An expat's life in Germany

What types of insurance must you have? What types of insurance should you have? How do you go about getting it and how much does it cost? All excellent questions and all answered here in our helpful overview of insurance in Germany!

Between harsh sounds, never-ending words and articles that feel like moving targets, German is a notoriously difficult language to learn. However, its lego-like structure also has its perks, notably the fact that a term seems to exist for EVERYTHING. Here are some of German’s lesser known but finest expressions, that are worth learning even if you’re just passing through. Beware, they could change the way you think forever.

When should you take out private liability insurance? Ideally, yesterday. As you may or may not know, this insurance is essential for a quiet, peaceful life in Germany. This article explains some of the reasons why every expat in Germany should take out this insurance.

You’ve settled into your new life here in Germany. Everything is Bier and Bratwurst, and negative thoughts are the furthest thing from your mind. But… what would happen if there was an emergency? Who would you call? How would it work? In this article, we answer the questions we hope you’ll never have to ask.

The good news is that the number of burglaries in Germany is decreasing - and around half of all burglary attempts fail. Unfortunately, that means around 50% succeed and you could be in the unlucky half. Read on to find out what you can do to protect yourself and your belongings from burglars.

Even though you might be feeling a bit sorry for yourself right now, spare a thought for others who might be a bit worse off than you. In our lighthearted look at life during Corona, we also explore some advantages of being housebound and useful ways you could be spending your time.

Dating across cultural lines is never easy, especially dating a German, as Spiegel bestselling author Adam Fletcher is about to discover.

It’s not easy being man’s best friend. Especially when you’ve only got one eye, like Scruffy. Get ready for a story of love, loss and dog liability insurance…

Feeling nervous about opening a German bank account? In a German bank? In German? Worry not – it’s not such a big deal. Aside from the titan German banks, there are even purely online options available these days – in English. This might sound like a fairy tale but trust us, it’s true. So, stop with the nerves and start reading!

A potential landlord has asked you if you have private liability insurance. You don’t as you’re not really sure what it is, why you need it or if it’s worth getting at all. Read on to be convinced!