In 2014, there are 381 insurance companies in France(compares to 313 in 2013), employing 146,600 people(compares to 147,300 in 2013).
In 2014, the total gross written premiums for insurance in France is €197.298bn, an increase of €11.465bn or 6.17% compares to €185.833bn in 2013.
The total benefits and claims paid for insurance in France in 2014 is €156.710bn, an increase of €8.681bn or 5.86% compares to €148.029bn in 2013.
On a per capita basis, an average of €2,994 was spent on insurance in France in 2014, €161 more compares to €2,833 in 2013.
Insurance penetration in France increased on average from 8.8% in 2013 to 9.2% in 2014.
France insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €1,938.100bn in 2013 to €2,143.900bn in 2014, an increase of €205.8bn or 10.62%.
In 2014, France ranked second in European insurance market in terms of total gross written premiums, exceeding Germany by €4,718 million in total premiums this year.

Life Insurance(assurance-vie)
In 2014, the total gross written premiums for life insurance in France is €128.948bn, an increase of €10.114bn or 8.51% compares to €118.834bn in 2013.
The total benefits paid for life insurance in France in 2014 is €106.347bn, a decrease of €1.677bn or 1.55% compares to €108.024bn in 2013.
On a per capita basis, an average of €1,957 was spent on life insurance in France in 2014, €146 more compares to €1,811 in 2013.
Life insurance penetration in France increased on average from 5.6% in 2013 to 6.0% in 2014.
France life insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €1,743.597bn in 2013 to €1,935.100bn in 2014, an increase of €191.503bn or 10.98%.

Non-Life Insurance(assurance non-vie)
In 2014, the total gross written premiums for non-life insurance in France is €68.350bn, an increase of €1.351bn or 2.02% compares to €66.999bn in 2013.
The total claims paid for non-life insurance in France in 2014 is €46.570bn, an increase of €0.476bn or 1.03% compares to €46.094bn in 2013.
On a per capita basis, an average of €1,037 was spent on non-life insurance in France in 2014, €16 more compares to €1,021 in 2013.
Non-Life insurance penetration in France on average is 3.2% in 2014, similar to 2013.
France non-life insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €194.500bn in 2013 to €208.800bn in 2014, an increase of €14.3bn or 7.35%.

Motor Insurance
In 2014, the total gross written premiums for motor insurance in France is €19.967bn, an increase of €0.363bn or 1.85% compares to €19.604bn in 2013.
The total claims paid for motor insurance in France in 2014 is €15.334bn, an increase of €1.32bn or 9.42% compares to €14.014bn in 2013.
On a per capita basis, an average of €303 was spent on motor insurance in France in 2014, €4 more compares to €299 in 2013.
Motor insurance penetration in France remained the same as 2013, on average 0.9% in 2014.

Property Insurance
In 2014, the total gross written premiums for property insurance in France is €16.367bn, an increase of €0.546bn or 3.45% compares to €15.821bn in 2013.
On a per capita basis, an average of €248 was spent on property insurance in France in 2014, €7 more compares to €241 in 2013.
Property insurance penetration in France increased on average from 0.7% in 2013 to 0.8% in 2014.

In 2013, there are 395 insurance companies in France(compares to 405 in 2012), employing 147,100 people(compares to 148,200 in 2012).
In 2013, the total gross written premiums for insurance in France is €188.200bn, an increase of €6.82bn or 3.76% compares to €181.380bn in 2012.
The total benefits and claims paid for insurance in France in 2013 is €156.507bn, a decrease of €10.387bn or 6.22% compares to €166.894bn in 2012.
On a per capita basis, an average of €2,870 was spent on insurance in France in 2013, €92 more compares to €2,778 in 2012.
Insurance penetration in France increased on average from 8.92% in 2012 to 9.14% in 2013.
France insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €1,856.272bn in 2012 to €1,931.088bn in 2013, an increase of €74.816bn or 4.03%.
In 2013, France ranked second in European insurance market in terms of total gross written premiums, one rank higher than previous year as France exceeds Germany by €891 million in total premiums this year.

