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Moving to Switzerland: What do you need to know? Differences compared to Germany

From health insurance to car insurance: these differences from the German system cost nerves and hard cash. What you absolutely need to watch out for as an emigrant. Many Germans move to Switzerland for work or for the quality of life. With such a move, you should definitely be aware of the differences in the insurance system. While in Germany some insurances are organised by the state or deducted automatically from your salary, Switzerland relies much more on personal respon

Nov 255 min read

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Which Insurances Are Mandatory in Switzerland?

These Insurances Are Required by Law – Everything You Need to Know In Switzerland, there’s an insurance policy for practically every risk imaginable. But which ones are you legally required to have? That’s an important question for anyone living or working in Switzerland. Here’s an overview of all mandatory insurances those required by law and what they mean for you. At a Glance Health insurance: Everyone living in Switzerland must take out basic health insurance. Accident

Nov 115 min read

Cyber Traps in Everyday Life: How to Protect Yourself with Cyber Insurance

Cyber risks for private individuals: Everything you need to know about cyber insurance Suddenly, an innocent click turns into a digital disaster: a seemingly harmless email account is compromised, your credit card data ends up on the Dark Web, your online bank account is emptied, and no one really knows how it happened. In Switzerland, the number of such cyber incidents is on the rise—but there is help: a cyber insurance policy for private households can protect you and help

Oct 223 min read