Article R171-1 of the French Insurance Code
November 7, 2023
The parties to the contract may not disregard the provisions of articles R. 172-5, R. 172-6 and R. 175-1.
The parties to the contract may not disregard the provisions of articles R. 172-5, R. 172-6 and R. 175-1.
I – Aviation and aeronautical insurance policies taken out by aeronautical associations or federations, on their behalf or for the benefit of their members, are subject to the provisions of Titles I, II and III of this book, pursuant to the third paragraph of article L. 171-5. II – For the purposes of the fourth paragraph of article L. 171-5, with the exception of turbojet aircraft, are the following aerial…
Proof of the insurance contract must be in writing.
Before the policy or endorsement is issued, proof of the parties’ commitment may be established by any means, in particular by insurance decree or cover note.
The insurance policy is dated the day it is issued. It indicates : – the place of subscription ; – the names and domiciles of the contracting parties, with an indication, where applicable, that the party taking out the insurance is acting on behalf of a third party; – the object or interest insured – the risks insured or excluded; – the time and place of these risks – the…
Shipments of goods made on behalf of third parties may be covered by insurance policies taken out by professionals or transport auxiliaries, insofar as they are responsible for their transport, and operating by declaration of supply.
The insurer must be notified of the waiver by registered letter, electronic registered letter or extrajudicial document. It must be made within three months of learning of the event giving rise to it, or of the expiry of the period allowing it.
By notifying the waiver, the insured informs the insurer of all the insurance policies he has taken out or of which he is aware.
The limitation period for actions arising from the insurance contract runs : 1° In the case of an action for payment of the premium, from the date on which payment is due ; 2° In respect of claims for damage, from the date of the event giving rise to the damage; in respect of goods, from the date of arrival of the ship, aircraft or other transport vehicle or, failing…
The limitation period for actions arising from an insurance contract runs from: 1° In the case of an action for payment of the premium, the date on which the premium became due; 2° In the case of a claim by the insured or the beneficiary of the insurance on whose behalf the contract was taken out pursuant to article L. 171-4, from the date of the event giving rise to…
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