Tag: GDV
Life insurers are expecting a significant slump in new business
life insurances Lower income is to be expected for life insurance in particular. (Photo: dpa) Munich In new business with life insurance, there should be strong losses in the current…
Insurers are ahead of politics
Frankfurt, Munich Almost two years after the devastating flood disaster in the Ahr valley, the discussion about comprehensive insurance protection for property owners is gaining new impetus. On Friday, the…
Insurers are stable in the current environment
Frankfurt As interest rates have risen, it has become easier for insurers to meet their capital requirements. Thanks to sufficient own funds, the insurance industry sees itself in a good…
Motor vehicle insurers must adapt to these new business areas
Munich The traditional car insurance is facing massive changes. The younger generation in particular is increasingly turning to car sharing, leasing and subscription models. This is leading to a rethinking…
For whom Riester can still be worthwhile
Frankfurt Riester savers have to brace themselves for sobering numbers these days. Because the providers of the more than three million subsidized old-age provision contracts with funds send out their…
Countries require nationwide compulsory insurance for natural hazards
Flood disaster in the Ahr Valley, July 2021 As early as June 2022, the Prime Ministers’ Conference had spoken out in favor of introducing compulsory insurance for natural hazards. In…
Life insurers feel lower demand in 2022
detached house Insurers can grant real estate loans with long fixed interest rates. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt When it comes to real estate financing, consumers do not think of life insurers…
Companies demand courage in sustainable transformation
Frankfurt German insurers want to play an important role in the sustainable transformation of the economy. As institutional investors, they have recently made great efforts to make their investments more…
The 14 billion euro risk for the financial sector
customer advisory If there were a ban on commission, many banks and intermediaries would have to change their business models and switch to an ongoing service fee. (Photo: E+/Getty Images)…
ChatGPT could lead to more insurance fraud
Frankfurt The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in the insurance industry. Especially in claims processing, AI-based systems help to simplify and significantly accelerate settlement.…
Federal Council stops so-called whistleblower law
Berlin Whistleblowers who uncover abuses in companies must continue to wait for better protection in Germany. The Whistleblower Protection Act launched by the traffic light groups in the Bundestag last…
Insurers want a fresh start – away from the unpopular Riester pension
Active in old age The high cost of living means that many people are putting less money into retirement provision – despite a rise in interest rates. (Photo: imago images/Westend61)…
GDV officially presents new concept
retired couple The insurers want a subsidized old-age provision with simpler subsidies, more flexible guarantees and an annuity for life. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt, Munich The insurance industry had long campaigned…
“We don’t see a wave of bankruptcies, but a normalization”
Munich, Frankfurt These are figures that are frightening at first glance: there are said to be 16 percent more insolvencies this year, with a nominal impact of 17,000 companies. In…
Bavaria pays part of the insurance premiums for farmers
Munich The increasing threats posed by climate change are leading to new insurance concepts for agriculture, which is particularly affected. Bavaria is the first federal state to decide that the…
Munich Re: Insurers under pressure
Munich A growing number of severe natural catastrophes have caused severe damage on all continents in the past year. Hurricane Ian, which hit the west coast of Florida at the…
Homeowners insurance will be up to 30 percent more expensive in 2023
Residential building fire Insurance coverage will be significantly more expensive in 2023. (Photo: imago images/7aktuell) Frankfurt Consumers have to be prepared for significant premium increases in residential building insurance. Brokers…
Federal Minister of Justice Buschmann: “Countries can introduce compulsory insurance”
Berlin A mandatory insurance against natural hazards for buildings desired by the federal states will not be implemented by the federal government for the time being. Federal Minister of Justice…
Insurer Zurich is increasingly focusing on prevention
Frankfurt The insurer Zurich expects that in view of the many new risks, companies will not always be able to find suitable insurance cover in the future and is therefore…
Car insurance in the test: These providers are convincing
accident car Car insurance premiums are increasing. (Photo: imago images/Future Image) Cologne The rising prices are noticeable in the car industry. Spare parts cost more because energy is becoming more…