IAG shall promptly notify DISTRIBUTOR in writing of any claim referred to above while specifying in reasonable detail the circumstances leading to such claim and the amount of such claim. IAG shall not make any admission as to liability or agree to any settlement without DISTRIBUTOR's prior written consent. DISTRIBUTOR may, at its sole discretion, take over the defence of any action brought in respect of such claim and may elect to settle or otherwise dispose of such claim. IAG shall provide DISTRIBUTOR with such assistance as DISTRIBUTOR may reasonably require in connection with the handling of such claim.