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How much does it cost to keep your feline friend well looked after? We put together an overview of typical vet costs.

How much will it actually cost to take my dog to the vet? Here is an overview of what it costs to take good care of your pet. 

Serkan has done something not many others ever will: He's convinced the people around him that working in insurance is fun!

Is it worth it for you to switch to private health insurance? Do the check here

Should you stick with statutory health insurance or go private? Here’s all you need to know about the two systems

Pack your bags – time to go on holiday! Here are the best tips for all last-minute travellers planning a trip with their four-legged friend.

It makes sense to make provisions at an early stage. We explain what you should bear in mind and how a unit-linked policy can benefit you

Young at heart, with 23 years of experience in insurance: Bianca is now our brand-new Team Lead Claims

Doing Zoom calls under palm trees, checking emails at the beach, having actual Italian pizza for dinner? No problem with our new workation model

260,000 bicycles were stolen in 2021. Find out what you can do to keep your bike off bike snatchers’ hands and keep your mind worry-free.

Melanie and Michael agree: The Sales Service Team is full of crazy birds! Read here what working at Getsafe is all about for them

Our guest blogger Tobias from Finanzentdecker shows you how you can save over €1,000 a year with 5 simple tips

What many people fear is Daphne’s biggest drive: Constant change! Now she’s told us how she went from Greek beaches all the way to the German startup environment

We asked ourselves how we wanted to collaborate in the future. The answer is simple: Everyone is unique, and so should be the way of working at Getsafe. Here is our future workplace design

Financial blogger Ricardo explains the importance of investing in yourself first and why arranging a private pension is a wise move

Why today is the best time to start planning for your retirement and how private pensions can help you achieve financial freedom in the future.

Why is mental health not taken seriously enough and what does it have to do with insurance?

Private health insurance gives you access to a world of high-quality, comprehensive healthcare. Read on to find out everything you need to know.

Gunnar is convinced: Talking about insurance can be fun! Read here how he applies this in his day-to-day, and what makes a successful sales consultant in his team

Ante is our new Head of Sales Operations, the first of his kind at Getsafe. His daily mantra: Get up, get moving, and have fun doing it

To mark Earth Day, our Getsafees share their top tips on how to live more sustainably 

We explain what World Health Day is and take you on a journey of discovery through the history of insurance

Konrad unites two very different areas with his role in Product & Data. How does he successfully juggle it all?

Always available and constantly online – modern work conditions bring new challenges. How do we organise our lives? And most importantly: how can we balance job and private life?

All about dental care, stress-free visits to the dentist and the benefits of a dazzling smile

Just in time for International Women’s Day 2022, we are taking a look behind the scenes: How well are women covered?

Why now is the best time to take precautions and protect your income.

From flight attendant to office manager – Nicole travelled far before settling at Getsafe headquarters in Heidelberg. And her puppy Sophie has long since secured her place as Getsafe's first office dog

Backend or frontend – what's your perfect fit? Andy, Head of Engineering (Insurance Products) and Igor, Staff Frontend Engineer, have sat down to discuss the differences and similarities between backend and frontend development

Learn here why legal and dog liability insurance offer the ultimate package.

Hello, spring! It’s time for our version of spring cleaning: with this practical checklist, you can quickly clean up your insurance policies.

On a mission to make customers happy: What does it take and why it's fun? Sina, Mirna, Maren, and Martin from the Customer Support Team tell you more about it

In this editorial article, Sarah from finance, baby! shares her most important tips to bring order to your financial chaos.

Tobias from VMK (Versicherungen mit Kopf) took a closer look at our car insurance in his latest article. Read this summary to find out how well it performs.

As a professional kitesurfer, Ranja loves taking risks. In her guest article, she explains why she is so convinced of digital insurance.

Our guest author Louisa shares eight helpful tips on how to get the best deal when switching car insurance.

Our guest author Carlos from Getreach shares his experiences with insurance and finance.

