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New EU Regulation PPWR
From 12 August 2026, the new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) will apply directly in all Member States. It affects virtually every business that manufactures, imports or distributes packaged products within the EU. We outline the changes regarding product recall, public liability and transport risks, as well as directors’ and officers’ liability.
Identifying risks and making informed decisions
Insolvency rescission is a cumbersome topic at first glance but is growing in importance for an increasing number of companies.
Insurance for wall boxes and other charging points.
The expansion of the charging infrastructure for electric cars is now also an issue for the property sector. This not only leads to a wealth of questions about the electric charging stations themselves among the personnel responsible, but also harbours new risks. Funk provides information on insuring wall boxes, charging stations, etc.
Insurability of new processes
Artificial intelligence (AI) delivers huge efficiency gains and streamlines processes in almost every sector. However, its use also presents challenges for the insurability of businesses.
Three times the protection in one policy
Managers and staff members in healthcare institutions are exposed to a myriad of risks. The Funk VHPlus insurance scheme offers protection that is unique on the market.
Digitalisation in mechanical engineering
The mechanical and systems engineering sector is increasingly evolving into a provider of digital solutions. Innovative risk solutions can provide substantial support for new product and service strategies. Our white paper shows you how.
Captives for SMEs
Premiums are rising in industrial insurance, while at the same time insurers are demanding higher deductibles. Alternatives to traditional insurance concepts are in increasingly high demand. One solution is to set up an in-house insurance company – the so-called “captive”. Captive insurance may present a solution to this challenge.
Green insurance
Is your insurance green? Funk explains what companies should consider when it comes to sustainability – and what creative solutions can look like.
Reporting on a major fire
When Lars Imbeck’s phone rings, it usually means big money is at stake. The claims coordinator at Funk handles all types of claims involving major material damage. He comments on his most memorable case for Funk’s corporate blog: the major fire at the premises of construction supplier Schüco in 2019.
Guest post on the hacker scene
What do all hackers have in common? A passion for technology, says cyber expert Lucas Will. In a guest post, he shows that not all hackers are criminals. But when the dark side strikes, the situation quickly becomes dangerous for companies.
