"A Payout Plan Until Age 85 Isn't Enough. You'd Be Broke." A Board Member's Warning on Health System & Insurance Future

06.10.2025 Insure2000 Editorial Team

Martin Fleischer, Board Member of Versicherungskammer, warns that Germany's health system could collapse without cost control. In this exclusive interview, he discusses how AI and digitalization can help, why human advisors remain irreplaceable, the boom in occupational pensions (bKV), longevity risks, and his personal use of health apps. Essential listening for insurance professionals and anyone concerned about healthcare's future.…

Care at the Limit: How High-Tech and AI Could Save Billions in Long-Term Care

01.10.2025 Insure2000 Editorial Team

As Germany debates cutting long-term care benefits, a crucial solution is being overlooked: AI and robotics. From care robots to telecare, technology could save billions without reducing essential support. We explore the potential of 'Care 4.0' to transform elder care, reduce costs, and address the caregiver shortage, drawing parallels to innovations in US healthcare.…