Article L511-1 of the French Insurance Code
I.-The distribution of insurance or reinsurance is the activity which consists of providing recommendations on insurance or reinsurance contracts, presenting, proposing or assisting in the conclusion of these contracts or carrying out other work preparatory to their conclusion, or contributing to their management and performance, particularly in the event of a claim. The provision of information on one or more insurance contracts according to criteria chosen by the policyholder or…