We have visited the Web site of SOS-ASSURÉS

http ://www.sos-assures.fr (French only)

We discovered this French site that those who wants to know more about insurance will surely find very interesting. The Canadian or Quebec Web user should, however, be aware that some of the information contained on this site will apply only on French soil. This site nonetheless does offer a mine general information on insurance. However, it is available only in French.

The site is aimed at policyholders, disasters victims, and people suffiring accidents, who are looking for objective information on insurance coverage as well as advice on how to defend their rights with insurers. Here are a few of the themes developed:

• Generalities: why purchase insurance? Who are insurers? How do you choose them? etc.

• Contract law: subscribing, modifying or cancelling in insurance contract.

• Leading types of insurance: Information explaining automobile insurance, residential insurance, business insurance, life insurance or other insured risks like loan insurance.

• Glossary of insurance terms: for a better grasp of the insurer’s jargon.

• Letter from Assurman: this is the hero of the site.

• Insurance pearls: humouristic phrases culled from letters to insurers.

You can also access other headings such as: Test Your Knowledge, Links, News Flash, Letters from Readers, Insurers’ Forum.

Readers, as well as insurance companies, associations, and entities are encouraged to let us know their Web page. We will be pleased to check it out and tell our readers about it.