insurance
Car Insurance
You must carry proof of coverage in your car to drive legally in France and Switzerland. If you have or have had a car, take your previous car insurance and a letter from your insurance agent stating that you are a "good risk". Many insurance companies require this, and although it can be faxed it delays things several days.
Online Accident Form in English
France
For best service make appointments to meet with car insurance companies. The MMA office in St. Genis-Pouilly near the post office is a good choice, and there is one English speaker available to assist you. We've heard best rates are also available at Pacifica from the Credit Agricole bank at the CERN Prevessin site. You may also want to get quotes from MAIF in Annemasse and MAAF in Ferney-Voltaire.
Switzerland
If you have paid a full year’s auto insurance on 1 January, you cannot switch to another company with the same car until next January, and you must give 3 months advance notice of cancellation. Shop for insurance on Comparis.
You must carry proof of coverage in your car to drive legally in France and Switzerland. If you have or have had a car, take your previous car insurance and a letter from your insurance agent stating that you are a "good risk". Many insurance companies require this, and although it can be faxed it delays things several days.
Online Accident Form in English
France
For best service make appointments to meet with car insurance companies. The MMA office in St. Genis-Pouilly near the post office is a good choice, and there is one English speaker available to assist you. We've heard best rates are also available at Pacifica from the Credit Agricole bank at the CERN Prevessin site. You may also want to get quotes from MAIF in Annemasse and MAAF in Ferney-Voltaire.
Switzerland
If you have paid a full year’s auto insurance on 1 January, you cannot switch to another company with the same car until next January, and you must give 3 months advance notice of cancellation. Shop for insurance on Comparis.
Travel Insurance
Touring Club Swiss (TCS) offers travel insurance that includes repatriation of cars, emergency medical repatriation and trip cancellation.
Touring Club Swiss (TCS) offers travel insurance that includes repatriation of cars, emergency medical repatriation and trip cancellation.
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