Chapter II: Operating conditions.

The claims representative referred to in Article L. 362-3 gathers the information required to compile and manage compensation files. He represents the insurance undertaking in dealings with persons who have suffered loss or damage and settles claims. It also represents the insurance undertaking vis-à-vis the French authorities and courts for the settlement of claims.

If the mandataire général referred to in article L. 362-1 is a natural person, he must have his domicile and reside on French territory. He must be vested with sufficient powers by the company concerned to bind it in relation to third parties and to represent it in relation to the French authorities and courts. He must meet the requirements of competence and good repute mentioned in article L. 322-2….