Greens Propose Raising Income Cap to Plug GKV's Billion-Euro Hole: What It Means for High Earners

29.06.2022 Insure2000 Editorial Team

To address the €17 billion deficit in German public health insurance (GKV), the Greens propose raising the contribution assessment ceiling (Beitragsbemessungsgrenze), meaning higher premiums for top earners. Discover how this debate affects your health insurance costs and why private health insurance (PKV) remains a crucial alternative for financial planning.…

State Pension Fund vs. Individual Retirement Planning: A German Insurance Executive's Perspective

23.06.2022 Insure2000 Editorial Team

Explore the debate on reforming Germany's private pension system. Andreas Politycki, Sales Board Member of Nürnberger, argues that while a state fund could combat old-age poverty, individual retirement planning requires personalized solutions. Learn about the future of occupational disability insurance (bKV), BaFin regulations, and why tailored financial advice remains crucial for retirement security.…