SHAPING THE FUTURE
WITH A SENSE OF TRADITION
As a member of the HanseMerkur Group, HanseMerkur Insurance is a premier insurance consultancy with its head office located in Hamburg, Germany. Since the beginning of 2015, HanseMerkur Insurance has been registered with the UAE Insurance Authority, now the Central Bank of the UAE.
HanseMerkur Insurance collaborates closely with reputable insurance companies such as Emirates Insurance to support the portfolios reinsured through the HanseMerkur Group.
HanseMerkur Insurance has been established to assist customers and partners with any service-related aspects and to ensure that the service levels are maintained at a standard superior to others.
THE PARTNERS
The HanseMerkur Group is the second oldest insurance provider in Germany. With a legacy spanning over 125 years, HanseMerkur Reiseversicherung AG acts as a reinsurer for GlobalCare Health Insurance Plans. The HanseMerkur Group has more than 12 million individuals worldwide covered by its products, establishing it as a reputable, reliable, and highly experienced partner.
Established in Abu Dhabi since 1982 and with shares owned by the UAE government, Emirates Insurance Company PSC holds an A- rating from AM Best. The company has a presence in over 25 locations throughout the UAE and is recognised as one of the leading providers of insurance solutions.
EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST
HanseMerkur is a well-established insurer in Germany, specialising in health and travel insurance. It is the second oldest health insurer in the country and offers both supplementary and comprehensive private health insurance options. The company boasts a premium income exceeding two billion euros, highlighting its strength as a financially robust medium-sized insurer. Its business segments include health and long-term care, risk and pensions, travel and leisure, as well as property and accident insurance.
Key Points:
- Founded around 150 years ago, HanseMerkur has transformed into a modern organisation with over 2,400 employees and independent agents.
- A significant portion of the German population, one in seven citizens, is insured by HanseMerkur.
- The parent company operates as a mutual insurance association (VVaG), prioritising dedication to customers and employees.
- The company reported a premium income of EUR 1,965.8 million in 2023.
- HanseMerkur Krankenversicherung AG has experienced consistent growth in recent years, attracting 9,400 new policyholders in 2023.
- The company ranks among the largest private supplementary health insurance providers in Germany, partnering with organisations such as DAK-Gesundheit and Hamburger Sparkasse.
- HanseMerkur Reiseversicherung AG is a key player in the tourism insurance market in Germany.
- Future objectives include establishing itself as a leading provider of pet insurance.
- In 2024, HanseMerkur will celebrate 20 years of offering International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) products to expatriates outside Europe.
SOUND AND REPUTABLE
The insurance group has its origins in health insurance, with a history spanning over 130 years, and this remains its largest area of focus. As a specialist in private supplementary insurance, HanseMerkur Krankenversicherung AG (HanseMerkur Health Insurance AG) has built a strong reputation across Germany. The HanseMerkur Insurance Group has secured its market position through innovative comprehensive health insurance premium rates that provide additional benefits for women, children, and high-earning employees as well as the self-employed. The Group is also one of the largest providers of private supplementary health insurance coverage.
SHAPING THE FUTURE WITH A SENSE OF TRADITION – LEADING IN HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND TRAVEL INSURANCE
The HanseMerkur Insurance Group is Germany’s largest travel insurer, known as HanseMerkur Reiseversicherung AG (HanseMerkur Travel Insurance AG). It is also the only independent insurance company located in Hamburg’s financial centre that operates independently throughout Germany. HanseMerkur Travel Insurance AG was founded in 1977, with a primary focus on the travel sector.
YOUR PARTNER IN THE MIDDLE EAST
The Group has gained considerable experience in the GCC region by offering reinsurance through distributors for various health insurance products in the United Arab Emirates since January 2004. This reinsurance is performed by HanseMerkur Travel Insurance AG in the GCC region.
CONTACT
P. O. Box: 114994
Blue Bay Tower, Office 417
Business Bay, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 (0) 4 453 47 49
E-Mail: info@hmgme.com
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Address and Company Data
HanseMerkur Insurance Consultancy GmbH (Dubai Branch)
P.O. Box: 114994
Blue Bay Tower, Office 417
Business Bay
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Email info@hmgme.com
Legal Status and Branch of
HanseMerkur Insurance Consultancy GmbH
Siegfried-Wedells-Platz 1
20351, Hamburg
Germany
HanseMerkur Insurance is the Trade Name of HanseMerkur Insurance Consultancy GmbH (Dubai Br)