PHOTOVOLTAIC

GSE IN-ROOF SYSTEM ™

In-Roof Integrated PV system for traditional Photovoltaic Panels

Simple, quick, aesthetic, lightweight,

waterproof and inexpensive!

CERTIFICATIONS AND INSURANCE COVER

2017
BT130003 / MARS 2014 - MARS
CERTIFICATE BBA 0156

V 2.2

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Contents
About us p.3
 
Certifications & Qualifications p.4

Avis Technique - CSTB p.5

MCS 012 - BBA p.6

ETN Report Alpes Controle p.7

Warringtonfire Report : Broof p.8

CSTB Report : Waterproofing analysis p.9

CSTB Report : Ageing analysis p.10

CSTB Report : wind resistance p.12

CERTISOLIS Test Report p.13

Seismic behaviour and slipping resistance p.15

Clamps Report p.16

CHUBB Liability Insurance : trading and product p.17

Projects p.18

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GSE Intégration
ABOUT US...

For more than 10 years, GSE Intégration has been developing an IN-ROOF mounting system that allows
the construction of a solar roof with standard photovoltaic modules.

Founded in 2008, GSE Intégration has quickly established itself as one of the leading players in Europe
for building integrated photovoltaic solutions and related energy saving solutions. GSE Intégration’s
business is to design and market innovative and distinctive patented photovoltaic and aerovoltaic solutions,
systems specially designed to adapt to the needs of users and to meet new environmental regulations.

These solutions are compatible with all architectural choices and roofing styles and with all tiles and slates
on the market in terms of waterproofing, integration and aesthetics.
GSE Intégration designs and manufactures its products in France.

GSE INTÉGRATION KEY STATISTICS

Sales figures 2019 Number of employees Distributor countries Roofs covered with IN-ROOF

54 M€ 38 30 4 500 000 m²

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Certifications & Qualifications
ISO CERTIFICATIONS
GSE Intégration has selected only French companies for the sourcing of the manufacturing process, in
order to have all the necessary certifications and qualifications:

PLATES GSE IN-ROOF

The GSE IN-ROOF plate production plants are located in

France and are certified:
ISO TS 16949 et ISO 9001.

GSE IN-ROOF EDGE JOINERS AND MOUNTINGS

The GSE IN-ROOF edge joiner and mountings production plants

are located in France and Italie and are certified: ISO 9001.

MATERIALS

POLYPROPYLENE PLATES
Polypropylène (PP): is a highly polyvalent polymer that is used as both thermo-plastic and fibre. It is very easily coloured and
doesn’t absorb water. It is much used for moulded automotive equipment (bumpers, dashboards, interior finishing), for garden
furniture and also for manufacturing tanks.
Polypropylene is also used to manufacture food containers that can be machine washed, as it doesn’t melt below 160°C. PP
now has a very broad range of applications, as it is chemically stable, excellent for preserving hygiene, is not subject to corrosion
and can even be machined.

ALUMINIUM ALLOY EDGE JOINERS

Aluminium alloy (AL): The main advantages of aluminium alloy are its light weight, its excellent resistance to corrosion, its
flexibility (easy to work if necessary, for example it can easily be drilled, folded or cut, etc.), and it can be recycled.
Furthermore, black pre-lacquered aluminium alloy offers enhanced corrosion resistance in corrosive atmospheres and the
coating is extremely durable when subjected to UV radiation.

STAINLESS MOUNTINGS
L’inox (IN): Stainless steel (IN): The raw material used for the GSE Intégration mounting system is stainless steel grade 304L
C1000. Stainless steel 304L has great mechanical strength, is very light and offers excellent corrosion resistance (no surface
treatment required).
In addition, stainless steel is electrically and chemically neutral in relation to most other roofing materials (no corrosion cell).
Compared with aluminium alloy, stainless steel also offers the advantage of not breaking when stressed beyond its elastic limit
(it will distort before breaking), while aluminium alloy suddenly fails without prior warning.
Grade C1000 is even stronger than standard grade stainless steel.

