BarmeniaGothaer CEOs reveal 2025 priorities: deepening their merger, enhancing broker support with digital tools like BiPRO, and launching new products. Get the insights for insurance advisors.…

Discover why employer-paid health insurance (betriebliche Krankenversicherung, bKV) is booming in Germany. Over 47,000 companies now offer this benefit, covering 2.3 million employees.…

New data reveals a record 5.58 million people in Germany received long-term care benefits in 2023. Discover the trends in home vs. nursing home care and what this means for your financial planning.…

Discover which German private health insurance (PKV) companies publicly share their lawsuit rates (Prozessquoten). See the data from the few transparent insurers and learn why this metric matters for your coverage.…

Discover the latest 2024 trends in Germany's private health insurance (PKV) market. See how demand is shifting away from deductibles, which supplemental plans are rising, and what this means for your coverage.…

Germany's largest public health fund, Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), is raising its supplementary contribution to 2.45% for 2025. Learn about the cost increase, TK's budget, and their call for systemic healthcare reform.…

With 3 in 4 people needing long-term care, discover why private insurance is essential. Learn from Allianz's Dr. Thomas Wiesemann on overcoming the fear of planning, comparing policy types, and securing your financial future against rising care costs.…

Explore the SPD's plans for a German Citizen's Insurance (Bürgerversicherung) and pension reforms. We break down the proposed changes, analyze the potential impact on private insurers, and draw key comparisons to the US healthcare system with Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance plans.…

Official data shows 5.7 million people in Germany require long-term care, a 14% increase. Discover key demographics, the burden on family caregivers, and why this trend matters for your future planning, similar to US eldercare challenges.…

91 out of 93 German public health insurance (GKV) funds are raising their supplementary contribution in 2025. Learn how this affects your monthly costs, which funds are most expensive, and strategies to save money on health insurance.…

Discover which German private health insurance (PKV) providers offer the best policy terms in 2025. Our analysis of top-rated plans for employees and civil servants helps you choose superior coverage, similar to evaluating high-quality US private health insurance.…

Nursing home residents in Germany face soaring out-of-pocket costs, with projections reaching over €4,000 per month. Learn about the financial burden, regional differences, and why long-term care planning is essential, similar to preparing for US nursing home expenses.…

A recent survey reveals the most important supplemental insurance benefits for members of public health insurance. Discover why dental coverage tops the list and how supplemental plans bridge critical gaps in your healthcare.…

Germany's 9th Ageing Report reveals a 14% surge in long-term care needs and growing regional disparities. Learn about the pressure on family caregivers, systemic challenges, and proposed reforms for sustainable care, with insights relevant to US eldercare planning.…

Complaints to the German Private Health Insurance (PKV) Ombudsman rose sharply in 2024. Discover the main reasons for disputes—like claim denials and coverage issues—and learn how to protect your rights, drawing parallels to challenges in US private health insurance.…

The AssCompact Award 2025 ranks Germany's best private health, supplemental, and long-term care insurers based on broker votes. See which companies lead in full coverage, add-ons, and new employer-provided plans.…

German private health insurance (PKV) reports strong growth in 2024, especially for supplemental plans. Discover key trends on premiums, aging reserves, and how PKV navigates rising healthcare costs.…

New survey data reveals 95% of German private health insurance (PKV) customers are satisfied with their insurer. While high, satisfaction has dipped slightly from previous years. See how PKV compares to public insurance (GKV).…

German private health insurance (PKV) sees net growth in 2024, with more people switching from public (GKV) to private coverage. Discover the trends driving this shift, including supplemental insurance and employer-provided plans.…

Germany's statutory health insurance funds (GKV) report a massive 6+ billion euro deficit for 2024, driven by soaring hospital and drug costs. With reserves depleted, experts warn of potential insolvency and further premium hikes for millions.…