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August 3, 2023

Law and Jurisdiction in Insurance and Reinsurance Contracts – Asia Pacific

Tilleke & Gibbins’ insurance specialists in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand have contributed to the Law and Jurisdiction in Insurance and Reinsurance Contracts – Asia Pacific guide produced by RPC. The guide addresses how governing law, jurisdiction, and arbitration clauses are used in insurance and reinsurance contracts. For each jurisdiction in the Asia Pacific region, the guide addresses the following topics:

  • Governing law;
  • Arbitration;
  • Mediation; and
  • Limitations and time bars on claims.

The Law and Jurisdiction in Insurance and Reinsurance Contracts – Asia Pacific guide is available below.

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