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Article A432-6 of the French Insurance Code

Foreign exchange risk can only be covered if the use of the currency specified in the contract is approved by the Minister for the Economy.

Foreign exchange cover is granted on the basis of the exchange rate applicable on the date specified in the policy, in accordance with the provisions of foreign exchange regulations:

For the purchase of foreign currency required to pay for imports;

Or the sale of foreign currency used to pay for exports or to repay loans or credits granted to foreign buyers, banks or financial institutions.

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Article A432-6

Le risque de change ne peut être couvert que si l’emploi de la monnaie prévue au contrat est approuvé par le ministre chargé de l’économie.

La garantie de change est accordée en fonction du cours applicable à la date fixée par la police, conformément aux dispositions de la réglementation des changes :

A l’achat des devises nécessaires au règlement des importations ;

Ou à la vente des devises provenant du règlement des exportations ou du remboursement des prêts ou crédits consentis aux acheteurs, banques ou établissements financiers étrangers.

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