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...
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...
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...
HÖRTKORN GROUP SUPPORTS MILAN HOSSEINI
New premium partner for gymnast Milan Hosseini: The reigning Lower Saxony Sportsman of the Year can look forward to the support of the Hörtkorn Group from Heilbronn from January 2024. "We have been following Milan Hosseini's progress for some time now. He is an...
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."...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
