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HÖRTKORN is “Best Service Provider for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses 2026” – 1st place in the insurance broker category
The HÖRTKORN GROUP was named “Best Service Provider for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses” in the Insurance Broker category in the latest “Best Service Provider for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses 2026” ranking by ServiceValue in cooperation with WirtschaftsWoche, securing 1st place for the...
The HÖRTKORN GROUP remains on course for growth
The HÖRTKORN GROUP continues on its growth trajectory. Despite a challenging market environment, the company has developed successfully in recent years and further strengthened its position as an insurance broker for medium-sized industrial companies.The HÖRTKORN GROUP increased its revenue by...
Why art deserves professional insurance | HÖRTKORN ART INSURANCE | ART Karlsruhe 2026
art karlsruhe is one of the most important art fairs in Germany and sets standards in the art market every year.Amidst high-caliber works, international galleries, and new market trends, one thing became clear again this year:Today, art is a passion, a cultural asset, and a valuable investment all...
Fake carriers: How to protect yourself from professional freight fraud
Fake carriers: How to protect yourself from professional freight fraudFake carriers, forged identities, manipulated transport documents – professionally organized freight fraud is no longer an isolated case. In the transport and logistics sector, we are seeing a significant increase in the number...
Fire department plans and escape and rescue plans – observe inspection and updating requirements
Organizational fire protection is an essential part of effective risk management and is subject to clear legal and regulatory requirements. Against this background, we would like to draw your attention today to the topic of fire department plans and escape and rescue plans—an area of expertise...
New paths for people with disabilities of retirement age
With a pre-Christmas donation of €5,000, the Hörtkorn Group is supporting the LebensWerkstatt project “Support Group in the Workshop.”To make the transition from working life to retirement easier for people with disabilities, LebensWerkstatt is setting up a support group for seniors at its...
UNIBA Partners elects new Board of Directors for the term 2025–2027
During the Worldwide Conference 2025 in Mexico City, UNIBA Partners officially elected the new Board of Directors for the 2025–2027 term. Over the next two years, the board will play a central role in the strategic direction of the global network of insurance brokers.For the HÖRTKORN GROUP, the...
UNIBA Partners Worldwide Conference 2025
From October 15 to 18, Mexico City hosted the UNIBA Partners Worldwide Conference 2025 – an annual meeting of insurance brokers from over 130 countries that offers insights into global developments and new opportunities in our industry.During the conference, Christian Hörtkorn, Managing Director...
A hands-on model of the city – HÖRTKORN GROUP donates €40,000 to the Heilbronn Historical Society
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Heilbronn Historical Society, the HÖRTKORN GROUP presented a special gift: A check for 40,000 euros for the creation of a bronze tactile model of Heilbronn's city center around the year 1800.A city model you can touch – HÖRTKORN GROUP donates 40,000 euros to...
Live webinar: Climate risk analysis for sustainable supply chains
Climate change is increasingly affecting global supply chains. Many companies are already prepared for natural hazards and climate impacts at their own locations. However, vulnerabilities in upstream supply chains or at supplier locations often remain undetected—with the risk of bottlenecks or...
Classic cars and fire hazards – how to protect your vehicle in good time
The fascination of classic vehicles lies not only in their design but also in their engineering – and this very engineering deserves special attention. A frequently underestimated danger: vehicle fires. As vehicles age, susceptibility to defects increases, especially in the electrical and fuel...
Hörtkorn and Eye Security enter into strategic partnership for cyber resilience
The Hörtkorn Group and Eye Security, a European expert in cybersecurity, announce their strategic partnership. The aim of this collaboration is to provide comprehensive protection against cyber threats for companies in German-speaking countries and to strengthen their digital resilience.Hörtkorn...
Important security alert: SharePoint vulnerability – urgent action required!
IT security researchers are sounding the alarm: A critically rated security vulnerability (CVE-2025-53770, CVSS 9.8) in Microsoft SharePoint allows attackers to access local servers worldwide, with a focus on Germany.Important security warning: SharePoint vulnerability – urgent action...
epension and Hörtkorn Group: New partnership for the digital transformation of occupational pensions
Berlin / Heilbronn, July 18, 2025: The epension GmbH, one of the leading technology providers in the field of occupational pensions, and the Hörtkorn Group, one of the leading industrial brokers in Germany, are launching a strategic cooperation to digitalize occupational pension processes. The aim...
Safe on the road with the International Insurance Card (formerly “Green Card”)
Whether on vacation or a business trip - anyone driving abroad should have the International Insurance Card with them. It serves as proof of valid motor vehicle liability insurance and is required or recommended in many countries. Safe on the road with the International Insurance Card (formerly...
HÖRKORN GROUP NEW MAIN SPONSOR OF THE HEILBRONN ICE HOCKEY CLUB POLAR BEARS REGISTERED ASSOCIATION
The Heilbronn Ice Hockey Club Polar Bears Registered Association is pleased to announce the extension of the commitment of the international software manufacturer Cygna Labs and the Heilbronn-based Hörtkorn Group as its new main sponsor for the next three years. This partnership marks a...
