S.L. 403.15 Art. 16Right to lodge claims.

(1) Any creditor, including public authorities, of a Maltese insurance undertaking, having their habitual place of residence, domicile or head office outside of Malta, shall have the right to lodge claims or to submit written observations relating to claims.

(2) For avoidance of doubt, the claims of all creditors having their habitual place of residence, domicile or head office outside of Malta shall be treated in the same way and accorded the same ranking as claims of an equivalent nature which may be lodged by creditors who have their habitual place of residence, domicile or head office in Malta.

(3) A creditor shall send copies of supporting documents, if any, and shall indicate -

(a) the nature of the claim;

(b) the date on which it arose;

(c) the amount of the claim; and

(d) whether he alleges preference, security or in rem reservation of title in respect of the claim; and

(e) where appropriate, the assets that are covered by his security.