These motor liability insurers gained the most customers

These motor liability insurers gained the most customers

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

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

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 In special cases, there is a risk of license being withdrawn.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

Frankfurt Higher Regional Court Rules Bank Customer Liable for Phishing Attack, No Right to Credit

Frankfurt Higher Regional Court Rules Bank Customer Liable for Phishing Attack, No Right to Credit

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

Verivox Study Reveals Up to 42% Savings on Vehicle Insurance Premiums Through Deductible and Workshop Commitment

Verivox Study Reveals Up to 42% Savings on Vehicle Insurance Premiums Through Deductible and Workshop Commitment

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

Compass Group AG Acquires Seeback Consulting & Investment Company mbH and One2marketing GmbH, Expanding into Dental Insurance Market

Compass Group AG Acquires Seeback Consulting & Investment Company mbH and One2marketing GmbH, Expanding into Dental Insurance Market

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

Check24 Comparison: How Singles and Families Can Save Up to 7,971 Euros Annually

Check24 Comparison: How Singles and Families Can Save Up to 7,971 Euros Annually

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

Understanding Professional Pension Funds and Occupational Disability for Lawyers: Insights from Expert Thomas Stephan

Understanding Professional Pension Funds and Occupational Disability for Lawyers: Insights from Expert Thomas Stephan

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