GDV introduces exclusion clause for PFAS
The German Insurance Association (GDV) has published a new exclusion clause for damage caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Here we inform you about the implications for liability insurance coverage and outline the next steps that will now follow. GDV introduces exclusion...
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The HÖRTKORN GROUP continues to grow! Despite a challenging market environment, the HÖRTKORN GROUP continued to grow successfully in 2024 - with commission and fee-based sales of EUR 33 million and a workforce of over 230 employees. Further highlights: ✅ New branches in Hamburg and Würzburg...
2025 – Your year for career change at Hörtkorn Group!
The world is turning faster than ever - and we are right in the middle of it. New technologies, innovative working environments and social changes offer challenges and opportunities. At HÖRTKORN GROUP, we have been combining tradition with innovation for over two generations in order to actively...
LebensWerkstatt receives €5,000 donation from the Hörtkorn Group
The Hörtkorn Group is supporting LebensWerkstatt with €5,000 towards the purchase of a wheelchair bus for the LebensWerkstatt home in Heilbronn's Nordstraße. “The donation helps us a lot,” emphasizes CEO Friedemann Manz, ”because mobility is an important basis for participation.” Aktion Mensch is...
Important changes for winter and all-weather tires from October 2024
From October 1, 2024, an important change will come into force: from this date, only winter and all-weather tires with the Alpine symbol (a snowflake in front of a mountain) will be permitted in Germany in winter conditions. This change affects all drivers who drive on snow-covered or icy roads....
NIS-2 – Network and Information Security Directive
The topic of NIS 2 is currently on everyone's lips. NIS stands for the Network and Information Security Directive. The two indicates that this is a revised version of the original EU directive from 2016. Why does NIS 2 exist? Due to the increasing number and severity of cyber attacks, the...
HÖRTKORN AVIATION – exclusive event for the new foundation
HÖRTKORN Group announces the foundation of the aviation insurance broker HÖRTKORN AVIATION We had a great kick-off event for the founding of HÖRTKORN AVIATION at the Auto Technik Museum in Sinsheim! As an aviation insurance broker, we presented our new cooperation with Delvag...
HÖRTKORN GROUP SUPPORTS MILAN HOSSEINI
New premium partner for gymnast Milan Hosseini: The current ‘Unterland Athlete of the Year’ will receive support from the Hörtkorn Group in Heilbronn starting in January 2024.“We have been following Milan Hosseini’s progress for some time now. He is an incredibly likeable and disciplined athlete...
LebensWerkstatt receives €5,000 donation from the Hörtkorn Group
The Hörtkorn Group is donating €5,000 to support the garden design at the LebensWerkstatt support group building in Lämlinstraße. "This helps us a lot," emphasizes CEO Friedemann Manz, "because we are starting a project there in 2024 that requires major investment." The diaconal social enterprise...
SUPERPOWER CHINA: A look behind the scenes – with China expert, journalist and correspondent Frank Sieren
Today we offer you the opportunity to learn more about China and at the same time recognize how these insights can influence your business interests and challenges. SUPERPOWER CHINA A look behind the scenes - with China expert, journalist and correspondent Frank Sieren In this exciting and...
Whistleblower protection act – combinable solutions for your company
Since 2 January 2021, the Whistleblower Protection Act, also known as the Whistleblower Protection Act, has come into force. The main objective of this law is to strengthen the protection of whistleblowers and at the same time to uncover and prevent corruption and malpractice within companies. The...
PHOTOVOLTAICS ON BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURAL INSTALLATIONS WITH COMBUSTIBLE BUILDING MATERIALS
Germany has set itself the goal of being greenhouse gas neutral by 2045. The power sector has a key role to play in this. To achieve the goal of greenhouse gas neutrality in 2045, the power sector will have to largely eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. Green energy is becoming a growing...
Classic cars – value appreciation and provision for the future
Due to the weather, the season seems to start later this year for lovers of classic vehicles. Nevertheless, be well prepared and do not forget to have the insurance value of your vehicle updated. The value of the vehicle plays a decisive role in classic car insurance, especially when calculating...
Dr. Hörtkorn remains on course
Heilbronner Stimme: Insurance broker takes new approach to recruiting staff Increasing cyberattacks on medium-sized companies are having an impact on the insurance market. "Cyber premiums are exploding right now," reports Christian Hörtkorn, managing director of Heilbronn-based insurance broker...
Guarantee – Strengthen your liquidity!
Contract fulfillment, down payment and warranty can be guaranteed without any problems. This strengthens your liquidity and keeps your options open. Did you know that there are many other types of guarantees? To name just a few: Process guarantee, customs, rental, leasing, goods delivery aval -...
Hörtkorn Group donation of 7,500 euros to Versehrten-Stiftung (Foundation for the Disabled)
Social responsibility is a special concern for the Hörtkorn Group. For Managing Director Christian Hörtkorn it is a matter of the heart to support and promote associations, social institutions as well as cultural and sporting events. One of the Christmas donations of 7,500 euros was now received...
