Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2645

An action arising from an insurance contract is time-barred upon the lapse of three years from the occurrence of the event giving rise to these actions, unless the law provides otherwise. Exception: the insured's action - 502 - Procedure arising from a third party's recourse against him. The period therein begins to run from the day the action is brought or from the day he receives compensation from the insurer by consent. Example.