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Avis Technique CSTB
AVIS TECHNIQUE n°21/16-57_V4

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS FROM THE CSTB

1/ SCOPE OF USE

• Applicable in portrait format for roof pitches from 13.5° to 45° (24% to 100%)

• Suitable on center field of roofs with curved and interlocking tiles (Clay or concrete)

2/ CLIMATE STABILITY



VALID FOR ALL THE EUROPEAN FRENCH TERRITORY

3/ WATERTIGHTNESS

“Owing to the global design, the installation conditions described in the technical file and the experience
feedbacks, the watertightness of the system can be considered satisfactory”

4/ CONCLUSIONS OF THE “GROUPE SPECIALISE N° 21”

OVERALL ASSESSMENT :
The use of the process in the scope defined in the technical
document has been favourably considered.

VALIDITY :
Until 30st September 2023
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MCS 012 - BBA
CERTIFICAT NO: MCS BBA 0156
BBA TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
GSE INTÉGRATION system’s components:
GSE INTÉGRATION plate
Wedges
Lateral flashings
EPDM Joint
Clamps
Type of installation:
Roof integration

Roof slope:
15° to 50°

Elements of covering:
Tiles or slates

Resistance to maximal wind uplift (kPa): 2,71

calculated by dividing the resistance characteristics
to wind uplift by the partial indicated security’s coefficient

Fire classification:
Broof T4

Videos of MCS012 tests are available on our Youtube channel

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ETN Report Alpes Contrôles
ETN REPORT n° A27T2109 – FAVOURABLE OPINION

ALPES CONTRÔLES TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

1/ SCOPE OF USE
• Useable all over France in the 5 different “wind zones”

• Suitable for all kind of structure

Dossier Technique ETN
• Applicable for roof pitches from 12° à 50° (21% to 119%)
Version 10.1 du Vendredi 28 Mars 2014

Système « GSE INTEGRATION »

Le présent Dossier Technique, référencé Version 10.1 du Vendredi 28 Mars 2014, établi

• Available in Portrait and Landscape par la société GSE, et comportant 50 pages, a été examiné par BUREAU ALPES
CONTROLES echnique Nouvelle référencée BT130003
indice 0.

Dans le cadre de cette évaluation, BUREAU ALPES CONTROLES a émis un rapport

, indiquant son avis sur le procédé.

chaque page du présent document qui ne peut être communiqué qu

2/ ROOF TYPES Validité:

• Suitable as a partial roofing for different kind of ventilated du 1er avril 2021 au 20 avril 2024
du 31 mars 2014 au 31 mars 2017

roof associated with small roofing elements, like tiles (flat, Vincent NANCHE

curved or interlocking) and slates

• Traditional wooden framework composed of purlins,

rafters and battens, according to the building codes
1/50

3/ CLIMATE STABILITY

PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE

Upward loads Extreme wind actions 1860 Pa w/ 4 clamps

(Wind) resistance (Pa) (1) 2400 Pa w/ 6 clamps

Downward loads Extreme snow loads

(Snow) resistance (Pa) (1) 5400 Pa

(1) Nota : Those values have been calculated without taking into account the resistance of
the wooden structure that must be dimensioned according to the Eurocode.

Under these conditions, an ETN is awarded for the GSE IN-ROOF SYSTEM process.

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Warringtonfire Report
FIRE EXPOSURE TESTS BROOF T1, T3, T4 APPROVED
The WarringtonFire laboratories based in Belgium and in England have validated the GSE INTÉGRATION
system’s fireproofing.
The system passed all the current tests according to the different necessary configurations for the French,
Belgian, German, Dutch and English construction.

DETAILS OF THE DIFFERENT TESTS

1/ BROOF T1 : German, Dutch, and Belgian Standard

• 4 x models with different configurations

• Test time until the end of combustion of the firebrands,
wood fibers , etc.
• Use of burning firebrands, ablaze and radiant heat
wood fiber.

2/ BROOF T3 : French Standard

• 2 x models with different configurations

• 2 x 30 minutes of test
• Use of burning firebrands, radiant wind and heat
• Validation for 10° to 70° roof in accordance with the
paragraph 11 “activity sector” of the testing protocol.

