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Mecklenburgische Insurance Company on a Mutual Basis (Mecklenburgische Versicherungs-Gesellschaft auf Gegenseitigkeit)
Mecklenburgische Insurance Company on a Mutual Basis (Mecklenburgische Versicherungs-Gesellschaft auf Gegenseitigkeit) · Germany
Overview
Founded in 1797 in Neubrandenburg, Mecklenburgische is the oldest German private insurance company with nationwide operations and the oldest still-existing hail insurer in the world; it is organized as a mutual insurance association (VVaG) headquartered in Hanover, offering property, liability, life and health insurance to private individuals, farmers and businesses across Germany through around 800-900 exclusive agencies.
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Company details
- Parent group
- Mecklenburgische Versicherungsgruppe (mutual holding, self-owned)
- Regulator
- Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin)
- Phone
- +49 511 5351-0
- [email protected]
Products from Mecklenburgische Insurance Company on a Mutual Basis (Mecklenburgische Versicherungs-Gesellschaft auf Gegenseitigkeit)
Motor3
Motor Third-Party Liability Insurance
Mandatory liability cover for damage caused to third parties by a vehicle.
Comprehensive Motor Insurance (Partial/Fully Comprehensive)
Own-damage cover for vehicles, available as partial or fully comprehensive cover.
Auto Assistance Cover (Auto-Schutzbrief)
Roadside and travel assistance cover for breakdowns and accidents with a vehicle.
Property6
Home Contents Insurance
Covers household contents against burglary, fire, water damage and storm, offered in Basic, Comfort and Premium tariffs.
Building/Homeowners Insurance
Protection for residential buildings against fire, storm and water damage.
Glass Insurance
Covers breakage of glass items in and around the home.
Commercial/Industrial Property Insurance
Property cover for commercial buildings and business equipment against fire, storm, water and burglary.
Technical/Machinery Insurance
Covers technical equipment, machinery and electronics against operational risks.
Agricultural Insurance
Risk cover tailored to farms, addressing risks specific to agricultural operations.
Health3
Private Health Insurance
Full private health insurance offered as an alternative to statutory health insurance.
Supplementary Health Insurance
Additional health cover for services not fully covered by statutory health insurance.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Provides financial support in case of long-term care needs.
Liability5
Private Liability Insurance
Covers claims arising from damage private individuals cause to third parties.
Business and Professional Liability Insurance
Liability cover for businesses and professionals against third-party claims arising from their operations.
Animal Owner Liability Insurance
Special liability cover for owners of dogs and horses against damage caused by their animals.
Environmental Liability Insurance
Covers liability claims arising from environmental damage caused by a business.
Legal Expenses Insurance
Covers legal costs such as lawyer and court fees for private individuals and businesses in legal disputes.
Life5
Term Life Insurance (RisikoLeben)
Provides financial security for the family in case of death, with flexible terms and sums insured.
Endowment Life Insurance (KapitalLeben)
Combines death benefit protection with a savings plan and guaranteed payout at death or maturity.
Unit-Linked Life Insurance
Combines death benefit protection with fund-based investment for higher return potential.
Disability Insurance (BU Protect)
Disability rider (BUZ) providing income protection if the insured can no longer work in their profession, combinable with life or pension policies.
Personal Accident Insurance
Provides financial protection against the consequences of accidents.
Regulatory updates
Mecklenburgische Versicherungs-Gesellschaft a.G., together with its subsidiaries Mecklenburgische Krankenversicherungs-AG and Mecklenburgische Lebensversicherungs-AG, is supervised by BaFin and is a member of the Versicherungsombudsmann e.V. out-of-court dispute resolution scheme; the group publishes annual reports (latest for fiscal year 2025) as required under German insurance supervision law (VAG) and EU Solvency II delegated regulation, and continues to operate independently as a mutual (VVaG) without a stock-market listing.
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Casco (own-damage car insurance)
casco (own-damage car insurance) from Mecklenburgische for the Germany market, with 24/7 assistance.
Last verified Aug 28, 2026
Motor third-party liability
motor third-party liability insurance from Mecklenburgische for the Germany market, with 24/7 assistance.
Last verified Aug 28, 2026
Travel insurance
travel insurance from Mecklenburgische for the Germany market, with 24/7 assistance.
Last verified Aug 28, 2026