Glossary

To improve your understanding of mandatory insurance for Public Works and Civil Engineering companies working in France:


Our insurance firm has provided a number of definitions to improve your awareness of mandatory insurance in France for Public Works and Civil Engineering companies.

Decennial insurance

Decennial insurance is a contract that guarantees the buildings/work completed by a company for 10 years following the handover to the client. 

Civil liability insurance

Civil liability insurance is a contract that covers bodily injury, and tangible or intangible damages suffered by third parties. 

Building insurance in France

Decennial insurance is mandatory for all buildings constructed in France.  

It is a contract that guarantees the building/work completed by a company for 10 years after handover to the client. 

Mandatory construction site insurance in France

Decennial insurance is mandatory for all construction sites in France.

Decennial insurance is a contract that guarantees the building/work completed by a company for 10 years after handover to the client.