Article R172-1 of the French Insurance Code
Proof of the insurance contract must be in writing.
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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…
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