IVFP Quality Rating 2023: Top 5 German Private Health Insurers (PKV) for Financial Stability

25.01.2023 Insure2000 Editorial Team

The Institute for Provision and Financial Planning (IVFP) has released its 9th annual financial stability rating for German private health insurers (PKV). Five companies achieved the top 'excellent' rating, while nearly two-thirds of the 37 evaluated received 'very good' or better. Discover which insurers are rated highest for stability, profitability, and market success to inform your private health insurance decision.…

Rising Costs in Public Health Insurance: What It Means for Your Wallet and Future Coverage

17.01.2023 Insure2000 Editorial Team

Significant cost increases are on the horizon for Germany's public health insurance (GKV). This analysis, featuring insights from the Private Health Insurance Association (PKV), breaks down the projected financial burden for insured individuals. We compare the GKV's challenges with the structure of Private Health Insurance (PKV) and draw parallels to cost pressures in US systems like Medicare and private insurance, helping you understand long-term financial planning for healthcare.…

Check24 Executive Joins Legal Service Provider Helpcheck: What This Means for Your Insurance Claims and Financial Rights | 2024 Guide

12.01.2023 Insure2000 Editorial Team

LegalTech company helpcheck strengthens its leadership team with Frank Breitschwerdt, former Managing Director of comparison portal Check24. Discover how this move impacts consumer rights enforcement, insurance contract cancellations, and your overall financial security strategy, including disability insurance planning.…

Cyber Insurance Crisis: Why Major Companies Are Creating Their Own Insurer & How to Protect Your Business

12.01.2023 Insure2000 Editorial Team

Facing soaring costs and limited coverage, major corporations like Airbus and BASF have launched their own cyber insurer, Miris. Discover the growing cyber insurance gap, why traditional providers are pulling back, and learn essential strategies to protect your business from cyber threats. Get expert advice on risk management and insurance solutions.…

Why Brokers Are Key to Success in Supplemental Health Insurance: Insights from Barmenia's Growth

09.01.2023 Insure2000 Editorial Team

Discover how Barmenia achieved record growth in supplemental health insurance (Krankenzusatzversicherung) in 2021, adding 400,000 new insureds. In this exclusive interview, Sales Board Member Frank Lamsfuß reveals their strategy, the crucial role of insurance brokers as their largest sales channel, and the products driving success. Learn what this means for the future of health insurance advice and coverage.…

2023 Health Insurance Premium Hikes: Which German Public Health Funds (GKV) Are Raising Rates?

05.01.2023 Insure2000 Editorial Team

In 2023, 55 German public health insurance funds (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung - GKV) increased their additional contribution (Zusatzbeitrag), impacting millions. This guide lists which funds raised, held steady, or even lowered rates, and explains what these changes mean for your wallet. For US readers, we draw parallels to annual premium adjustments in Medicare Part B and private health plans.…