3/ BROOF T4 : English Standard

• 4 x models with different configurations

• 4 x 1 hour of test
• The fire did not get through the structure during the
allotted time.

Videos of the fire exposure tests are available

on our YouTube channel

CONCLUSION
The GSE Intégration system is therefore flame-retardant according to the DD CEN/TS 1187:
2012, Test 1, Test 3 et Test 4 standard.

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CSTB Waterproofing analysis report
ANALYSIS OF WATERPROOFING
AND WIND RESISTANCE OF GSE IN-ROOF SYSTEM
WATERPROOFING TESTS IN RAIN

CONCLUSIONS
GSE IN-ROOF SYSTEM kit, with ZNshine Solar
photovoltaic panels, was effectively waterproof under
severe rain/wind conditions (rainfall 130 mm/h with a
wind speed of 14 m/s) and a shallow roof slope.

TESTS OF REMOVAL BY WIND

CONCLUSIONS
The integration system GSE IN-ROOF, with photovoltaic
panels, on a traditional GR13 tile roofing, was tested for
waterproofing and for its resistance to strong winds.

The waterproofing tests, under a combination of wind

and rain, confirmed that the integration system is
effective. Waterproofing performance is summarised in
the table below:

OVERVIEW OF WATERPROOFING TEST RESULTS

Full scale tests, conducted in a climatic blower system,
on 2011, 2016 and 2019, confirmed the effectiveness
of the GSE IN-ROOF SYSTEM under severe climatic
conditions.

Type of Slope Wind-rain Angle of incidence Observations Test

Roofing length intensity Slope in relation to wind during test result

GR13 Tile 14 m/s 12° 0°, No leak

in baked clay 8.2 m 130 mm/h (21%) + 30°, + 60°, if properly Positive
- 30°, - 60°, installed

Tile Volnay 8.2 m 14 m/s 17° 0°, No leak

PV 130 mm/h (31%) + 30°, + 60°, if properly Positive
- 30°, - 60°, installed

The videos of the wind and rain resistance tests are available on our Youtube channel

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CSTB Ageing analysis report
ACCELERATED AGEING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE
MOUNTING PANELS
1/ ACCELERATED AGEING IN RELATION

Method of exposure to UV radiation

The accelerated ageing tests were conducted in
compliance with standards NF EN ISO 4892-1 and 2 :
“Exposure to a Xenon arc lamp light source”, method A,
cycle 1, under the following conditions :
• energy spectrum lighting: 0.51 W/m² at 340 nm,
giving an overall energy spectrum lighting of 550 W/m²
(wavelength: 290-800 nm),
• air temperature in chamber: 38°C ± 3°C,
• relative humidity (RH): 50% ± 10%,
• temperature on BST type black panel: 65°C ± 3°C,
• watering cycle :
- watering : 18 mn ± 0.5 mn,
- drying : 102 mn ± 0.5 mn,
• permanent lighting.
Exposure duration: 2000 hours.

2/ ACCELERATED AGEING IN STOVE

Method of climatic exposure

The climatic ageing tests were conducted under the
following conditions :
• 10 cycles, as follows :
- 8 h at 50°C and 95% relative humidity
- Transition 1 h
- 16 h at –20°C
- Transition 1 h

3/ TENSILE STRENGTH CHARACTERISTICS

Test principle and conditions

Measurement of rupture force and extension of a rectangular test piece, drawn along its main axis at
constant velocity.
Test conditions are defined by standard NF EN ISO 527-2 :
• Test piece geometry: type 1B (dumbbell).
• Test conditions: 23°C and RH 50%.
• Velocity for modulus computing: 2 mm/min
Test velocity is 30 mm/min.

SUMMARY OF TENSILE STRENGTH AFTER AGEING TEST RESULTS

Results were computed in accordance with standard NF EN ISO 527-1. The tests confirmed that elasticity
Et (MPa), maximum acceptable loading δΜ (MPa), rupture load δΒ (MPa) and distortion capacity before
rupture εΒ (%) remained unchanged after the various treatment cycles defined above.

