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When art meets insurance: professions that shaped famous artists
Many great names in literature, music and art earned their living not from their creativity, but from insurance. A look…
From draughtsman to mortgage specialist – Asmir Imeri transforms the Swiss mortgage market
Asmir Imeri, founder and CEO of S.O.I. AG, relies on a combination of a digital brokerage platform, exclusive financing…
Swiss InsurTech Hub: The Winners & Agenda 2026
The December online meetup of the Swiss InsurTech Hub focused on the winners of this year’s awards: from cyber…
Electronic health record: the start of a networked and sovereign healthcare system
The Federal Council is realigning the digital healthcare system and wants to replace the current EPD with the…
Historic merger: Helvetia and Baloise complete merger
Helvetia Holding Ltd and Baloise Holding Ltd have successfully completed their long-prepared merger. Since December 5,…
Cicero discontinued: What insurance brokers need to know now
Shortly before the start of the new statutory training obligations, the communication surrounding Cicero, myVBV and…
Paul the Insurer 26: Broker as 360° advisor – More than just an intermediary
Brokers were once ridiculed and underestimated as the “wine and dine group”. Today, they are central…
Paul the Insurer 25: Rethinking risk management – get out of your comfort zone!
Traditions still characterize risk management today, but the Risk!n Conference 2025 impressively demonstrated why…
Funk: Smart pension planning: Understanding the tax rules in pillar 2 and 3a
The tax treatment of occupational and private pension provision plays a central role in long-term financial planning.…
Cost trap abroad: a smart start to your ski vacation
Winter vacations on the slopes abroad are a highlight for many Swiss people, but accidents can be expensive. If you…
When age becomes a disadvantage – but could be different
In Switzerland, turning 55 often means the end of a career. Thebrokernews already reported on this on November 18,…
Simplifai strengthens Management Board and accelerates AI innovation for the insurance industry
With the appointment of Noel Hamill and Nils Thomas Lien, Simplifai expands its Management Board and focuses on growth,…