December 7, 2020 – In a current test on tariffs, transparency, convenience and customer service, VAV, Zurich and the Wüstenrot offer Klickmal come off best. A total of 22 insurers and brands were examined. Where there is criticism from the testers, this does not differ substantially from previous analyzes. The Society for consumer studies ltd … Read more
December 7, 2020 – In 2019, the most car thefts were registered in Berlin in absolute terms. In the 81 major German cities, the rate of change was between plus over 55 and minus 57 percent. In relation to the population, Berlin has replaced Cottbus as the “capital of car thieves”, as the current police … Read more
December 4, 2020 – Goods that are transported in their own vehicles by their own employees can be covered by company traffic insurance. It closes the gap between public liability and content insurance. In this way, expensive spare parts, valuable merchandise or high-priced pharmaceuticals that could be stolen during transport or damaged as a result … Read more
02/02/2020 – Brokers do not have to disclose to their new customers until March whether they invest in investment products according to ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) criteria. Sustainability is not limited to capital investments – in addition to your own business, this can also apply to products. This is the case if, in the event … Read more
11/25/2020 – Sustainability can be understood to mean different things. According to a new survey, that seems to be particularly true when it comes to insurance. While providers tend to focus on green systems, when it comes to sustainability and insurance, customers tend to think of security and the long term. Basically, however, only very … Read more
11/23/2020 – Citing an exceptional situation clause, the defendant insurer rejected legal protection for various lawsuits relating to Covid-19. The Association for Consumer Information has now complained that this clause is grossly disadvantageous, non-transparent and therefore prohibited. The Commercial Court of Vienna largely agreed with his argument. The Association for Consumer Information (VKI) as an … Read more
November 20, 2020 – The demand for securing hybrid and digital events rose rapidly in the corona year. The specialty insurer Hiscox is recording significant growth in new business here. Hiscox manager Peter Pillath spoke to VersicherungsJournal about risks, coverage, the uncertainty factor technology, claims and prospects. For three years the Hiscox SA, branch for … Read more
November 20, 2020 – If an insured cannot conclusively prove that their building was damaged in a storm in accordance with the insurance conditions, their insurer is not obliged to pay. The Saarland Higher Regional Court ruled that on October 9, 2020 (5 U 61/19). One of the homeowners had taken out storm damage insurance … Read more
20.11.2020 The ING-Diba Austria branch recently offers one Credit protection for consumer loans, this in cooperation with the Axa. Credit protection is offered as an option in the course of the application for installment, home or car loans. In the application, no information on the state of health is required, explains the ING. Epidemics or … Read more
November 20, 2020 – Uniqa was able to keep premium income and pre-tax earnings practically constant in the first nine months compared to the same period of the previous year. The expense for insurance benefits has decreased and the underwriting result has doubled. The downside: persistently high costs and poor investment income. The first nine … Read more