Christmas donation of the Hörtkorn Group over 5.000 Euro to the LebensWerkstatt
The Heilbronn-based Hörtkorn Group is once again donating 5,000 euros to LebensWerkstatt für Menschen mit Behinderung e.V. at Christmas, thereby supporting the current initiative to save energy in winter and provide heat protection in summer. Old contracts are expiring, so the diaconal social...
Inflationary pressure remains high
In August 2022, the inflation rate in Germany rose again to 7.9%, meaning it has remained well above 7% for half a year. Inflationary pressure remains high worldwide. As you know, if values change, this also has an impact on your insurance coverage. The continuing increase in price development...
Dr. Hörtkorn new jersey sponsor of the Heilbronn Falcons
The international insurance broker Dr. Hörtkorn will in future adorn the jersey chest of the DEL2 club Heilbronner Falken as a new sponsor. "The new Falken strategy for 2027 has convinced me. In addition to my personal interest in ice hockey sports, we would like to make the Hörtkorn Group even...
Are you adequately insured against burglary?
Last year, the BKA's police crime statistics recorded 54,236 cases of residential burglary. The burglars caused damage of around 180 million euros in the process. As a rule, household insurance covers damage caused by burglary. However, the compensation limits are limited, especially for...
Dr. Hörtkorn takes first place at the German B2B Awards
Once again, first place in the category of customer satisfaction among insurance brokers for the Heilbronn-based Hörtkorn Group in the German B2B Award 2022. The German Society for Consumer Studies collected more than 100,000 decision-maker assessments on a total of 1,387 companies. Which of the...
Hörtkorn Group grows in the pandemic
Heilbronner Stimme: Insurance broker increases turnover in 2021 - Managing director shows concern about development of the industry The insurance broker Dr. Hörtkorn has developed well despite the restrictions caused by the pandemic. Nevertheless, Managing Director Christian Hörtkorn is looking...
Information on the Russia-Ukraine conflict
The countries Ukraine, Russia and Belarus can currently often no longer be included in the insurance. In most cases, this also applies to an upcoming extension of contract terms. EXCLUSION FROM WARProperty and business interruption insurance policies contain provisions that exclude or limit...
Advancing inclusive living
With a pre-Christmas donation of 5,000 euros, the Dr. Hörtkorn Group supports the new inclusive housing project of LebensWerkstatt in Heilbronn's Nordstraße. "We like to get involved in regional projects. We have been associated with LebensWerkstatt in this way for many years," explains Managing...
Insurance and extreme weather
Worldwide natural catastrophes in the first half of 2021 caused billions of euros in damage. Severe flooding devastated parts of Germany and Belgium, torrential rain in London, and record heat and drought in Eastern and Northern Europe. Typhoons and heavy rains devastated Shanghai and China's...
Is there a liquidity bottleneck looming?
We live in turbulent and demanding times. Operational downtimes consume equity, storm damage calls for new investments. Raw material prices are rising, demand is very high in many areas and cannot be satisfied adequately in every case. Could you survive a lean period with more cash? You could...
Risk transfer in the area of Smart Factory & Industrial IoT
Comprehensive risk protection & prevention of damage from digitalization in mechanical and plant engineering. Holistic IT security management in companies consists of the four pillars of technology, organization, people and hedging the residual risk. In this interview, Peter Janson, authorized...
Webinar – Brexit: Implications for Insurance
You missed our live webinar on 'Insurance implications for UK as well as German companies after Brexit'? Watch the recording now! Together with our British partner Sutton Winson, Dr. Hörtkorn hosted a webinar in cooperation with the German-British Chamber of Industry and Commerce on the topic Life...
HÖRTKORN is “Best Service Provider for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses 2026” – 1st place in the insurance broker category
The HÖRTKORN GROUP was named “Best Service Provider for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses” in the Insurance Broker category in the latest “Best Service Provider for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses 2026” ranking by ServiceValue in cooperation with WirtschaftsWoche,...
The HÖRTKORN GROUP remains on course for growth
The HÖRTKORN GROUP continues on its growth trajectory. Despite a challenging market environment, the company has developed successfully in recent years and further strengthened its position as an insurance broker for medium-sized industrial companies.The HÖRTKORN...
Why art deserves professional insurance | HÖRTKORN ART INSURANCE | ART Karlsruhe 2026
art karlsruhe is one of the most important art fairs in Germany and sets standards in the art market every year.Amidst high-caliber works, international galleries, and new market trends, one thing became clear again this year:Today, art is a passion, a cultural asset,...
Fake carriers: How to protect yourself from professional freight fraud
Fake carriers: How to protect yourself from professional freight fraudFake carriers, forged identities, manipulated transport documents – professionally organized freight fraud is no longer an isolated case. In the transport and logistics sector, we are seeing a...
Fire department plans and escape and rescue plans – observe inspection and updating requirements
Organizational fire protection is an essential part of effective risk management and is subject to clear legal and regulatory requirements. Against this background, we would like to draw your attention today to the topic of fire department plans and escape and rescue...
New paths for people with disabilities of retirement age
With a pre-Christmas donation of €5,000, the Hörtkorn Group is supporting the LebensWerkstatt project “Support Group in the Workshop.”To make the transition from working life to retirement easier for people with disabilities, LebensWerkstatt is setting up a support...
