Tag: insurers
Five of the twelve largest life insurers are financially sound
E-mountain bike rider The costs of many life insurers have been criticized. Frankfurt The economic situation of German life insurers is currently mixed: the increased interest rates mean they can…
Insurers are becoming more cautious when investing in real estate
Frankfurt, Munich Insurers are increasingly reluctant to invest in real estate. It is true that the real estate quota in the sector has recently continued to rise. The share of…
Company pension schemes are intended to save the business of life insurers
senior couple Life insurers still see potential for growth in company pension schemes. (Photo: www.imago-images.de) Frankfurt High inflation and sharp rises in interest rates are putting life insurers under increasing…
Two years later, insurers draw a sobering conclusion
Flood disaster in the Ahr Valley Less than half of the affected homeowners had elemental protection. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt, Munich The balance sheet is sobering even two years after the…
Insurers fear premiums will double
Civil protection in transition Floods caused major damage in the Ahr Valley two years ago – but there are still too few insurance companies in Germany. (Photo: dpa) Munich The…
Market environment for private health insurers remains challenging
In the hospital Private patients are usually entitled to treatment by a chief physician. (Photo: Westend61/Getty Images) Frankfurt The corona crisis appears to have been overcome in 2023, but the…
Public insurers could be forced to merge
Frankfurt, Munich The sharply rising costs could lead to mergers among public insurers. According to the rating agency Fitch, many providers are under increasing pressure to generate earnings. Against this…
Insurers are investing in the renaissance of interest-bearing securities
View of Frankfurt’s banking district Insurers are also hoping for high returns from company investments. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The insurers’ investment professionals are rediscovering the advantages of fixed-income securities. Amid…
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…
Innovation: Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing insurers
Munich New technological possibilities will significantly change the business of insurers in many areas in the coming years. Through artificial intelligence (AI) and the use of new forms of communication,…
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…
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)…
How pension funds and insurers were able to invest billions in real estate junk bonds
Luxembourg The fund service providers create shell companies with cryptic names for the business. (Photo: new-horizons.eu/ddp images) Zurich They are among the riskiest interest-bearing securities on the market: subordinated debt…
How pension funds and insurers were able to invest billions in real estate junk bonds
Luxembourg The fund service providers create shell companies with cryptic names for the business. (Photo: new-horizons.eu/ddp images) Zurich They are among the riskiest interest-bearing securities on the market: subordinated debt…
Consumers complain about delayed payments – Bafin warns insurers
life insurance An IT migration is causing problems for the life insurer Proxalto. (Photo: imago/imagebroker) Frankfurt The financial regulator Bafin requires insurers to provide contractually agreed services quickly. Sometimes consumers…
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…
That’s what life insurers like Allianz say
alliance The insurance group is preparing investors for the introduction of new accounting rules. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt After a long period of preparation, new accounting standards for insurers will come…