Business license for the independent brokerage of insurance contracts as an insurance broker or agent.
Damit wir Apply for an insurance broker license (Section 34d of the Trade Regulation Act) mit dem zuständigen Gewerbeamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Apply for an insurance broker license (Section 34d of the Trade Regulation Act).
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
20–60 € je nach Gemeinde
Demonstrate expertise
Final examination to become an insurance agent or the IHK certification exam.
Application for a permit with the Department of Business and Industry
Including a certificate of good conduct, proof of financial standing, and professional liability insurance.
Obtaining a license and registration in the broker registry
Registration in the DIHK Broker Registry is also required.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Individuals who wish to act as commercial brokers for insurance products (brokers, multi-line agents).
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months
Success rate
approx. 80.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
20–60 €, depending on the municipality.
Typically about 30 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.