Phone scams, gardening, insurance claims: 5 French practical updates Our roundup of recent practical articles you may have missed
Should I include appliances in a French house insurance estimate? When taking out a home cover policy, you are asked to calculate the approximate value of the property
Can I be certain I am insured against flooding at French second home? A number of heavy floods have recently hit the country Health insurance in France: what you should expect to pay per age Second-home owners in France could soon face insurance surcharge End of car insurance stickers in France: what happens in an accident?
Insurance change for drivers: Can I see if car on new French database? April 1 will see end of current green vignettes
New way to check if your French top-up health insurance cost is fair French consumer group launches comparator based on profile saying it should be easier for people to compare plans and save money
UK family faces £20,000 plus bill after son taken ill on Paris trip Travel insurer is refusing to pay out for the costs of bringing the teenager home
End of green car insurance sticker in France: Eight questions answered From April 1, drivers will no longer have to display vignette on their windscreens
Is the French ‘vehicle accident form’ available in English? Most French drivers keep a copy of the form on hand
French state watchdog recommends grants to stop house drought cracks More should be done to prevent damage from climate change, it says
Do Britons lose access to NHS healthcare when moving to France? When leaving the UK it is necessary to inform the NHS of non-residency
How can I reduce the cost of home insurance in France? Extra cover and location are two primary factors of higher annual charges
Life insurance pay-out scam resurfaces in France - how to spot it The con involves realistic notaire letters but there are tell-tale signs
What should you expect to pay for car insurance in France? A new barometer has found the averages by location, age, car type and no-claims history Is it compulsory to install a smoke detector in every French property? Price drops, taxes, insurance issues: French property round up Insurers refuse to cover properties in ‘flood risk’ Brittany town
How do I get a ‘lightning certificate’ for French home? If your home is damaged by lightning during a storm, insurers may require this as proof France’s ‘catastrophe naturelle’ insurance system: how to claim Ten tips on insurance claims for storm damage in France Top-up health insurance firms confirm big price rises in France Does insurance cover food in fridge ruined after power cut in France? What rises are expected to house and car insurance in France in 2024?
Car windscreen insurance stickers to disappear in France from April The switch to digital is aimed at simplifying checks and reducing fraud. It will also save on paper and CO2, said the government
Water leaks, blocked pipes: what does home insurance cover in France? All contracts include certain guarantees, but you may not be covered as well as you think
Is getting protection juridique worth it in France? Some people already receive the cover as part of package deals without even knowing it
Banks, insurance, key dates: five French practical articles A look at key practical articles from the last seven days
Advice if home in France is damaged in storm - and what about cars? We look at what damage you can claim for and how long you have to make a claim
Storms in France: Insurers advise action to limit damage to home They also recommend checking contracts to see you have the appropriate cover
What is a constat amiable and do I legally need one in my French car? It is highly recommended to carry this document in case of an accident
Can I obtain UK car breakdown cover while living in France? Some insurance companies offer overseas breakdown cover as standard
Clay shrinkage report, château sale: French property updates We recap four stories from the world of property in France last week
French MP urges shrinkage report before property purchases His report also calls for better compensation measures and easier declarations of natural disasters
Can we claim on house insurance if boars damage our French garden? It is important to specify what cover is required when buying insurance
5% rise in home insurance but wide variations across France Highest average cost is in the south-west due to weather phenomena
South of France areas hit by storms declared natural disaster zones Dozens of areas were listed in relation to possible damage caused in September
More French communes declared as 2022 drought natural disaster zones People affected now have one month to declare any property damage to their insurer
MAP: what to expect to pay in top-up health insurance across France There is large variation between departments but average cost is significantly more than €250 per month for a couple
How do I make insurance claim after weather damage to French home? As with drought damage, insurance payments may not arrive until the commune has been declared a drought disaster zone
Why are home and car insurance premiums set to rise in France? Damage during recent riots should not impact the cost of insurance, experts say, but premiums are expected to increase for other reasons
Why did UK and EU retirees in France get back CSS health top-up? The refusal policy was reversed this year, giving back free or subsidised healthcare to S1 pensioners
7 points to consider when choosing top-up health insurance in France How to choose the best policy to cover any healthcare costs not covered by the state
Woman ‘too old’ for French life insurance despite paying for 37 years The centenarian had her policy cancelled and was then judged ‘too old’ for another one
How much does cataract surgery cost in France? The cost of cataract surgery in France will depend on the procedure and the hospital or clinic you select
Drought damage claims could get easier due to reforms and Météo-France The weather reporter is changing how it supplies data for ‘natural catastrophe’ declarations
French motorway breakdown fees have gone up, here is what you pay now The biggest increases are for weekend and nighttime callouts
June earthquake in France: Who is in official natural disaster zone? The communes within the area can now apply for compensation from their insurance companies
How much has home insurance gone up in your part of France? Plus we share tips on how to keep your premiums down
