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Barmenia Versicherungen a.G.

Barmenia Versicherungen a.G. · Germany

Founded 1904Wuppertal, GermanyLast verified Aug 27, 2026

Overview

Barmenia Versicherungen a.G. is a German mutual insurance association (Versicherungsverein auf Gegenseitigkeit) that, since September 2024, forms part of the BarmeniaGothaer group following its merger with Gothaer; until 2024 Barmenia was an independent insurance group with about 3,600 employees and premium income of EUR 2.9 billion, offering health, life, motor, liability and property insurance for private and corporate customers.

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Company details

Regulator
Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin)
Phone
+49 202 43800
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Products from Barmenia Versicherungen a.G.

Liability4

Personal Liability Insurance

Covers third-party claims for personal injury or property damage caused by the policyholder.

Legal Protection Insurance

Legal expenses insurance covering lawyers, court costs and bail across private, employment, traffic and property law modules.

Dog Owner Liability Insurance

Liability insurance covering damage caused by dogs to third parties.

Horse Owner Liability Insurance

Liability insurance covering damage caused by horses to third parties.

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Disability (Occupational Incapacity) Insurance

Protects income in the event of occupational disability and secures financial stability.

Basic Ability Insurance

Covers loss of basic physical or mental abilities.

Term Life Insurance

Provides a lump sum to beneficiaries in the event of the policyholder's death during the policy term.

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Funeral Expense Insurance

Life insurance product designed to cover funeral costs.

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Building Finance

Mortgage and property financing solutions offered alongside insurance products.

Building Savings (Bausparen)

Building society savings product for future home financing.

Index Protect / Savings Account

Financial savings and index-linked investment products.

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Company Pension Scheme (bAV)

Occupational pension solutions for businesses, including direct insurance and guarantee pension products.

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Dog Health Insurance

Covers veterinary costs for dogs.

Cat Health Insurance

Covers veterinary treatment costs for cats.

Dog Surgery Insurance

Covers surgical treatment costs for dogs.

Cat Surgery Insurance

Covers surgical treatment costs for cats.

Horse Surgery Insurance

Covers surgical treatment costs for horses.

Regulatory updates

In 2024 Barmenia merged with Gothaer to form the BarmeniaGothaer group; the merger was approved by the Bundeskartellamt on 18 March 2024 and by BaFin on 26 August 2024, with the combination formally completed via commercial register entry on 4 September 2024. In early 2025 it was reported that a BaFin 'Wohlverhaltensprüfung' (conduct review) criticized the limited customer benefit of Barmenia's fund-linked pension products, prompting Barmenia to withdraw these policies from the market shortly before the merger closed. BaFin has also continued to publish routine notices regarding Barmenia's cross-border services and corporate restructuring (e.g., a 2019 spin-off of Barmenia Krankenversicherung a.G.'s operating business into Barmenia Krankenversicherung AG).

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Motor third-party liability

motor third-party liability insurance from Barmenia for the Germany market, with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.

Last verified Aug 27, 2026

Travel insurance

travel insurance from Barmenia for the Germany market, with online purchase.

Last verified Aug 27, 2026