Consumer Protection and Insurance System in Germany
19.02.2025 18:00 - 21:00

Languages : English and German
Target Audience : HR professionals in companies and expats / international specialists
Specialists and executives in Germany benefit from comprehensive insurance coverage. Statutory social insurance for employees – encompassing health, pension, unemployment, nursing care, and accident insurance – is mandatory and provides basic security. Additionally, private insurance options allow for voluntary extensions of coverage in numerous areas of life.To present the opportunities offered by these additional forms of protection and to bring clarity to the complex insurance system, we warmly invite HR professionals and their international employees to our event. The focus will be on voluntary insurance policies, such as personal liability insurance, household contents insurance, and other valuable types of coverage that can address personal and professional risks. However, these additional insurances remain optional.

The experienced and independent speakers from the Consumer Advice Centre / Verbraucherzentrale NRW e.V. will provide well-founded insights into consumer protection and the German insurance system. The presentations will be held in English, specifically targeting expats and international professionals, as well as HR managers in local and international companies, to offer them clear and comprehensible information on the topic of insurance coverage in Germany.

Following the presentation, you will have the opportunity to ask your individual questions and engage with the insurance expert as well as other participants. You will also learn more about the important role of the Consumer Advice Centres in Germany and how it assists you as a policyholder in asserting your rights. Verbraucherzentrale NRW e.V. is one of 16 consumer advice centres in Germany. It is an independent organisation that represents consumer interests and advocates for fair trade and safe products. It promotes consumer rights through political advocacy, legal action, and public education. For more information, please visit their website : www.verbraucherzentrale.nrw

Event Schedule

6 pm : Beginning of registration
6:30 – 6:50 pm : Welcome and introduction to the Expat Service Desk ME&DUS, Svitlana Bayer, Head of the Expat Service Desk
7:00 – 7:45 pm : Presentation on consumer protection and the insurance system in Germany by Philipp Opfermann, LL.M, Finance and Insurance Advisor at Verbraucherzentrale NRW e.V.
7:45 – 8:15 pm : Q&A session and professional exchange
8:15 – 9:00 pm : Networking with drinks and snacks.
Take advantage of the opportunity to gain expert knowledge from independent advisors and engage in valuable exchanges with HR professionals and expats to share practical tips and experiences on insurance matters in Germany.

Your Participation

Attendance is free of charge but requires prior registration. Registration is available online until 17 February. Please note that the number of participants is limited.

For any questions, please contact us at : +49 211 3557799.

This event is organised by the Expat Service Desk. The Expat Service Desk is the official organisation of the Düsseldorf Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Düsseldorf) as well as the Offices of Economic Development of the City of Düsseldorf and the County of Mettmann. The service centre regularly offers events, consultations, and support for companies regarding the deployment, employment, and integration of expats / international professionals in Germany.

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Event location
Haus der Universität
Schadowplatz 14
2. OG
40212 Düsseldorf

Inscription obligatoire ici :
https://www.expatservicedesk.de/en/events-for-expats-companies-in-duesseldorf-mettmann/event/versicherungssystem-in-deutschland