Versicherungsvertreter

insurance agent

noun fer-ZIKH-er-rungs-fer-tre-ter Rare

Usage Note

Versicherungsvertreter sells and services insurance policies on behalf of one company (gebundener Vertreter), as opposed to an independent Versicherungsmakler who brokers multiple providers. Requires a state-recognised qualification (IHK-Sachkunde).

Examples

"Der Versicherungsvertreter empfahl eine Haftpflichtversicherung für den Betrieb."

Natural Translation

The insurance agent recommended a liability insurance policy for the business.

Literal Translation

The insurance-agent recommended a liability-insurance for the business.

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