The insured must pay the premium and costs at the agreed place and time.
Failure to pay all or part of the premium by the due date entitles the insurer either to suspend cover or to request cancellation.
Suspension or cancellation does not take effect until thirty days after the insured has been served with formal notice to pay by registered letter to his last address known to the insurer.
In the case of insurance against theft or for several thefts, the entire premium is due to the insurer as soon as the risks have begun to run.
In fixed-term insurance, the premium due on the effective date of the insurance contract may be split. However, if the amount of a covered loss exceeds the fractional premiums already paid, the insurer may demand immediate payment of the balance of the premium.
In the event of fraud by the insured, the premium remains the property of the insurer.