How much does it cost to insure a dog in France? We look at how much you can expect to pay to insure your dog against vets’ bills in France
Fresh details emerge about cost and impact of French earthquake More than 5,000 buildings were damaged in the quake in June and the cost of repairs could be as high as €350million, it has emerged
France home insurance: Do policies pay out for rat damage? Insured or not, it is recommended to take quick action to call out pest control in the case of infestations
Number of uninsured drivers involved in accidents soars in France We explain what victims need to do to make a claim in such a case
Insurance, property form: 6 changes for residents in France this June We look at what is new for people living in France
Support for French drought damage bill ‘a good start’ An association representing homeowners whose properties were damaged by drought has welcomed a bill which would reform the insurance system
Insurance does not cover pipe repairs in France We look at what French insurance companies will and will not cover when it comes to burst water pipes in your home
Briton in France told he CAN keep life insurance post-Brexit The retired soldier had been told he would have to cancel the UK life insurance policy he had been paying into since the 1980s
Couple’s French residency cards ‘downgraded’ after income drop They were given less secure one-year ‘cartes de séjour’ despite many years living in France
Why cancelling insurance in France should soon be quicker and easier From June consumers should be able to end contracts in just ‘three clicks’ online
How to get a second opinion on a French house insurance pay-out offer Hiring an expert en bâtiment might be cheaper than getting damage assessed by an architect, but their job is not regulated by government
MAP: Warning of insurance issues as flood-risk zones in France expand At-risk properties may be cheap to buy but difficult to insure - we look at advice from insurance brokers
The French cities where home insurance is most expensive A new study has shown that premiums tend to cost more in southern cities, and suggests that prices will go up in 2023
Shrink-swell heat damage probably a factor in fatal building collapse Investigations are under way into incidents that caused a death in Lille; meanwhile homeowners are still waiting to claim on insurance after heatwaves last year
New French law protects phone purchases from unwanted insurance Customers can often come away with an insurance policy they did not ask for, and currently only have 14 days in which to cancel
Cyber attack insurance is approved to protect French firms France has also created special policing units to crack down on the hackers who take over a firm’s computer system and threaten to destroy or release data unless paid
Pas-de-Calais tornado: Why is it not an official ‘natural disaster’? A catastrophe naturelle has not been declared despite winds of 220-270km/h, raising questions over insurance payouts for the damage caused. Several homes were destroyed
French town bit by severe hailstorms in June still in damaged disarray Up to 97% of buildings were damaged in the short-but-severe hailstorm in Dordogne. The mayor feels like the residents have been ‘forgotten and abandoned’
Five money saving tips to help you this winter in France Here are five ways to make your cash go further this winter, from reduced food apps like Too Good To Go to fine dining at a discounted price.
Switch insurers at least every four years says French consumer group We look at how loyalty does not pay, pros and cons of comparison sites and ‘insurtechs’ shaking up the market
France recognises catastrophe naturelle across 163 communes nationwide The official decrees come after severe storms hit in September. They enable people in the communes listed to claim on insurance for damage
How to claim back excess from French car insurers after an accident We explain the criteria and process for excess reimbursements and what to do if the insurer refuses
French insurers announce anti-inflation premium cap and other measures The measures include support for young people, ‘efforts’ to prevent premiums from soaring because of inflation, and the imminent removal of the green insurance sticker
Insurance clarified for self-employed workers in France Cover can be for everything from civil responsibility to cyber attacks – and now it has all been detailed in a legal manual
Dordogne town battered by hail is left in limbo by French insurers Residents of Ribérac have to live with makeshift tarpaulin for roofs after a violent hailstorm in June - they are losing patience
9 changes for residents and second-home owners in France in September From an increased fuel discount to insurance reform, and a price increase for Amazon Prime, we look at changes that may affect you in the coming month
Natural disaster status for 78 communes in Var, Loire and Corsica The declaration means homeowners affected by storms now have 10 days in which to make insurance claims
Does France reimburse in full the costs of orthopaedic shoes? We look into the rules around these custom-made shoes
Group buys: ways to reduce home and health insurance bills in France Many local authorities have begun offering group contracts at lower prices to certain people within their remit, such as the over-60s
Ten million homes in France risk structural cracks after heatwaves Home-owners are left fighting for insurance pay-outs under ‘catastrophe naturelle’ rules when cracks appear months or years after
What to do if structural cracks appear in your French property We explain who to contact and how to navigate the ‘catastrophe naturelle’ insurance claim process - there are time limits
Britons in France threaten to sue Aviva UK over life assurance losses The firm say Brexit stops them reviewing existing policies for French residents so they must be cancelled with little to no payout
The countries where travellers from France must have Covid insurance Over 30 countries and territories currently require cover for healthcare, accommodation and repatriation costs associated with a positive Covid test
Why is insurance fraud growing so fast in France? Almost 20% of people admit to committing some kind of insurance fraud, a new study finds, with people aged 18-34 more likely to do so than older groups
Vehicles, homes: claiming compensation for weather damage in France Tips on how to make successful insurance claims, including what to do immediately afterwards, what a ‘catastrophe naturelle’ decree means, excesses and more