Insurance made simple — for English speakers in France

The easy way to insure your future and protect your assets

Your trusted insurance partner in France

Based in Cognac, our bilingual team has been helping English-speaking clients for over 20 years. Whether you’ve just moved to France or have been here for years, we are here to make insurance clear, fast and stress-free.

We speak your language — literally — and explain everything in simple terms, so you can make the right decisions without confusion.

What we offer

We provide tailored insurance solutions for individuals, families, and professionals:

French vehicle insurance

Health insurance in France

Business insurance in France

Home insurance in France

Why choose us ?

Over 20 years of experience with expats and international clients

Bilingual team — we explain everything in plain English (We are French. We speak English. And no, we won’t make you fill out a 12-page form in triplicate)

No call centers — real human support, by phone or email

Quick turnaround — get covered in as little as 24h

Based in Cognac, working with clients across all of France

We are not a comparison site — we are an actual agency that helps you get what’s best for you.

Real stories from real clients (5/5 on Google)

Jennifer and all the staff at Agence Generali Cognac were wonderful. They helped us navigate the French Car Insurance system with English documents - a feat not to be underestimated. They were extremely patient, efficient, very informative and even assisted us with documents we needed for another company. I would wholeheartedly recommend them without hesitation. We plan to move all our insurance business to them in the future.

Friendly fast service. I was so happy to have received help with my insurances by someone who spoke English, as my French is not good. With these kinds of paperwork, it was really good to receive this service. Thank you. 🙂

A really good experience - The folks in the Conac office all speak excellent English and are really helpful. Despite speaking OK French I found the jargon and conventions of French house and Car insurance daunting but the Conac office were patient and explained clearly.

Excellent start to finish chantal at the Cognac office is an absolute and pleasurable asset makes life so easy and speaks perfect English couldn't be more helpful or professional thank you

Even if we don’t have hundreds of online reviews, we’ve earned the trust of hundreds of English-speaking clients across France, many of whom have been with us for years.

Trusted partners

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be fluent in French to get insured?

No. We speak English and take care of the paperwork for you.

Can I get insured quickly?

Yes — in most cases, we can provide coverage within 24 to 48 hours.

Is this more expensive than going directly to an insurer?

Not at all. Our prices are transparent, and you benefit from personalised advice at no extra cost.

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Contact Information

Address

16 rue Plumejeau – 16100 COGNAC

Phone

05 45 82 03 20

Email

cognac@agence.generali.fr

Business Hours

Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Your trusted insurance partner in France for over 20 years.

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SAS AGENCE GENERALI COGNAC, whose registered office is located at 2 rue Pillet Will, 75009 Paris, is registered with the Paris Trade and Companies Register under number 844 879 106, and with ORIAS under number 210005547.