The insurance policy is dated the day it is issued. It states :
– the names and residences of the contracting parties ;
– the thing or person insured
– the nature of the risks covered
– the time from which the risk is covered and the duration of this cover;
– the amount of cover;
– the insurance premium or contribution.
The policy also indicates :
– the law applicable to the contract where this is not French law ;
– the address of the insurer’s head office and, where applicable, of the branch providing cover;
– the name and address of the authorities responsible for supervising the insurance company providing the cover.
Policy clauses containing nullities, forfeitures or exclusions are only valid if they are clearly stated.