Advisory duties, liability, gaps in cover using the example of natural hazard insurance

– When insurance brokers and agents are liable for the uninsured like insurers -.   The German Insurance Association (GDV) puts the insured losses from the flood disaster in July at around €7bn. However, for damages that are not insured in whole or in part, the liability of the insurance intermediary, who often provides “support”, […]

Natural hazard damage: When injured parties can seek compensation from insurance brokers and agencies

If flood victims do not have natural hazards insurance, they may be able to hold their insurance agent liable. Brokers as well as agents have to find coverage risks, advise accordingly and document this completely. A lack of documentation can put intermediaries in dire straits, because it reverses the burden of proof. This is what […]