VPV Insurance Announces Major Board Reshuffle: Two Executives Depart as Company Restructures

24.11.2020 Insure2000 Editorial Team

German insurer VPV is undergoing a significant leadership overhaul, with two board members—HR chief Torsten Hallmann and sales head Lars Georg Volkmann—set to depart. This follows the previously announced exit of CEO Ulrich Gauß. Discover what such executive rotations mean for company strategy and policyholders, and how they compare to leadership changes in U.S. insurance firms.…

German 34f Regulation Shift: Does the Government Misunderstand Its Own Law? | BaFin Oversight Debate

16.10.2020 Insure2000 Editorial Team

The German government plans to transfer oversight of 34f financial investment advisors from Chambers of Commerce (IHKs) to BaFin. Critics, including the Votum association, warn this could force independent advisors to abandon their status and join sales networks, reducing consumer choice. Explore the regulatory debate, potential impacts on financial advice, and the future of independent financial planning in Germany.…

German Government Insists on BaFin Oversight for 34f Advisors Despite Wirecard Scandal | Regulatory Analysis

14.10.2020 Insure2000 Editorial Team

Despite the Wirecard scandal, the German government is proceeding with plans to transfer oversight of 34f financial advisors from Chambers of Commerce to BaFin. Explore the costs, regulatory rationale, and potential impacts on independent financial advisors and fee-based investment consultants. Get expert insights into Germany's evolving financial supervision landscape.…