Life Insurance(assurance-vie)
In 2013, the total gross written premiums for life insurance in France is €118.700bn, a decrease of €5.449bn or 4.81% compares to €113.251bn in 2012.
The total benefits paid for life insurance in France in 2013 is €108.007bn, a decrease of €11.587bn or 9.69% compares to €119.594bn in 2012.
On a per capita basis, an average of €1,810 was spent on life insurance in France in 2013, €75 more compares to €1,735 in 2012.
Life insurance penetration in France increased on average from 5.57% in 2012 to 5.76% in 2013.
France life insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €1,667.749bn in 2012 to €1,743.400bn in 2013, an increase of €75.651bn or 4.54%.
In 2012, the life insurance distribution channel in France(by insurance premiums underwritten) can be brokendown into 63.0% via bancassurance, 16.0% via direct writing, 11.0% via brokers, 7.0% via agents and 3.0% via other distribution channels.

Non-Life Insurance(assurance non-vie)
In 2013, the total gross written premiums for non-life insurance in France is €69.500bn, an increase of €1.371bn or 2.01% compares to €68.129bn in 2012.
The total claims paid for non-life insurance in France in 2013 is €48.500bn, an increase of €1.2bn or 2.54% compares to €47.300bn in 2012.
On a per capita basis, an average of €1,060 was spent on non-life insurance in France in 2013, €16 more compares to €1,044 in 2012.
Non-Life insurance penetration in France increased on average from 3.35% in 2012 to 3.37% in 2013.
France non-life insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €188.523bn in 2012 to €196.700bn in 2013, an increase of €8.177bn or 4.34%.
In 2012, the non-life insurance distribution channel in France(by insurance premiums underwritten) can be brokendown into 35.0% via direct writing, 34.0% via agents, 18.0% via brokers, 12.0% via bancassurance and 1.0% via other distribution channels.

Motor Insurance
In 2013, the total gross written premiums for motor insurance in France is €19.700bn, an increase of €0.224bn or 1.15% compares to €19.476bn in 2012.
The total claims paid for motor insurance in France in 2013 is €16.300bn, an increase of €0.5bn or 3.16% compares to €15.800bn in 2012.
On a per capita basis, an average of €300 was spent on motor insurance in France in 2013, €2 more compares to €298 in 2012.
Motor insurance penetration in France remained the same as 2012, on average 0.96% in 2013.

Health Insurance
In 2013, the total gross written premiums for health insurance in France is €10.300bn, an increase of €0.193bn or 1.91% compares to €10.107bn in 2012.
The total benefits paid for health insurance in France in 2013 is €8.533bn, an increase of €0.226bn or 2.72% compares to €8.307bn in 2012.
On a per capita basis, an average of €157 was spent on health insurance in France in 2013, €2 more compares to €155 in 2012.
Health insurance penetration in France increased on average from 0.497% in 2012 to 0.500% in 2013.

Property Insurance
In 2013, the total gross written premiums for property insurance in France is €16.400bn, an increase of €0.392bn or 2.45% compares to €16.008bn in 2012.
The total claims paid for property insurance in France in 2013 is €11.100bn, an increase of €0.247bn or 2.28% compares to €10.853bn in 2012.
On a per capita basis, an average of €250 was spent on property insurance in France in 2013, €5 more compares to €245 in 2012.
Property insurance penetration in France increased on average from 0.79% in 2012 to 0.80% in 2013.

In 2012, there are 405 insurance companies in France(compares to 434 in 2011), employing 148,200 people(compares to 147,500 in 2011).
In 2012, the total gross written premiums for insurance in France is €181.380bn, a decrease of €8.162bn or 4.31% compares to €189.542bn in 2011.
The total benefits and claims paid for insurance in France in 2012 is €166.894bn, an increase of €12.299bn or 7.96% compares to €154.595bn in 2011.
On a per capita basis, an average of €2,778 was spent on insurance in France in 2012, €138 less compares to €2,916 in 2011.
Insurance penetration in France decreased on average from 9.47% in 2011 to 8.92% in 2012.
France insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €1,666.258bn in 2011 to €1,856.272bn in 2012, an increase of €190.014bn or 11.40%.
In 2012, France ranked third in European insurance market in terms of total gross written premiums, one rank lower than previous year as Germany exceeds France by €886 million in total premiums this year.