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CSTB Report - Ageing analysis
AGEING ANALYSIS IN REAL CONDITIONS

1/ CHARPY IMPACT TEST

The tests has been performed according to the EN ISO 179-1 (Aug 2010) standard
• Pendulum : 2J
• Impact speed : 2.919 m/s

Control « North » « South »

Frame Frame Frame

Mean Values (kJ/m²) 4.1 4.9 5.0

Standard deviation 0.4 0.4 0.3

Dispersion (%) 9.3 7.2 5.1

Those results show a non-significant evolution of the resilience of the aged material.

2/ FATIGUE AND WATERTIGHTNESS COUPLED TEST

Consist in a fatigue test with a watertightness control of the sample according to the NF EN ISO 7500-1,
NF E 11 063 and the NF EN ISO 6892-1 standards.

70,000 cycling loads applied on the fixing system:

Watertightness control => “nothing to report, no leak has been detected on the water flow area.”

CONCLUSION

Even after 2 years of use, the product degradation meets our expectation according to those
results and the watertightness of the water flow areas is insured even after an extreme
mechanical stress.

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CSTB Report wind resistance
WIND LOAD RESISTANCE COMPLIANT TO NF EN 12179
The tests were performed according to standard NF EN 12179
(October 2000): wind load resistance - Test method.

PRESSURE/DEPRESSION VALUES VALIDATED

Theoretical wind pressure Theoretical wind depression

1700 Pa - 1700 Pa

MEASUREMENT OF DISTORTION TO PRESSURE/

DEPRESSION THEORY

1 700

1 700

1 700

1 700

NO SIGNIFICANT DEFORMATION WAS OBSERVED.

RESISTANCE TO WIND LOAD IN INCREASED

The model is subject to pressure and Pressure Depression

Objects (Pa) (Pa) Criteria Results
depression, increased wind load equal
to 150% of the theoretical wind load. No permanent damage should occur over
framing members, the filling elements,
openings, fasteners or anchors. The
elements, decorative beading and covers Satisfying
must remain securely attached and the
linings of the joints shall not be moved.

TEST OF RESISTANCE TO DESTRUCTION

To validate the theoretical load values due to the wind, the model was subjected to an extreme depression
load to be greater than 236% of the design load.

Objects Depression destruction / maximum Observations

A -5755 Pa NO RECORDED DETERIORATION

Conclusion: The model has undergone depression loads of 5,755 Pa (340% of the theoretical value)
without proven deterioration. This test validates easily the permissible load value of 1 700 Pa.

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CERTISOLIS Test report
MECHANICAL AND CLIMATIC VALIDATION
OF GSE IN-ROOF SYSTEM
PRE-CONDITIONING FOR UV RADIATION TESTS

Sample(s) 20120903-M006 / 20120903-M007

Date tests conducted 10/18/2012 to 11/06/2012

Test equipment E-201012023

Conclusion COMPLIANT

THERMAL CYCLING TESTS (200 CYCLES)

Sample(s) 20120903-M005 (STRUCTURE) + M008 (MODULE)

Date tests conducted 10/18/2012 to 11/28/2012

Test equipment Climatic chamber

Conclusion NO DEFECT OBSERVED

HUMID HEAT TESTING (1000 HOURS)

Sample(s) 20120903-M002 (STRUCTURE) + M009 (MODULE)

Date tests conducted 10/19/2012 to 11/30/2012

Test equipment Climatic chamber

Conclusion NO DEFECT OBSERVED

CONCLUSIONS

The module remained in its structure throughout the

duration of the test and met the requirements of
paragraph 10.16 of standard NF EN 61215.

The GSE IN-ROOF SYSTEM subjected to the UV radiation pre-conditioning test exhibited no visual
defect after 15 kWh.m2 of exposure to UV radiation.

The modules installed with GSE IN-ROOF SYSTEM that have been subjected to climatic testing (Cycling
and Humid heat) remained in their structure throughout the duration of the tests.
No defect observed.

