Line train was the most probable cause of the Chancery

Lane crash on Saturday, according to rail experts.

This will leave the insurer of the train manufacturer, Bombardi ...

A fault on the Central Line train was the most probable cause of the Chancery

Lane crash on Saturday, according to rail experts.

This will leave the insurer of the train manufacturer, Bombardier Group, liable, according to experts. But sources said insurers would not be hit by a massive bill as operator Transport for London insurance is covered by a captive with a high excess limit. "The limit is in the millions," said a source.

There were no fatalities and the public liability (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims would be minor.

Business interruption claims should be low. Marsh rail and bus risk management practice in Europe leader Andy Brown said: "Even if the tube were shut for a week, the loss of revenue would be low because many people have travelcards that can be used on replacement buses."

A St Paul International spokesman confirmed it covers Transport for London's PL and EL. It is understood Aon is the broker.

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