Life Insurance(assurance-vie)
In 2012, the total gross written premiums for life insurance in France is €113.251bn, a decrease of €10.858bn or 8.75% compares to €124.109bn in 2011.
The total benefits paid for life insurance in France in 2012 is €119.594bn, an increase of €3.156bn or 2.71% compares to €116.438bn in 2011.
On a per capita basis, an average of €1,735 was spent on life insurance in France in 2012, €175 less compares to €1,910 in 2011.
Life insurance penetration in France decreased on average from 6.20% in 2011 to 5.57% in 2012.
France life insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €1,486.998bn in 2011 to €1,667.749bn in 2012, an increase of €180.571bn or 12.16%.
In 2011, the life insurance distribution channel in France(by insurance premiums underwritten) can be brokendown into 61.0% via bancassurance, 17.0% via direct writing, 12.0% via brokers, 7.0% via agents and 3.0% via other distribution channels.

Non-Life Insurance(assurance non-vie)
In 2012, the total gross written premiums for non-life insurance in France is €68.129bn, an increase of €2.696bn or 4.12% compares to €65.433bn in 2011.
The total claims paid for non-life insurance in France in 2012 is €47.300bn, an increase of €9.143bn or 23.96% compares to €38.157bn in 2011.
On a per capita basis, an average of €1,044 was spent on non-life insurance in France in 2012, €37 more compares to €1,007 in 2011.
Non-Life insurance penetration in France increased on average from 3.27% in 2011 to 3.35% in 2012.
France non-life insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €179.260bn in 2011 to €188.523bn in 2012, an increase of €9.263bn or 5.17%.
In 2011, the non-life insurance distribution channel in France(by insurance premiums underwritten) can be brokendown into 35.0% via direct writing, 34.0% via agents, 18.0% via brokers, 11.0% via bancassurance and 2.0% via other distribution channels.

Motor Insurance
In 2012, the total gross written premiums for motor insurance in France is €19.476bn, an increase of €0.555bn or 2.93% compares to €18.921bn in 2011.
The total claims paid for motor insurance in France in 2012 is €15.800bn, an increase of €2.912bn or 22.59% compares to €12.888bn in 2011.
On a per capita basis, an average of €298 was spent on motor insurance in France in 2012, €7 more compares to €291 in 2011.
Motor insurance penetration in France increased on average from 0.95% in 2011 to 0.96% in 2012.

Health Insurance
In 2012, the total gross written premiums for health insurance in France is €10.107bn, an increase of €0.606bn or 6.38% compares to €9.501bn in 2011.
The total benefits paid for health insurance in France in 2012 is €8.307bn, an increase of €1.068bn or 14.75% compares to €7.239bn in 2011.
On a per capita basis, an average of €155 was spent on health insurance in France in 2012, €7 more compares to €146 in 2011.
Health insurance penetration in France increased on average from 0.474% in 2011 to 0.497% in 2012.

Property Insurance
In 2012, the total gross written premiums for property insurance in France is €16.008bn, an increase of €0.662bn or 4.31% compares to €15.346bn in 2011.
The total claims paid for property insurance in France in 2012 is €10.853bn, a decrease of €2.747bn or 20.20% compares to €13.600bn in 2011.
On a per capita basis, an average of €245 was spent on property insurance in France in 2012, €9 more compares to €236 in 2011.
Property insurance penetration in France increased on average from 0.77% in 2011 to 0.79% in 2012.

In 2011, there are 434 insurance companies in France(compares to 441 in 2010), employing 147,500 people(similar to 147,500 in 2010).
In 2011, the total gross written premiums for insurance in France is €189.542bn, a decrease of €17.715bn or 8.55% compares to €207.257bn in 2010.
The total benefits and claims paid for insurance in France in 2011 is €154.595bn, an increase of €23.135bn or 17.60% compares to €131.460bn in 2010.
On a per capita basis, an average of €2,916 was spent on insurance in France in 2011, €288 less compares to €3,204 in 2010.
Insurance penetration in France decreased on average from 10.70% in 2010 to 9.47% in 2011.
France insurers total investment portfolio has decrease from €1,685.626bn in 2010 to €1,666.258bn in 2011, a decrease of €19.368bn or 1.15%.
In 2011, France ranked second in European insurance market in terms of total gross written premiums.

Life Insurance(assurance-vie)
In 2011, the total gross written premiums for life insurance in France is €124.109bn, a decrease of €19.728bn or 13.72% compares to €143.837bn in 2010.
The total benefits paid for life insurance in France in 2011 is €116.438bn, an increase of €23.686bn or 25.54% compares to €92.752bn in 2010.
On a per capita basis, an average of €1,910 was spent on life insurance in France in 2011, €313 less compares to €2,223 in 2010.
Life insurance penetration in France decreased on average from 7.42% in 2010 to 6.20% in 2011.
France life insurers total investment portfolio has decrease from €1,503.441bn in 2010 to €1,486.998bn in 2011, a decrease of €16.443bn or 1.11%.
In 2010, the life insurance distribution channel in France(by insurance premiums underwritten) can be brokendown into 61.0% via bancassurance, 16.0% via direct writing, 13.0% via brokers, 7.0% via agents and 3.0% via other distribution channels.

