Claims Cooperation Clause

A clause in a reinsurance treaty providing for early notice of possible claims and cooperation in the defence of claim that may affect the reinsurer and stipulating that the insurers shall not admit liability for such a claim without the reinsurer’s consent.
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UK: Requires the reinsured to give prompt or immediate notice to the reinsurer on becoming aware of a loss likely to involve the reinsurer. The reinsured must at all times cooperate with the reinsurer in the negotiation and settlement of the loss. In liability claims the reinsured must not admit liability without the reinsurer’s consent.

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