A group of senior former managers of British Marine planned to “rip the heart out” of the business through a whole series of unlawful tactics.

The activities of Charles Dymoke, John Hearn and Steven Kirk come under fire in a judgment handed down by high court judge, Justice Haddon-Cave.

As TradeWinds reported in December the judge granted the QBE insurance group “springboard” relief from the activities of the three as well as their financial backer, Pro Insurance Solutions, but has only now explained his reasoning.

The team solicited many British Marine staff to join them in the new Lodestar protection and indemnity scheme.