Non-Life Insurance(assurance non-vie)
In 2011, the total gross written premiums for non-life insurance in France is €65.433bn, an increase of €2.013bn or 3.17% compares to €63.420bn in 2010.
The total claims paid for non-life insurance in France in 2011 is €38.157bn, a decrease of €0.551bn or 1.42% compares to €38.708bn in 2010.
On a per capita basis, an average of €1,007 was spent on non-life insurance in France in 2011, €27 more compares to €980 in 2010.
Non-Life insurance penetration in France increased on average from 3.27% in 2010 to 3.27% in 2011.
France non-life insurers total investment portfolio has decrease from €182.185bn in 2010 to €179.260bn in 2011, a decrease of €2.925bn or 1.61%.
In 2010, the non-life insurance distribution channel in France(by insurance premiums underwritten) can be brokendown into 35.0% via direct writing, 34.0% via agents, 18.0% via brokers, 11.0% via bancassurance and 2.0% via other distribution channels.

Motor Insurance
In 2011, the total gross written premiums for motor insurance in France is €18.921bn, an increase of €0.61bn or 3.33% compares to €18.311bn in 2010.
The total claims paid for motor insurance in France in 2011 is €12.888bn, a decrease of €0.173bn or 1.32% compares to €13.061bn in 2010.
On a per capita basis, an average of €291 was spent on motor insurance in France in 2011, €8 more compares to 283 in 2010.
Motor insurance penetration in France in 2011 remained the same as in 2010, at 0.95% on average.

Health Insurance
In 2011, the total gross written premiums for health insurance in France is €9.501bn, a decrease of €0.133bn or 1.38% compares to €9.634bn in 2010.
The total benefits paid for health insurance in France in 2011 is €7.239bn, an increase of €0.485bn or 7.18% compares to €6.754bn in 2010.
On a per capita basis, an average of €146 was spent on health insurance in France in 2011, €3 less compares to €149 in 2010.
Health insurance penetration in France decreased on average from 0.49% in 2010 to 0.47% in 2011.

Property Insurance
In 2011, the total gross written premiums for property insurance in France is €15.346bn, an increase of €0.797bn or 5.48% compares to €14.549bn in 2010.
The total claims paid for property insurance in France in 2011 is €13.600bn, a decrease of €0.6bn or 4.23% compares to €14.200bn in 2010.
On a per capita basis, an average of €236 was spent on property insurance in France in 2011, €11 more compares to €225 in 2010.
Property insurance penetration in France increased on average from 0.75% in 2010 to 0.77% in 2011.

In 2010, there are 441 insurance companies in France(compares to 452 in 2009), employing 147,500 people(compares to 147,700 in 2009).
In 2010, the total gross written premiums for insurance in France is €207.257bn, an increase of €7.617bn or 3.82% compares to €199.640bn in 2009.
The total benefits and claims paid for insurance in France in 2010 is €131.460bn, an increase of €5.926bn or 4.72% compares to €125.534bn in 2009.
On a per capita basis, an average of €3,204 was spent on insurance in France in 2010, €102 more compares to €3,102 in 2009.
Insurance penetration in France increased on average from 10.59% in 2009 to 10.70% in 2010.
France insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €1,585.896bn in 2009 to €1,685.626bn in 2010, an increase of €99.73bn or 6.29%.
In 2010, France ranked second in European insurance market in terms of total gross written premiums.

Life Insurance(assurance-vie)
In 2010, the total gross written premiums for life insurance in France is €143.837bn, an increase of €5.914bn or 4.29% compares to €137.923bn in 2009.
The total benefits paid for life insurance in France in 2010 is €92.752bn, an increase of €4.979bn or 5.67% compares to €87.773bn in 2009.
On a per capita basis, an average of €2,223 was spent on life insurance in France in 2010, €80 more compares to €2,143 in 2009.
Life insurance penetration in France increased on average from 7.31% in 2009 to 7.42% in 2010.
France life insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €1,406.344bn in 2009 to €1,503.441bn in 2010, an increase of €97.097bn or 6.90%.
In 2009, the life insurance distribution channel in France(by insurance premiums underwritten) can be brokendown into 60.0% via bancassurance, 16.0% via direct writing, 14.0% via brokers, 7.0% via agents and 3.0% via other distribution channels.