Sascha is at home in the world of startups. As VP Finance at Getsafe, he’s a problem solver with a positive attitude above all else

Getsafe recently had its first internal hackathon. Between cool projects and lots of pancakes, our VP Engineering Anthony recollects how it went

Ensure your landlord never unfairly withholds your hard-earned cash

Johanna found our career advertisement via LinkedIn. Half an hour later, she was invited to a phone interview for the position as Customer Relationship Manager (CRM)

Almost one and a half years ago, we drew attention to the gender insurance gap for the first time. Unfortunately, little has changed since then

Nico is a project manager for our insurance packages and is waiting steadily for the Bafin licence to arrive. In the meantime, he plays four musical instruments and does a lot of fitness

Why finding the right dental insurance policy is an easy way to save money

We’ve been working on it for a long time, now it's here: our Virtual Stock Options Plan gives all team members virtual shares and enables everyone to become co-entrepreneurs at Getsafe

We will explain the most important functions of the app and how you can customise your coverage to perfectly suit you

Nils builds the platform behind the Getsafe app. In this Getsafe Team Story, he explains what he loves about his job

Ana from the HR team explains why feedback is so important to us – and how it all works at Getsafe

Modular and flexible insurance? It only takes a few clicks with Getsafe

Little ego and no fear of making mistakes: How Andy builds technology that makes insurance easier for everyone

Growth is our focus – both in a business and a personal sense. Rosa from the HR team explains how you can reach your full potential at Getsafe

All of the benefits, none of the costs: you can easily add co-insured people to your Getsafe insurance

This enables us to make your insurance even better

 The woman behind Getsafe's new car insurance. Marie tells her Getsafe story

These simple steps show you how to be calm, safe and prepared if you have a traffic collision

It’s not about making coffee! Ann-Cathrin, Janine and Sandeep explain what it’s really like to work at a startup

Car insurance made simple. We explain everything you need to know about car insurance

Are you looking for truly outstanding car insurance? Find out what Getsafe can offer you and your car

Vrooom! With our new car insurance, you get full flexibility, great value and up to five additional named drivers for free

In order for our new team members to feel comfortable with us, we have prepared the perfect start for them. Office Manager Marlene gives you a few insights

Your car model and driving history influence the amount you pay for car insurance – and this is changing in 2021

Affordable solutions to protect against burglary

Our personal tips and recommendations for overcoming isolation

Join us in shaping the future of insurance!

The former insurance broker about commission pressure, good teamwork and empathy in customer service

Find out how easy it is to file your insurance claim with Getsafe

Find out what motivates Haithem to become a founder and why he sees himself as an "intermediate being”

Ana, Nicole, Anthony and Jacob talk about their remote experience: It’s all about the team 

Watch now: Getsafe CEO and founder Chris on how Getsafe has developed in the first half of 2020

People are showing solidarity by sharing posts with the #blackouttuesday hashtag. But if you want to do more, here are some useful links

Learn more about how we managed and implemented Getsafe's new brand from our Brand Manager Nico

Private liability insurance makes sense for everyone. We will explain to you why this insurance is necessary and what you should consider

Here is everything you need to know about flying a drone

Freethinker Rosa talks about working from home, the colour rose and her enthusiasm for humans

Now it is time to open a whole new chapter, with a new logo, a new design, a new voice and with our vision

A new logo, a new design, a new voice: learn more about Getsafe's new brand from founder and CEO Christian

We want to make your life easier. Here you will find important information and explanations about the German tax system

We explain your rights and obligations when working from home and how you are protected

Coronavirus raises many questions, many of which are related to employment law. We have shared some of your questions with a specialist lawyer. 

Good time management is essential. But what to do with too much time? We will tell you!

Why do I need dog liability insurance? What's covered and what's not?

Working from home, sick leave, childcare – what rights and obligations do employees have?

We answer your questions and offer tips related to coronavirus and insurance

Even in 2020, women own fewer insurance policies than men. Why?

Cancelling your Getsafe insurance is easy. Here we explain how to do it

What happened, how do I protect myself and my dog – and when do I need legal advice?

What can you do to avoid getting sick? We have summarised the most important tips for you.

Here we explain how to do it – step by step

Multi-line, multi-market, automation – our backend is an extraordinary toolset. Learn more about it in this update

The past six months have been pivotal for us at Getsafe and mark the beginning of a new era for our company – here's why

How relevant are insurances in the discourse about gender equality? We're taking a closer look

Contents insurance in a shared flat, what does your contents insurance cover? The music is loud, your flat has become a dance floor. What's next?

A good customer experience is really important these days because it strengthens customer loyalty

What I like most about my job is making customers happy

What do you have to consider before and after the move? 

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