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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Scope of application.

Article L1151-2

For the purposes of this Title, the number of employees and the crossing of a workforce threshold are determined in accordance with the procedures set out inArticle L. 130-1 of the Social Security Cod…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General rules.

Article L325-1

Without prejudice to the provisions of Article L. 612-39, the administrative authorisation provided for in Articles L. 321-1, L. 321-1-1, L. 321-7 and L. 329-1 may be withdrawn by the Autorité de cont…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Special rules for certain categories of intermediaries

Article L513-1

…here all of the following conditions are met: 1° The insurance contract complements the goods or services provided by a supplier and covers : a) either the risk of malfunction, loss, including theft,…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Special rules for certain categories of intermediaries

Article L513-7

I.-The legal representatives, directors, employees and agents of the associations mentioned in I of Article L. 513-3 of this Code are bound by professional secrecy in the context of the tasks mentione…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Special rules for certain categories of intermediaries

Article L513-4

Applications for membership of the approved professional association are answered within two months of the date of receipt by the association of a complete application. If the approved professional as…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Special rules for certain categories of intermediaries

Article L513-2

An insurance undertaking or intermediary that carries out distribution via an insurance intermediary on an ancillary basis as referred to in article L. 513-1 shall ensure that: 1° Information is made…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Special rules for certain categories of intermediaries

Article L513-3

…on in the register referred to in I of Article L. 512-1, insurance or reinsurance brokers, both individuals and companies registered in the Trade and Companies Register for the business of insurance b…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Special rules for certain categories of intermediaries

Article L513-5

…I of Article L. 513-3 are authorised by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution, which verifies their representativeness, the competence and good repute of their legal representatives and…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Special rules for certain categories of intermediaries

Article L513-9

A decree in the Conseil d'Etat shall specify the terms and conditions for the application of this chapter.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Special rules for certain categories of intermediaries

Article L513-6

…ns or undertakings to which its membership was subject, if it has not commenced business within twelve months of becoming a member, if it has not been in business for at least six months or if it has…

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