Hausratversicherung

Hausratversicherung is the name given in Germany to contents insurance.

Put quite simply, Hausratversicherung covers the contents of your flat or house and insures them against theft or damage through fire, water, or vandalism. Depending on which insurance company you select, it may also cover other events.

The insurance premium depends on the size of the flat that you wish to insure, but may also take into consideration the type of locks used. It is important to ensure that the amount you insure the contents for does actually cover the entire value, otherwise you may be in a situation of Unterversicherung – being underinsured.

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Haftpflichtversicherung

Haftpflichtversicherung is the name given to liability insurance in Germany.

Some forms of Haftpflichtversicherung are compulsary, such as 3rd party insurance for cars.  Certain career groups such as lawyers, tax advisors, auditors and hunters are also required to have the relevant type of insurance.

Many people have a Privathaftpflichtversicherung – a liability insurance for individuals or families to cover themselves, eg. in case they damage a rented flat or knock over a display in a shop.

Pet owners in particular may consider the Tierhalterhaftpflichtversicherung, especially if they have pets that they take outside with them.

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