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CERTISOLIS Test report
TEST RELATED TO THE EXPANSION OF THE GSE INTEGRATION SYSTEM

THERMAL CYCLING TEST (200 CYCLES) H U M I D H E AT T E S T (1000 HOURS)

Sample(s) 20120903-M005 (STRUCTURE) + M008 (MODULE) Sample(s) 20120903-M002 (STRUCTURE) + M009 (MODULE)

Date test conducted from 10/18/2012 to 11/28/2012 Date test conducted from 10/19/2012 to 11/30/2012

20120903-M008 installed with a GSE Integration 20120903-M009 installed with a GSE Integration
structure. structure.
20120903-M005 mounted on a wooden structure 20120903-M002 mounted on a wooden structure
Test conditions Test conditions
for assembly onto an alloy chassis. for assembly onto an alloy chassis.
Climatic chamber Climatic chamber
200 cycles from -40°C to +85°C 1000 h at +85°C, RH 85%

Test equipment Climatic chamber Test equipment Climatic chamber

Conclusion NO DEFECT OBSERVED Conclusion NO DEFECT OBSERVED

CONCLUSIONS

Modules installed with GSE mounting systems were subjected to climatic testing [thermal cycling
(200 cycles from -40°C to +85°C) and humid heat]. The modules remained in place in
their structure throughout the entire test period and were not damaged in any way.

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Seismic behaviour
and slipping resistance
ANALYSIS OF THE SLIPPING RESISTANCE OF THE SYSTEM
Each test specimen is composed of a model with 2 PV modules (1 line in portrait format) on which
is applied a representative snow load. 4 tests have been performed for different pitches values:
12°, 30°, 45° & 50°.

Typical snow load value : PSD 1800 Pa

Typical snow load applied : PN 2970 N/module

Extreme snow load value: PU 4460 N/module

Snow load needed before wrecking : PRUIN 9100 N/module

• 12 to 45°: No wrecking observed at 9100 N (910 kg/module)

• 50°: the PV module frame has been wrecked after 45 min of a 9100 N load

SEISMIC BEHAVIOR OF THE SYSTEM

Analysis of the system behaviour under seismic activity, while it is considered as a “non-structural
element” according to the following standards:

• Eurocode 8 : NF EN 1998-1 and National Annex

• Eurocode 5 : NF EN 1995-1 and National Annex

For the metropolitan France, the system complies with

all the seismic zones for all kind of buildings (including
buildings Class IV as defined in the Eurocode 8).

In comparison, the worst case in United-Kingdom is not worse than the zone III in France that we can consider
the system complying with all the seismic zones in United Kingdom.

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Clamps report
CLAMPS RESISTANCE – WIND ZONES

WIND ZONE – EUROCODE 1 & NV 65

The current standards allow us to define specific mechanical

resistances of the system, according to the wind actions
and the location of the PV field on the roof.

Roof zone - Eurocode 1 & NV 65

CLAMPS RESISTANCE

The results of tests conducted by CERTISOLIS (French

test lab) have showed off the mechanical resistance of the
system for each kind of clamps setting (4 or 6 clamps).

WIND ZONES/CLAMPS RELATION

Thus, we can establish global recommendations for the number of clamps to apply in all zones ruled by the Eurocode:

Example : In wind zone 3 up to 8 m above the ridge, the GSE IN-ROOF system can be installed on the entire roof
(including corners and edges) with 6 clamps.
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CHUBB Liability Insurance
LIABILITY INSURANCE TRADING AND PRODUCT

ACE European Group Limited, a Chubb Company, Le Colisée,

8 avenue de l’Arche - 92419 Courbevoie Cedex, certifies that GSE
INTEGRATION, 5 RUE MORAND, 93400 ST OUEN, is covered under
Casualty policy FRCASA034379, the purpose of which is to cover the
financial consequences of liability incurred by the Insured for damage
or injury caused to third-parties and arising from the Insured’s activities
stated in the Contract.

From 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2021.

Attestation d’assurance Période de Garantie / Insurance Period :

Responsabilité Civile
Casualty Insurance Certificate Du 13 février 2018 au 31 décembre 2018/ From 13th February 2018 to 31st December 2019.

