2004

Press Releases Archive 2004

Life insurers welcome implementation of the EU Pension Fund Directive

Vienna, 30/11/2004
The Austrian life insurers welcome the Council of Ministers’ draft on the harmonization of life insurance policies and pension funds in company pension schemes.

Court hearing opens WEB trial on 22/11/2004

Vienna, 19/11/2004
Legal expenses insurers bear litigation costs risk for around 700 claimants

Insurance premiums for men and women

Vienna, 05/10/2004
Insurance premiums for men and women continue to differ

Summer Olympics 2004: drivers to Athens fully insured

Vienna, 04/08/2004
It’s the final countdown for the Summer Olympics. The 28th Olympic Games will be held in Athens from 13 to 29 August.

On 11 February the tax reform bill 2005 was sent out comments to involved circles. The insurance sec

Vienna, 01/07/2004
9 out of 10 households are insured. Of course, also during the holiday season.

Business Results of the Insurance Industry for the Year 2003

Vienna, 23 June 2004
The year 2003 brought a positive turn of events for the insurance industry

VVO: New President

Vienna, 22/06/2004
Dr. Konstantin Klien is the new President of the Austrian Insurance Association

Tax reform 2005

Vienna, 18/02/2004
Insurance sector calls for full elimination of tax discriminations

Business Results of the Insurance Industry for the Year 2003

Vienna, 18/02/2004
With a total amount of € 13.23 billion, Austria's insurance industry recorded an increase in premium earnings of 4.1 per cent in the year 2003.

Dr. Karner: Operating results 2003

Vienna, 18/02/2004
Extract from President Dr. Karner’s speech

Action for damages

Vienna, 10/02/2004
Action for damages brought against Salzburg Sparkasse in connection with the criminal practices of WEB-Treuhand

Equal treatment

Vienna, 16/01/2004
Insurers demand equal treatment of pension funds and life insurances in implementing the EU directive on company pension schemes

Record figures: Almost 63.5% of drivers are in the best bonus category

Vienna, 15/01/2004
Record figures: almost 63.5% of drivers are currently classified at the top levels 00 and 01 and are only paying half the insurance premium.

Quality assurance in Austrian hospitals a priority goal

The private health insurance companies guarantee their customers rapid access to optimum medical treatment and care.


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