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ERGO Smart: the policy wording in full
Mittlere Linie der ERGO Kfz-Versicherung mit Eigenschäden bis 100.000 Euro, Neupreis und Kaufpreis 12 Monate, freier Werkstattwahl und Zusatzleistungen für Elektroautos, aber stärkerer Rückstufung.
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What the policy covers: 83 points, each with its clause
Basics
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covers included (liability, partial casco, comprehensive, assistance) | yes | „Leistungen Vollkasko - es gelten alle Leistungen der Teilkasko“ | Leistungstabelle, page 2 |
| Territorial scope (Europe, non-European EU territories, green card) | not addressed | ||
| Guarantee against GDV model wording (AKB) | not addressed | ||
| Best-cover or difference-in-conditions clause | not addressed | ||
| Meets the minimum standards of the German broker working group (AK Beratungsprozesse) | not addressed | ||
| Gross negligence: no reduction of the casco payment | yes, up to the sum insured | „Verzicht auf den Einwand der groben Fahrlässigkeit“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Exception to the gross negligence waiver: alcohol, drugs, medication | not addressed | ||
| Exception to the gross negligence waiver: theft (key left in or on the vehicle) | not addressed |
Motor third-party liability
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limit of indemnity per claim (combined) | yes, up to EUR 100 million | „Versicherungssumme pauschal 100 Mio. Euro“ | Leistungstabelle Kfz-Haftpflicht, page 1 |
| Maximum for bodily injury (per injured person) | yes, up to EUR 15 million | „davon für Personenschäden, je Person maximal 15 Mio Euro“ | Leistungstabelle Kfz-Haftpflicht, page 1 |
| Limit for property damage | yes, up to the sum insured | „Versicherungssumme pauschal 100 Mio. Euro“ | Leistungstabelle Kfz-Haftpflicht, page 1 |
| Limit for pure financial loss | yes, up to the sum insured | „Versicherungssumme pauschal 100 Mio. Euro“ | Leistungstabelle Kfz-Haftpflicht, page 1 |
| Rental car top-up liability abroad up to the policy limit (Mallorca-Police) | yes, up to the sum insured | „erweiterter Versicherungsschutz für ein im Ausland gemietetes Fahrzeug (Mallorca Police)“ | Leistungstabelle Kfz-Haftpflicht, page 1 |
| Foreign claim protection: compensation when a foreign vehicle causes the loss abroad | yes, up to the sum insured | „Hilfeleistungen bei Auslandsreisen + Auslandsschadenschutz“ | Leistungstabelle Bausteine, page 2 |
| Own damage: loss to the policyholder's second vehicle or property caused with the insured vehicle | yes, up to EUR 100,000, excess EUR 500 | „Eigenschaden (100.000 Euro, 500 SB, SF-Rückstufung)“ | Leistungstabelle Kfz-Haftpflicht, page 1 |
| Trailers: liability for towed trailers and caravans | not addressed | ||
| Legal expenses within the policy (defence and recovery of damages) | not addressed |
Partial casco: theft, fire, glass, short circuit
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excess for partial casco | not addressed | ||
| Fire and explosion | yes, up to the sum insured | „versicherte Ereignisse: Brand, Explosion, Kurzschluss,“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Theft, robbery and unauthorised use of the whole vehicle | yes, up to the sum insured | „Diebstahl, Raub, unbefugter Gebrauch und Glasbruch“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Theft of vehicle parts and accessories (including break-in damage) | not addressed | ||
| Loss or theft of vehicle keys (replacing the locks) | yes, up to the sum insured | „nach Diebstahl Fahrzeugschlüssel, Austausch von Schlössern“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Glass breakage (windows, headlights, glass roof) | yes, up to the sum insured | „Innenraumreinigung, Leuchtmittel- und Vignettenersatz, notwendige Kalibrierung“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Stone chip repair without excess | yes | „Selbstbeteiligungsverzicht bei Glasreparatur“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Short circuit in the wiring (cable fire) | yes, up to the sum insured | „versicherte Ereignisse: Brand, Explosion, Kurzschluss,“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Consequential damage from a short circuit to connected units (limit) | yes, up to the sum insured | „Kurzschluss-Folgeschäden an angeschlossenen Aggregaten“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
