Tag: life insurances
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…
Up to 32 euros costs with a contribution of 100 euros
life insurance With a new leaflet, the financial regulator Bafin wants to put a stop to excessive costs. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt For the time being, the EU Commission will probably…
Generali Germany separates from pension fund
Italian insurance group Generali The sale of the pension fund will improve the solvency ratio of Generali Germany by ten percentage points and that of the entire group by one…
R+V-Versicherung struggles with a difficult market environment
Wiesbaden Despite a persistently difficult market environment, the cooperative R+V insurance company is satisfied with the start to 2023. In the German primary insurance business, premium income was EUR 5.8…
Zurich Germany defines new goals – partly against the industry trend
Zurich campus in Cologne The insurer achieved the goals it had set itself a year earlier than planned. (Photo: press photo) Cologne The Cologne-based insurer Zurich Germany has set itself…
Allianz court is critical of the clause
Frankfurt, Munich It can be uncomfortable for Allianz when it comes to Riester insurance: In the first hearing against the insurer on Monday, the Stuttgart Regional Court tended to be…
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…
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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
Bafin sees deficits in alternative investments
rate hike The pressure on insurers to invest in illiquid, higher-yielding asset classes is easing. (Photo: E+/Getty Images) Frankfurt, Munich The German life insurers are changing their investment policy –…
Savings banks are in favor of merging the Riester and Rürup pensions
Savings banks advocate merging Riester and Rürup pensions Politicians are discussing new concepts for private old-age provision. Insurers and savings banks are trying to position themselves early. (Photo: ullstein bild…
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)…
Private old-age provision with pension insurance, Rürup pension & Riester pension
Private pension plan Saving for old age can be challenging. When is the Riester, Rürup pension or a pension insurance worthwhile. Munich From Philipp Vorndran’s point of view, most people…
For whom the Rürup and Riester pension is worthwhile
Private pension provision is gradually becoming an imperative. After all, for many recipients, the state pension is barely enough to cover all their needs. According to the Federal Ministry for…
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…