6Time for commencing proceedings

#### 6 Time for commencing proceedings 6 Time for commencing proceedings > > (1) Proceedings to recover an amount from the insurer under section 4 must be commenced within the same limitation period that applies under the [Limitation Act 1969](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1969-031) or other Act to the claimant’s cause of action against the insured person in respect of the insured liability. > > > (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the claimant has brought proceedings against the insured person in respect of the insured liability before the expiry of the limitation period applying to those proceedings, including any extension of the limitation period granted under the [Limitation Act 1969](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1969-031) or other Act by a court.