Bafin approves merger of Barmenia and Gothaer – Economy

Bafin approves merger of Barmenia and Gothaer – Economy

No, the German football champions Bayer 04 Leverkusen will not be wearing “Barmenia Gothaer” on their jerseys this season, even though the merger of the two insurers is close to completion. In 2024/2025, the simple “Barmenia” will remain in the first Bundesliga. The new name will be there in the future, but not in the … Read more

Professional insurance: Very high hurdles in the event of occupational disability

Professional insurance: Very high hurdles in the event of occupational disability

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

Visits to specialists soon only for privately insured people

Visits to specialists soon only for privately insured people

IKK boss Ralf Hermes is calling for private health insurance for specialist visits. Insured persons should pay up to a deductible of 2,000 euros themselves. Ralf Hermes is known for his controversial statements. Now the head of the IKK Innovationskrankenkasse (277,531 insured persons) has made another controversial proposal: He is calling for voluntary private health … Read more

Does the employer have the right to insure the citizen but not his family? “Health insurance” defines

Does the employer have the right to insure the citizen but not his family? “Health insurance” defines

In response to an observer who asked: “Does the employer have the right to provide health insurance to a married citizen without his family members?”, the Council confirmed that the private sector employer is obliged to provide compulsory coverage provided for everyone. Saudi and non-Saudi employees and their family members are included in the system. … Read more

Around every second privately insured person gets contributions refunded / …

Around every second privately insured person gets contributions refunded / …

08.08.2024 – 12:00 LVM Insurance Münster (ots) Their strong cost awareness is currently paying off for almost 40,000 privately insured people: They will receive a portion of the premiums they paid in 2023 back from LVM Health Insurance. On average, this premium refund amounts to around 650 euros per contract. In total, LVM Health Insurance … Read more

Professional liability: Doctors often not adequately insured

Professional insurance: Very high hurdles in the event of occupational disability

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

How Allianz is restructuring its sales

How Allianz is restructuring its sales

August 5, 2024 – Allianz is convinced of the importance of local representatives and will continue to rely on a national presence in the future. One focus of the investments laid out in the “ABV Future Program” is on group sales. Several measures in the program, including dedicated and part-time sales representatives, were implemented as … Read more

Risk assessment becomes a success factor in cyber insurance

Professional insurance: Very high hurdles in the event of occupational disability

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

More skin cancer cases: Insurance company urges prevention

More skin cancer cases: Insurance company urges prevention

More skin cancer cases: Insurance company urges prevention 02.08.2024, 15:57 A health insurance company gives tips on how to protect yourself from UV radiation and urges people to take precautions. Carelessness at a young age increases the risk of cancer. The number of skin cancer cases has increased in Hesse. (Symbolic image) © Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/dpa … Read more