Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2951

Actions arising from an insurance contract. Their lapse upon the expiration of three years from the occurrence of the event giving rise to those actions. Exception. Where the cause of action arises from a third party having recourse against the insured to claim his right, the limitation period begins on the day the third party brings the action against the insured or on the day the third party receives compensation from the insured voluntarily. - The liability action brought by the injured party on behalf of the insured. It is not considered an action arising from the insurance contract. - 505 - Commercial - Limitation of the company's right to bring a liability action against the chairman and members of the board of directors:-