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 13th March 2010
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Insurance in France For information on insuring your French home see Insuring your home in France which tells you what you need to know to insure your main residence in France. If, however, you need insurance for your holiday home in France take a look at Insuring your French holiday home. To find out about vehicle insurance in France take a look at French car insurance. Private health insurance in France is a must for many new arrivals and all you need to know can be found Private health insurance in France. If your child will be entering the French education system you will need to know about school insurance in France Finally, if you are interested in life insurance make sure you ask for the right policy - find out the correct terminology at Life insurance in France. Vocabulary: French insurance Latest France Forum
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While you will be familiar with home and car insurance, in France you also have to know about civil liability and other policies that may be new
As the sun sets on another French summer and the last holidaymakers depart, many holiday home owners will be visiting their properties less frequently, or even locking them up for the winter. To prepare for any repeat of the fierce storms that swept across south west France throughout January and February, check that your insurance protects you from the elements of winter, says Phil Schofield of insurance provider Schofields.
In January, insurance broker Aon conducted an online survey. It was sent to five-hundred English speakers in France (66% of which are British). There was some interesting feedback concerning confusion with French insurance...
In France, insuring your main place of residence against fire, theft and natural causes is not obligatory but it is advisable. However, you do have to insure yourself against damage you could accidently cause your French neighbours
This article outlines what insurance cover owners of holiday homes in France need and what requirements might be placed on you, with regards to holiday letting, unoccupancy etc.... some of which may be unreasonable
If you have a child or children who will be attending school in France, a separate specific insurance policy will be required. Known as assurance scolaire, it is highly recommended by the French Ministry of Education, and is a prerequisite for children in most schools.
Insuring your vehicle in France is not dissimilar to doing so in the UK. There, are, however, some differences you need to be aware of, whether it is your only motor or a second one.
Holiday letting can be a risky business and the unforeseen can ruin your letting season. From floods to fires, bursts to burglaries, liability claims and possible legal action from injured renters, could all lead to expensive consequences should something go wrong.
If you're not officially retired or plan to work, since 23 November 2007 it has been compulsory for all arrivals to France from EU countries to have private health insurance...
If you wish to take out life insurance in France, make sure you are asking for the right policy
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