8/26/2024 – Almost three dozen of the 50 largest providers of motor liability insurance expanded their portfolios between 2017 and 2022. Rhion, which only entered the car insurance business in 2017, grew the most. It was able to increase by over 1,200 percent. This is shown by the “Industry Monitor 2017-2022: Motor Vehicle Insurance” by … Read more
14.8.2024 – In addition to old-age pensions and survivors’ benefits, a professional pension fund can also provide cover in the event of occupational disability. However, the associated requirements are often very strict. For lawyers, for example, a benefit may require the return of a professional license. Specialist broker Thomas Stephan describes the problem. ADVERTISING As … Read more
6.8.2024 – Damage that occurs in connection with the practice of a profession can be very expensive and long-term for medical professionals. In special cases, there is a risk of license being withdrawn. Old contracts, on the other hand, often offer only inadequate protection. It is important to adapt the professional and non-professional risks over … Read more
5.8.2024 – In today’s world, companies cannot ignore the danger of cyber risks. Sustainable investments must be made in IT security. The focus should be on holistic solutions for prevention and response to damage. A key component of this is risk assessment. Insurance companies and insurance brokers also play an important role here, writes Gerrit … Read more
February 19, 2024 – Anyone who carelessly increases their transfer limit as part of a phishing attack and thereby enables online fraudsters to access their bank account is acting with gross negligence. He therefore has no right to have his financial institution credit his account with the money stolen by the fraudsters. The Frankfurt am … Read more
January 23, 2024 – At its peak, a deductible brings a cost advantage of 42 percent and a workshop commitment of 36 percent on the annual vehicle premium. This is shown by an evaluation by Verivox. Die Verivox GmbH examined the offerings of 70 motor vehicle insurance companies for savings opportunities for consumers. Around 400 … Read more
8.1.2024 Die Compass Group AG has the end of December Seeback Consulting & Investment Company mbH including their insurance broker subsidiary ZVO GmbH as well as a participation in the One2marketing GmbH accepted. The contractual partners have agreed not to disclose the modalities. “The takeover expands our existing business to include the lucrative dental insurance … Read more
December 22, 2023 – According to a comparison by Check24, singles can save up to 4,285 euros annually by changing their contract. Families sometimes have up to 7,971 euros more in their wallets. The greatest savings opportunities appeared in the area of insurance. The annual savings potential for individuals is up to 3,004 euros and … Read more
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December 14, 2023 – In addition to old-age pensions and survivors’ pensions, a professional pension fund can also provide protection in the event of occupational disability. However, the associated requirements are often very strict. For lawyers, for example, a service may require the return of their professional license. The problem is described by the special … Read more
December 4, 2023 – If a policyholder fails to state in his occupational disability insurance application that he was on short-term sick leave years before due to a mental stress disorder caused by his work, the insurer has the right to withdraw from the contract. The Saarbrücken Higher Regional Court decided this in its judgment … Read more