Insurance Firm Pays Record €227m in Disaster Compensation
The 2024 total surpassed the previous record from 2021, driven mainly by severe storms in September that hit eastern Austria.
The End of Amalgam: Austria’s Dental Dilemma
A looming EU ban on amalgam fillings has sparked a crisis in Austrian healthcare, with stalled talks over dentist compensation threatening to drive up costs for all.
September Floods Cause €1.3 Billion in Damages
Researchers said individuals and businesses were affected, but timely investments in flood defences prevented worse losses.
Insurers Anticipate Claims Up to €700 Million Following Storms
In a worst-case scenario, the total could exceed €1 billion, insurers warned, with efforts now focused on ensuring a swift claims process.