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Explore the winners of the OMGV Podcast Award 2025: Gold for the veteran 'Makler & Vermittler Podcast', Silver for the media podcast 'lachsblau', and Bronze for the newcomer with a focus on women, 'Finanzipation'. The Online Marketing Society of the Insurance Industry (OMGV) and Insurance Monday announce the award recipients, with decisions influenced by a professional jury and over 2,600 likes and 2,700 comments from the community. The award ceremony will take place on May 14 at insureNXT in Cologne.…

Continentale Versicherungsverbund names Dr. Matthias Hofer as its new Life Insurance Board Member, effective May 1, 2025. Learn how this actuarial expert from Generali aims to strengthen the insurer's life business.…

Demographic shifts are creating a dual challenge for the insurance industry: fewer customers and a shrinking workforce. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a solution by automating processes and streamlining administration. Gerald Martinetz of Mindbreeze explains its significant potential, particularly in processing contracts and ensuring regulatory compliance, helping insurers and advisors stay efficient and competitive.…

A new study reveals German investors are increasingly seeking yield through funds and stocks, but safety and guarantees remain top priorities. Discover the shifting strategies, the role of financial advice, and how to balance growth with security in your portfolio.…

Said Shurafa is a specialist in short-term rental insurance—digital, process-oriented, and with his own unique concept. Discover how he leverages AI and impressed the judges at the 2024 Young Broker Award in the Königsmacher Podcast. Learn the strategies behind his niche success and digital transformation.…

A historic power outage in Spain and Portugal caused massive economic disruption, with losses estimated between €2.25 and €4.5 billion. This event underscores the vital importance of Business Interruption (BI) and contingent business interruption insurance for companies worldwide.…

Deciding on nursing home care for an aging parent is a difficult but sometimes necessary choice. Learn to recognize the critical signs that home care is no longer sufficient, understand your options for senior care, and find resources to support both your parent and yourself during this transition.…

Franziska Geier, Managing Director of Stoïk Germany/Austria, predicts a more digital and customer-centric insurance industry by 2030. Ahead of insureNXT, she discusses evolving customer demands, the transformation of sales, and why cyber insurance will become as standard as health or auto coverage, driven by personalized threats like spear-phishing and deepfakes.…

The "Highest Reputation 2025" study reveals which providers are perceived most positively in the digital public sphere. Versicherungsbote provides an overview of the top-ranked insurers, highlighting leaders like Württembergische Versicherung, Canada Life, and Allianz.…

A German court clarified that volunteers at a museum are not in an employment relationship requiring social security payments. This ruling protects non-profits and volunteers from undue contribution demands. Learn the key factors that distinguish volunteer work from formal employment.…

Health insurance premiums are rising, but you can get money back. Discover the secret benefits, bonus programs, and reimbursements most members miss. A complete guide to maximizing your coverage.…

Allianz Private Krankenversicherung has joined the Innovative Care Management (IVM) network, uniting Germany's top insurers. This powerful alliance now covers over half of all privately insured individuals, aiming to improve medical care, streamline processes, and negotiate better rates. Discover what this means for private health insurance policyholders.…

Discover the German public health insurers (GKV) perceived as leaders in sustainability. A new 2025 study analyzes over 14 million online mentions to rank funds on environmental, social, and economic factors. See which Krankenkassen made the 'Top Sustainable Companies' list.…

Learn how the ongoing labor disputes between German insurance unions and employers could impact policyholders, service quality, and the stability of your private health insurance (PKV) or statutory health insurance (GKV).…

Discover a critical coverage gap in legal protection insurance (Rechtsschutzversicherung) related to strike exclusions. Learn from a real case, understand your policy's fine print, and get tips for better insurance comparison and financial security.…

Discover which financial distributors are most highly recommended by investors in 2025. This study reveals the top-rated firms for investment advice, insurance, and retirement planning based on client feedback and trust.…

Germany's new electronic patient record (ePA) promises better care but faces criticism over data sharing controls. Discover the privacy concerns and what it means for patient autonomy.…

A key German court ruling clarifies when self-employment is legitimate for pension insurance (Rentenversicherung). Learn the criteria to avoid bogus self-employment classification and protect your retirement planning.…

Looking for the best robo-advisor? Discover which automated investment platforms earned the highest 'Very High Recommendation' from real investors in the latest 2025 study. We break down the top-rated robo-advisors for passive ETF investing, active management, and sustainable portfolios. Learn what makes these digital wealth management services stand out in user experience, trust, and simplicity to help you choose the right platform for your financial goals.…

Insurers sit on valuable data but often fail to use it efficiently. Fragmented systems slow down decisions and innovation, especially in the B2B sector. Jörg Hesske, Regional Vice President and General Manager Central & Eastern Europe at Denodo, explains why logical data management is the key to competitiveness, compliance, and successful AI strategies.…