Tag: Property insurance & liability insurance
Julia Wiens becomes Bafin’s new insurance supervisor
Julia Wiens The qualified mathematician began her career in 1994 at the life insurer Securitas Gilde. (Photo: Baloise) Frankfurt Baloise board member Julia Wiens will be the top insurance supervisor…
Hannover Re expects prices to continue to rise
storm Extreme weather events hit Europe again this summer. (Photo: imago images/Kirchner-Media) Frankfurt Geopolitical uncertainties, an increase in natural catastrophes and high inflation rates are also affecting the insurance industry.…
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…
So you don’t have to bear the costs
heat pump If homeowners are not careful, they will be left with the costs if their heat pump is stolen. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Anyone who currently buys an air heat…
Swiss Re prevails against ex-Wirecard boss Markus Braun
Markus Brown Ex-Wirecard CEO Markus Braun has been in custody for almost three years. His main defense attorney is Alfred Dierlamm (right), one of the best-known criminal lawyers in this…
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…
Rising premiums – this is how homeowners can save
Burned out roof truss Home insurance is getting more and more expensive. (Photo: IMAGO/Silas Stein) Frankfurt Homeowners must be prepared for the fact that homeowners insurance will soon become even…
Against the cost pressure: insurance premiums could rise
car accident In motor vehicle insurance, consumers must expect further increases in premiums. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Insurance customers must be prepared for further increases in premiums. The premium adjustments made…
What’s the protection for the big day?
Wedding Insurance According to a guide from the German Savings Banks and Giro Association, a wedding costs between 6,000 and 30,000 euros. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf It could have been so…
Insurer Allianz wants to ‘close’ structured alpha scandal today
Munich Despite the recent record result, Allianz boss Oliver Bäte calls for significantly greater efforts in the coming years. “Even if we have already achieved a lot, I believe that…
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…
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 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,…
Ranking 2023: The best travel cancellation insurance
Tonga Islands beach If the trip falls through due to illness, for example, travel cancellation insurance will at least compensate for the financial loss. (Photo: dpa) Cologne For the first…