Non-Life Insurance(assurance non-vie)
In 2010, the total gross written premiums for non-life insurance in France is €63.420bn, an increase of €1.703bn or 2.76% compares to €61.717bn in 2009.
The total claims paid for non-life insurance in France in 2010 is €38.708bn, an increase of €0.947bn or 2.51% compares to €37.761bn in 2009.
On a per capita basis, an average of €980 was spent on non-life insurance in France in 2010, €21 more compares to €959 in 2009.
Non-Life insurance penetration in France in 2010 remained the same as in 2009, at 3.27% on average.
France non-life insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €179.552bn in 2009 to €182.185bn in 2010, an increase of €2.598bn or 1.45%.
In 2009, the non-life insurance distribution channel in France(by insurance premiums underwritten) can be brokendown into 35.0% via agents, 35.0% via direct writing, 18.0% via brokers, 10.0% via bancassurance and 2.0% via other distribution channels.

Motor Insurance
In 2010, the total gross written premiums for motor insurance in France is €18.311bn, an increase of €0.475bn or 2.66% compares to €17.836bn in 2009.
The total claims paid for motor insurance in France in 2010 is €13.061bn, an increase of €0.532bn or 4.25% compares to €12.529bn in 2009.
On a per capita basis, an average of €283 was spent on motor insurance in France in 2010, €6 more compares to €277 in 2009.
Motor insurance penetration in France in 2010 remained the same as in 2009, at 0.95% on average.

Health Insurance
In 2010, the total gross written premiums for health insurance in France is €9.634bn, an increase of €0.576bn or 6.36% compares to €9.058bn in 2009.
The total benefits paid for health insurance in France in 2010 is €6.754bn, an increase of €0.516bn or 8.27% compares to €6.238bn in 2009.
On a per capita basis, an average of €149 was spent on health insurance in France in 2010, €7 more compares to €141 in 2009.
Health insurance penetration in France increased on average from 0.48% in 2009 to 0.49% in 2010.

Property Insurance
In 2010, the total gross written premiums for property insurance in France is €14.549bn, an increase of €0.453bn or 3.21% compares to €14.096bn in 2009.
The total claims paid for property insurance in France in 2010 is €14.200bn, an increase of €2.7bn or 32.48% compares to €11.500bn in 2009.
On a per capita basis, an average of €225 was spent on property insurance in France in 2010, €6 more compares to €219 in 2009.
Property insurance penetration in France in 2010 remained the same as in 2009, at 0.75% on average.

Other Non-Life Insurance
In 2010, the total gross written premiums for other non-life insurance in France is €20.898bn, an increase of €0.171bn or 0.83% compares to €20.727bn in 2009.
On a per capita basis, an average of €321 was spent on other non-life insurance in France in 2010, €1 more compares to €320 in 2009.
Other non-life insurance penetration in France decreased on average from 1.1% in 2009 to 1.08% in 2010.

In 2009, there are 452 insurance companies in France(compares to 461 in 2008), employing 147,700 people(compares to 145,200 in 2008).
In 2009, the total gross written premiums for insurance in France is €199.640bn, an increase of €16.446bn or 8.98% compares to €183.194bn in 2008.
The total benefits and claims paid for insurance in France in 2009 is €125.534bn, an increase of €2.578bn or 2.01% compares to €128.112bn in 2008.
On a per capita basis, an average of €3,102 was spent on insurance in France in 2009, €240 more compares to €2,862 in 2008.
Insurance penetration in France increased on average from 9.48% in 2009 to 10.59% in 2009.
France insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €1,406.552bn in 2008 to €1,585.896bn in 2009, an increase of €179.344bn or 12.75%.
In 2009, France ranked second in European insurance market in terms of total gross written premiums.

