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AI Summary of Article 180 General good

This text clarifies that neither the Member State where a risk is situated nor the Member State of the commitment can obstruct a policyholder's ability to enter into a contract with an insurance provider that is authorised under Article 14.

It emphasises that such contracts must not contravene legal provisions aimed at safeguarding the general good within either Member State. This reinforces the principle of mutual recognition and regulatory compliance, ensuring cross-border insurance activities can proceed while respecting national legal frameworks.

Version status: Applicable | Document consolidation status: Updated to reflect all known changes
Version date: 1 January 2016 - onwards
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Article 180 General good

Neither the Member State in which a risk is situated nor the Member State of the commitment shall prevent a policy holder from concluding a contract with an insurance undertaking authorised under the conditions of Article 14 as long as that conclusion of contract does not conflict with legal provisions protecting the general good in the Member State in which the risk is situated or in the Member State of the commitment.