Property, Health and Car Insurance in France
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Insurance in France
We have included general information about what types of insurance are compulsory in France and what kinds of protections you may need. We also included more specific information on property, holiday home, vehicle, life, school and private health insurance.
We also added an insurance glossary of terms to help you get started.
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An introduction to insurance in France
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
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Winter insurance - protection from the elements
As the last holidaymakers depart, many holiday home owners will be visiting their properties less frequently or locking them up for winter. Prepare for any repeat of the fierce storms that swept across SW France - check your insurance protects you from the elements.more...
Your French holiday home: insurance + security
Some people are a little bit laid-back when it comes to thinking about their French holiday home and security. This could cost them dear if they don’t appreciate the reality.more...
Insurance – Confusion for Expats…
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...
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Is your home insured whilst you are away enjoying your holiday property?
If you visit your holiday property in France for extensive periods it will be worth taking time to read your main home insurance wording to check what cover exists after a stated number days of unoccupancy, and what (if any) additional security arrangements are required...
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Insurance for your holiday home in France
A guide to insuring your holiday home in France
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 More...
Insurance for school children in France
If you have a child or children who will be attending school in France, a separate specific insurance policy will be required. Assurance scolaire is highly recommended by the French Ministry of Education, and is a prerequisite for children in most schools.
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Got adequate holiday letting insurance?
Holiday letting can be a risky business - 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.more...
French life insurance
If you wish to take out life insurance in France, make sure you are asking for the right policy
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Credit Agricole Charente-Périgord Bank and Insurance
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Insure Your Holiday Home – In English
Insurance for your French holiday home when it's unoccupied or holiday let. Simple to understand French home insurance in plain English - Get a quote.
French Insurance in English
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Investment & Insurance in France
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