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Making a Home Insurance Claim in France

Wednesday 01 September 2010

Procedural formalities apply in making an insurance claim in France, so you need to be aware of what they are.

In particular, there are time-limits for claims, and you would be well advised to send the claim by recorded delivery to ensure confirmation of receipt.

The insurers can also be insistent on the need to provide proper documentary proof.

There are very particular procedures for making a claim arising from a natural disaster, such as storm or flood.

You can read more in our updated guide to Making Insurance Claims in France.

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