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Article R211-13 of the French Insurance Code

The following may not be invoked against victims or their dependants:

1° The excess provided for in Article L. 121-1 ;

2° Forfeitures, with the exception of the regular suspension of cover for non-payment of premium;

3° The reduction in compensation applicable in accordance with article L. 113-9 ;

4° The exclusions of cover provided for in articles R. 211-10 and R. 211-11.

In the above cases, the insurer pays the compensation on behalf of the person liable.

It may bring an action against the liable party for reimbursement of all sums that it has paid in this way or held in reserve on the liable party’s behalf.

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Article R211-13

Ne sont pas opposables aux victimes ou à leurs ayants droit :

1° La franchise prévue à l’article L. 121-1 ;

2° Les déchéances, à l’exception de la suspension régulière de la garantie pour non-paiement de prime ;

3° La réduction de l’indemnité applicable conformément à l’article L. 113-9 ;

4° Les exclusions de garanties prévues aux articles R. 211-10 et R. 211-11.

Dans les cas susmentionnés, l’assureur procède au paiement de l’indemnité pour le compte du responsable.

Il peut exercer contre ce dernier une action en remboursement pour toutes les sommes qu’il a ainsi payées ou mises en réserve à sa place.

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