A quarterly newsletter bringing you up to date information on reinsurance law across the world.

We are pleased to bring you the 4th edition of Clyde & Co's International Reinsurance Newsletter.

This series will bring you summaries of various topics affecting reinsurers operating in different jurisdictions around the world. It draws on the expertise of our international colleagues on reinsurance matters. Their contributions are intended to give you a flavour of the position in their country, but do please contact them should you require further information or help.

This 4th edition focuses on Limitation / Time Bar, addressing 4 key questions:

1.    When does the limitation period start to run for insurance contracts?
2.    When does the limitation period start to run for reinsurance contracts?
3.    Can the limitation period be suspended and/or interrupted, and if so, how?
4.    Can the express terms of the insurance policy and/or reinsurance contract have the effect of altering the start date for the limitation period?

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The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.