Article R362-2 of the French Insurance Code
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….