Chubb European Group Limited, Le Colisée, 8 avenue de l’Arche - 92419 Courbevoie Cedex, atteste couvrir par police La présente attestation est délivrée pour servir et valoir ce que de droit et n’implique qu’une présomption de
Responsabilité Civile N° FRCASA34379, la Société : garantie à la charge de l’assureur.
This certificate is issued as a purpose of information only and is delivered to whom it may be concerned. It does not imply coverage from the
Insurer.
Chubb European Group Limited, Le Colisée, 8 avenue de l’Arche - 92419 Courbevoie Cedex, certifies that

GSE INTEGRATION Cette attestation ne peut engager Chubb European Group Limited au-delà des conditions générales et autres documents
5 RUE MORAND contractuels, auxquels elle se réfère.
93400 ST OUEN The certificate shall not engage Chubb European Group Limited beyond the terms and conditions of the policy which it refers to.

Fait à Courbevoie, le 26 février 2018

contre les conséquences pécuniaires de la Responsabilité Civile qu’elle est susceptible d’encourir à l’égard des tiers à l’occasion
de l’exercice des activités définies au contrat.
Is covered under Casualty policy N° FRCASA34379 , the purpose of which is to cover the financial consequences of liability incurred by the
Insured for damage or injury caused to third-parties and arising from the Insured’s activities stated in the Contract.

Limites / Limits :

Garanties Montant des garanties

Coverages Amount

Responsabilité Civile Exploitation / Public liability 8.000.000€ par sinistre / per claim
Dont / included
Faute Inexcusable / Gross negligence 3.000.000€ par sinistre et par année
d’assurance / per claim and in the
annual aggregate

Atteintes à l’environnement soudaines et accidentelles (Dommages Corporels, 1.500.000€ par sinistre et par année
Matériels et Immatériels Consécutifs) / sudden and accidental pollution d’assurance / per claim and in the
annual aggregate
Autres dommages matériels et immatériels / property damages and financial 5.000.000€ par sinistre / per claim
losses
Dont / Included
Dommages immatériels non-consécutifs / pure financial losses 750.000€ par sinistre / per claim
Dommages aux biens confiés / property in care, custody and control 750.000€ par sinistre / per claim

Garanties Montant des garanties

Coverages Amount

8.000.000€ par sinistre et par année

Responsabilité Civile Produits / Products liability d’assurance / per claim and in the
annual aggregate
Dont / included
5.000.000€ par sinistre et par année
Dommages matériels et immatériels d’assurance / per claim and in the
annual aggregate
Dont / Included
750.000€ par sinistre et par année
Dommages immatériels non-consécutifs (sur base Loss of Use pour les
d’assurance / per claim and in the
USA/Canada)/ pure financial losses(on Loss of Use basis for USA/Canada)
annual aggregate
750.000€ par sinistre et par année
Frais de retrait et frais de dépose-repose engagés par l’Assuré / First party recall
d’assurance / per claim and in the
costs and First party dismantling and re-mantling costs
annual aggregate

Chubb European Group Limited , compagnie d’assurance de droit anglais sise 100 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 3BP, immatriculée sous le numéro 1112892 et
Chubb European Group Limited , compagnie d’assurance de droit anglais sise 100 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 3BP, immatriculée sous le numéro 1112892 et dont la succursale pour la France est sise Le Colisée, 8, avenue de l'Arche à Courbevoie (92400), numéro d’identification 450 327 374 R.C.S. Nanterre.
dont la succursale pour la France est sise Le Colisée, 8, avenue de l'Arche à Courbevoie (92400), numéro d’identification 450 327 374 R.C.S. Nanterre. Chubb European Group Limited est soumise aux contrôles de la Prudential Regulation Authority PRA (20 Moorgate, London EC2R 6DA, Royaume Uni) et de la
Chubb European Group Limited est soumise aux contrôles de la Prudential Regulation Authority PRA (20 Moorgate, London EC2R 6DA, Royaume Uni) et de la Financial Conduct Authority FCA (25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, Londres E14 5HS, Royaume Uni).
Financial Conduct Authority FCA (25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, Londres E14 5HS, Royaume Uni).

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