he document presented tackles the study of environmental insurance, from its own history through its environmental policy and mandatory character and spe- cifically locating its regulation in Uruguay. The environmental legislation is stu- died in-depht as well as practical aspects. Taking into account the claims made modality in environmental insurance, such coverage is analyzed drawing a con- clusion about its validity in Uruguay law. 

Key words author: Environmental civil liability insurance, claims made clause.

Key words plus: Environmental assurance, History- Uruguay, claims made clause, environmental policy- Uruguay, environmental civil liability insurance- Uruguay.