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Responsabilité civile

Responsabilité civile is French civil liability insurance that covers damage you cause to other people or their property.

Responsabilité civile operates in the French Insurance segment.

Responsabilité civile: Core Facts

Definition
Civil liability cover for damage you cause to third parties
Covers
Harm to other people or their property, not your own losses
Included in
Home (assurance habitation) and car insurance
Car minimum
Responsabilité civile (au tiers) is the legal minimum car cover
Often required
For school, sports clubs, and rentals
Not the same as
Multirisque cover, which also protects your own property
Regulator
ACPR
Federation
France Assureurs
Status
Active Definition
Verified

How Responsabilité civile compares

Responsabilité civile is NOT cover for your own losses and NOT the same as full multirisque cover; it pays for harm you cause to third parties. It is included in home (assurance habitation) and car (au tiers) policies.

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Responsabilité civile: Frequently Asked Questions

What is responsabilité civile?

Responsabilité civile is French civil liability insurance that covers damage you cause to other people or their property.

Is responsabilité civile mandatory in France?

Responsabilité civile is required in several situations, including as the legal minimum car cover (au tiers), and it is often requested by schools, clubs, and landlords.

Does responsabilité civile cover my own damage?

Responsabilité civile does not cover your own losses; it pays for harm you cause to third parties, while multirisque cover is needed to protect your own property.

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For a full practical guide, see our Liability Insurance page.

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