Life Insurance(assurance-vie)
In 2009, the total gross written premiums for life insurance in France is €137.923bn, an increase of €15.555bn or 12.71% compares to €122.368bn in 2008.
The total benefits paid for life insurance in France in 2009 is €87.773bn, a decrease of €6.569bn or 6.96% compares to €94.342bn in 2008.
On a per capita basis, an average of €2,143 was spent on life insurance in France in 2009, €231 more compares to €1,912 in 2008.
Life insurance penetration in France increased on average from 6.33% in 2008 to 7.31% in 2009.
France life insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €1,242.297bn in 2008 to €1,406.344bn in 2009, an increase of €164.047bn or 13.21%.

Non-Life Insurance(assurance non-vie)
In 2009, the total gross written premiums for non-life insurance in France is €61.717bn, an increase of €0.891bn or 1.46% compares to €60.826bn in 2008.
The total claims paid for non-life insurance in France in 2009 is €37.761bn, an increase of €3.991bn or 11.82% compares to €33.770bn in 2008.
On a per capita basis, an average of €959 was spent on non-life insurance in France in 2009, €9 more compares to €950 in 2008.
Non-Life insurance penetration in France in increased on average from 3.15% in 2008 to 3.27% in 2009.
France non-life insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €164.255bn in 2008 to €179.552bn in 2009, an increase of €15.927bn or 9.31%.

Motor Insurance
In 2009, the total gross written premiums for motor insurance in France is €17.836bn, a decrease of €0.042bn or 0.23% compares to €17.878bn in 2008.
The total claims paid for motor insurance in France in 2009 is €12.529bn, an increase of €0.611bn or 5.13% compares to €11.918bn in 2008.
On a per capita basis, an average of €277 was spent on motor insurance in France in 2009, €2 less compares to €279 in 2008.
Motor insurance penetration in France increased on average from 0.92% in 2008 to 0.95% in 2009.

Health Insurance
In 2009, the total gross written premiums for health insurance in France is €9.058bn, an increase of €0.555bn or 6.53% compares to €8.503bn in 2008.
The total benefits paid for health insurance in France in 2009 is €6.238bn, an increase of €0.35bn or 5.94% compares to €5.888bn in 2008.
On a per capita basis, an average of €141 was spent on health insurance in France in 2009, €8 more compares to €133 in 2008.
Health insurance penetration in France increased on average from 0.44% in 2008 to 0.48% in 2009.

Property Insurance
In 2009, the total gross written premiums for property insurance in France is €14.096bn, an increase of €0.29bn or 2.10% compares to €13.806bn in 2008.
The total claims paid for property insurance in France in 2009 is €11.500bn, similar to 2008.
On a per capita basis, an average of €219 was spent on property insurance in France in 2009, €3 more compares to €216 in 2008.
Property insurance penetration in France increased on average from 0.71% in 2008 to 0.75% in 2009.

As at 31st December 2008, there are 386 insurance companies in France, compares to 389 in the same period in 2007. In 2008, the premiums written(primes) for France amounted to €243.7 billion, a decrease of €10.1 billion or 3.98% compares to €253.8 billion in 2007. The benefits and claims paid(prestations) in 2008 amounted to €191.6 billion, a significant decrease of €71.7 billion or 27.23% compares to €263.3 billion in 2007.

Out of the €243.7 billion total premiums written in 2008, €140.6 billion is for life insurance(assurance-vie), a decrease of €15.7 billion or 10.04% compares to €156.3 billion in 2007. The rest of €103.1 billion is for non-life insurance(assurance non-vie), an increase of €5.6 billion or 5.74% compares to €97.5 billion in 2007.
The benefits and claims paid in 2008 for life insurance is €114.7 billion, a significant decrease of €75.6 billion or 39.73% compares to €190.3 billion in 2007. Whereas the benefits and claims paid in 2008 for non-life insurance is €77 billion, an increase of €3.9 billion or 5.34% compares to €73.1 billion in 2007.

Assurance Automobile(Motor Insurance) en Assurance de dommages aux biens(Property Insurance)
In 2008, the premiums written for assurance automobile(motor insurance) amounted to €17,846 million, a minute increase of €159 million or 0.9% compares to €17,687 million in 2007. The benefits and claims paid for assurance automobile in 2008 amounted to €13,523 million, an increase of €503 million or 3.86% compares to €13,020 million in 2007.
In 2008, the premiums written for assurance de dommages aux biens(property insurance) amounted to €13,376 million, an increase of €501 million or 3.89% compares to €12,875 million in 2007. The benefits and claims paid for Assurance de dommages aux biens in 2008 amounted to €7,972 million, an increase of €250 million or 3.24% compares to €7,722 million in 2007.