Partial casco: natural hazards and animals
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm, hail, lightning | yes, up to the sum insured | „Elementarschutz: Sturm und Böen, Hagel, Blitzschlag,“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Flood, heavy rain, high water | yes, up to the sum insured | „Überschwemmung, Schnee- und Dachlawinen, Erdbeben,“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Extraordinary risks via the Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros | not addressed | ||
| Avalanche, landslide, rockfall, mudslide, earthquake | yes, up to the sum insured | „Erdrutsch, Erdfall, Muren und Vulkanausbruch“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Snow and ice falling from a roof onto the vehicle | yes, up to the sum insured | „Überschwemmung, Schnee- und Dachlawinen, Erdbeben,“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Collision with animals of any kind (not only furred game) | yes, up to the sum insured | „Zusammenstoß mit allen Tieren“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Swerving to avoid an animal without collision (salvage costs) | not addressed | ||
| Animal bites (martens) to cables, hoses and insulation | yes, up to the sum insured | „Schäden durch Tierbiss und Folgeschäden“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Consequential damage after an animal bite (for example engine damage), limit | yes, up to the sum insured | „Schäden durch Tierbiss und Folgeschäden“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
Comprehensive cover
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excess for comprehensive cover | not addressed | ||
| Accident damage to the own vehicle, even when at fault | yes, up to the sum insured | „versicherte Ereignisse: Unfälle - auch selbstverschuldete“ | Leistungstabelle Vollkasko, page 2 |
| Malicious damage by third parties (vandalism) | yes, up to the sum insured | „Mut- und böswillige Handlungen“ | Leistungstabelle Vollkasko, page 2 |
| Operating, braking and pure breakage damage | yes, up to the sum insured | „Schlingerschäden“ | Leistungstabelle Vollkasko, page 2 |
| Tyre damage without further damage to the vehicle | yes, up to the sum insured | „Folgeschäden nach Reifenplatzer“ | Leistungstabelle Vollkasko, page 2 |
| Damage during transport by ferry, car train or tow truck | yes, up to the sum insured | „Havarie-Grosse-Risiko“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Driver safety training and track days | not addressed |
Settlement and repair
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| New-for-old settlement for total loss or theft (up to how many months after first registration) | yes | „Neupreisentschädigung für Neufahrzeuge 12 Monate ab Erstzulassung“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Purchase price settlement for used cars (months after purchase) | yes | „Kaufpreisentschädigung für bis zu 4 Jahre alte Gebrauchtfahrzeuge 12 Monate ab Vertragsbeginn bei uns“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Replacement value, salvage value and new-for-old deduction | yes | „Verzicht auf Abzug neu für alt“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| GAP cover: difference between replacement value and outstanding lease or loan | yes, up to the sum insured | „GAP-Deckung (Vollkasko) P für Leasing- und kreditfinanzierte Fahrzeuge“ | Leistungstabelle Bausteine, page 2 |
| Leased and financed vehicles (security certificate, payment to the lessor) | not addressed | ||
| Expert assessor costs under casco | not addressed | ||
| Towing and recovery costs under casco | not addressed | ||
| Accessories and optional extras included without extra premium (limit) | yes, up to the sum insured | „Mitversicherung von fest eingebauten Zubehörteilen + Pkw in unbegrenzter Höhe“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Workshop tie-in: repair only at the insurer's partner garage | none | „Werkstattwahl“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
Breakdown assistance
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roadside help after breakdown or accident | yes, up to the sum insured | „Kfz-Schutzbrief zuwählbar“ | Leistungstabelle Bausteine, page 2 |
