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Five preconceptions about financial advisors – debunked
Financial advisors are only looking to make a profit, they’re untrustworthy, expensive or incompetent – what’s the deal with the most common preconceptions about financial advisors? And where do they actually come from? We set the record straight on what’s behind the five most common myths, and how to properly recognise good financial advice when you see it.
With a keen eye on the future: How we are dealing with the coronavirus crisis at OVB
For more than a year now, we have been living in exceptional circumstances and the Covid-19 pandemic is still dominating our lives. It’s important to us that we can still help our customers, even in these difficult times, but the safety of our employees and customers is always our top priority. We are focusing on the future and are convinced that OVB will come out of this crisis stronger.
Retirement in Europe: When are Europeans allowed to retire?
An aging society and not enough children – the dilemma of demographic change is a topic all over Europe. Increasing retirement age seems to be inescapable for many countries. Others forgo this measure, as the following comparison will show.
Human vs. machine – Personal insurance consulting is a must
Our everyday life is becoming more and more digital. For a long time now, when shopping for new products we prefer going to online search engines over talking to specialists. For insurance products, the situation is a bit different: a personal consultant is necessary.
Maternity protection and parental leave in Europe – What countries have the best conditions?
Support services and claims for parental leave differ from country to country. Germany performs relatively poorly here – however, only at first glance.
Slowly but surely, digitalization is also reaching the health care systems of Europe. Telehealth and digital innovation have the potential to revolutionize European health care systems and provide patients with better care.
Those who drive safely and defensively have fewer accidents and represent a smaller risk in traffic. Wouldn't it be great if car insurances would reward this? It would and they do! So-called telematics rates monitor individual driver behavior and are becoming increasingly popular, especially in Europe.
Commuting as a "second job" – an additional stress factor?
Opinion is split when it comes to the daily commute. For some, it is the embodiment of stress and time-wasting, while others use the time productively and have a more positive view of their long commute.
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