| Help from home (from kilometre 0) or only beyond a distance | not addressed | ||
| Towing of the vehicle (limit or distance) | not addressed | ||
| Rental or replacement car (days and daily rate) | yes, up to EUR 2,000 | „Mietfahrzeug im Schadensfall bis 14 Tage (bei Totalschaden bzw. Totalentwendung bis 35 Tage, max.“ | Leistungstabelle Bausteine, page 2 |
| Repatriation of the vehicle from abroad | not addressed | ||
| Hotel costs after breakdown or accident | not addressed | ||
| Onward or return travel of the occupants | not addressed | ||
| Medical repatriation of the occupants | not addressed | ||
| Replacement driver if the driver is incapacitated | not addressed |
Drivers, no-claims and use
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver cover: injury to the own driver in an at-fault accident | yes, up to the sum insured | „Versichert sind Personenschäden des berechtigten Fahrers“ | Leistungstabelle Bausteine, page 2 |
| No-claims protection: no downgrade after a claim | no | „Rabattschutz (Kfz-Haftpflicht, Vollkasko)“ | Leistungstabelle Bausteine, page 2 |
| Claim-free rescue: one claim per year without downgrade above a set class | not addressed | ||
| Transfer of no-claims class (second car, partner, family) | not addressed | ||
| Permitted drivers: single, partner, any driver, occasional drivers | not addressed | ||
| Driver age: minimum age, young and novice drivers | not addressed | ||
| Consequence of an undeclared driver (penalty, back premium, excess) | not addressed | ||
| Annual mileage and consequence of exceeding it | not addressed | ||
| Seasonal registration and dormant cover outside the season | not addressed | ||
| Use of the vehicle (private, business, rental, car sharing, ride hailing) | not addressed |
Electric and hybrid vehicles
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery (high-voltage) against all casco perils, including handling errors and short circuit | yes, up to the sum insured | „jede Beschädigung, Zerstörung oder Verlust des Akku (Allgefahrendeckung)“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Battery: new value instead of current value (up to how many years) | not addressed | ||
| Animal bites to battery and high-voltage cables, including consequential damage | yes, up to the sum insured | „jede Beschädigung, Zerstörung oder Verlust des Akku (Allgefahrendeckung)“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Overvoltage and short circuit while charging | yes, up to the sum insured | „Überspannungsschäden der Bordelektronik beim Laden des Akku“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Charging cable and mobile charger (theft, damage, animal bite) | yes, up to the sum insured | „private Ladestation an der Adresse des VN inkl. Ladekabel (unter Verschluss gehalten)“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Wallbox (home charging station) | yes, up to the sum insured | „private Ladestation an der Adresse des VN inkl. Ladekabel (unter Verschluss gehalten)“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
| Liability while charging (for example tripping over the cable) | not addressed | ||
| Towing to the next charging point when the battery is empty | yes | „Abschleppen bei leerem Akku (für reine E-Fahrzeuge)“ | Leistungstabelle Teilkasko, page 1 |
Contract and obligations
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duties before a loss (driving licence, drink driving, use) | not addressed | ||
| Duties after a loss (notice period, police for game and theft, leaving the scene) | not addressed | ||
| Recourse against the driver after a breach of duty under liability (maximum) | not addressed | ||
| Cancellation (notice before renewal, after a claim, after a premium increase) | not addressed | ||
| Notable exclusions (racing, war, nuclear, confiscation) | not addressed |
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Policy wordings and provider
- Legal entity
- ERGO Direkt Versicherung Aktiengesellschaft, ERGO Versicherung Aktiengesellschaft
- Distribution
- not known
- Kfz-Versicherung Leistungstabelle Smart und Best Edition: Tarif 12.9.2026, Fußzeile 9.2026 Copy hosted by an intermediary, not by the insurer
Full text of the wording
Converted from the insurer's PDF, page numbers in square brackets. Tables may have shifted; if in doubt, the original applies. As text (Markdown)