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VHV KLASSIK-GARANT Hund: the policy wording in full
Oberer Tarif für Hundehalter mit 30 oder 50 Mio. Euro, Best-Leistungs-Garantie, Mietsachen bis zur Versicherungssumme, Welpen im ersten Lebensjahr, Forderungsausfall und Beitragsbefreiung bei Arbeitslosigkeit; ausgelesen aus der Produktübersicht.
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What the policy covers: 60 points, each with its clause
Basics
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined limit for bodily injury, property damage and financial loss | yes, up to EUR 30 million | „30 oder 50 Mio. Euro pauschal für Personen-, Sach- und Vermögensschäden (bei Personenschäden max. 15 Mio. Euro je geschädigte Person)“ | Versicherungssummen, page 1 |
| Pure financial loss (without prior injury or property damage) | not addressed | ||
| Annual aggregate limit for all claims in one policy year | not addressed | ||
| Excess per claim | EUR 150 | „150 Euro Selbstbeteiligung (SB) bei Sachschäden“ | Tarifvarianten, page 1 |
| Co-insured persons (spouse or partner, children and other household members owning or walking the dog) | yes | „Familienangehörige des Versicherungsnehmers Personen in häuslicher Gemeinschaft mit dem Versicherungsnehmer“ | Mitversicherte Personen, page 1 |
| Territorial scope (home country, Europe, worldwide) | yes | „Auslandsaufenthalt innerhalb Europas ohne zeitliche Begrenzung Auslandsaufenthalt außerhalb Europas bis 5 Jahre“ | Ausland, page 2 |
| Temporary stays abroad with the dog: maximum duration and countries covered | yes | „Auslandsaufenthalt innerhalb Europas ohne zeitliche Begrenzung Auslandsaufenthalt außerhalb Europas bis 5 Jahre“ | Ausland, page 2 |
| Automatic cover for new risks (for example an additional dog) until notified | yes, up to the sum insured | „Vorsorgeversicherung bis zur Versicherungssumme“ | Versicherungssummen, page 1 |
| Previous cover guarantee: better terms of the former policy continue to apply | yes | „Summen- und Konditionsdifferenzdeckung (Sofortschutz) bis 12 Monate“ | Leistungen, page 1 |
| Best cover guarantee: better terms offered by another insurer also apply | yes | „Garantiert im Schadenfall die besten Leistungen aus allen privaten Hunde- und Pferdehalter-Haftpflichtversicherungen am deutschen Markt im Rahmen der gesetzlichen Haftpflicht“ | Best-Leistungs-Garantie, page 2 |
| Automatic update: future improvements of the terms apply to existing policies at no extra premium | yes | „LEISTUNGS-UPDATE-GARANTIE“ | Kopf, page 1 |
| Premium waiver on unemployment, incapacity for work or death of the policyholder | yes | „Beitragsbefreiung bei Arbeitslosigkeit, max. 12 Monate“ | Leistungen, page 1 |
Dogs insured
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Several dogs in one policy and discount from the second dog | yes | „Nachlass ab zweitem Tier“ | Tarifvarianten, page 1 |
| Puppies from the insured dog's litter covered at no extra premium, up to what age | yes | „Beitragsfreie Mitversicherung der Welpen im ersten Lebensjahr“ | Tiere, page 2 |
| Restricted breeds under regional law insurable (in Spain dangerous dogs, PPP) | not addressed | ||
| Dogs that have bitten before or are officially classed as dangerous | not addressed | ||
| Minimum and maximum age of the dog at inception | not addressed | ||
| Foster dogs from animal welfare organisations and dogs on trial | not addressed | ||
| Assistance dogs, guide dogs and other dogs supporting people with disabilities | not addressed | ||
| Therapy and visiting dogs (schools, care homes, practices) | yes | „Nutzung als Therapiehund (z. B. Schulhund, Besuchshund)“ | Freizeit und Sport, page 1 |
| Rescue and search dogs on duty and in training | yes | „Nutzung als Rettungs- und Suchhund (z. B. Mantrailing)“ | Freizeit und Sport, page 1 |
| Hunting dogs on hunts and in hunting training | not addressed | ||
| Protection dogs, protection work and bite work training | yes | „Schäden an Figuranten“ | Freizeit und Sport, page 1 |
Dog sitters and family
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liability of non-professional dog sitters (friends, neighbours, relatives) covered | yes | „Nicht gewerbsmäßig tätige Tierhüter inkl. deren Ansprüche gegen den Versicherungsnehmer“ | Mitversicherte Personen, page 1 |
| Professional dog sitters, dog walkers and boarding kennels | not addressed | ||
| Bodily injury to the dog sitter (the dog bites the person looking after it) | yes, up to the sum insured | „Nicht gewerbsmäßig tätige Tierhüter inkl. deren Ansprüche gegen den Versicherungsnehmer“ | Mitversicherte Personen, page 1 |
| Claims between relatives and co-insured persons (injury within the family) | not addressed | ||
| Dog walked by minors and liability for supervision | not addressed |
Damage caused by the dog
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bite injuries to people including pain and suffering and treatment costs | not addressed | ||
| Injury to third-party animals (for example in a dog fight) | not addressed | ||
| Veterinary costs for injured third-party animals | not addressed | ||
| Unintended mating (resulting costs for a third party's bitch) | yes, up to the sum insured | „Deckschäden aus gewolltem und ungewolltem Deckakt“ | Tiere, page 2 |
| Intended mating (damage during agreed breeding) | yes, up to the sum insured | „Deckschäden aus gewolltem und ungewolltem Deckakt“ | Tiere, page 2 |
| Damage to fields, meadows and farmland | yes, up to the sum insured | „Flurschäden“ | Umwelt, page 2 |
| Road accidents caused by the dog (damage to third-party vehicles and people) | not addressed | ||
| Damage by the dog to borrowed or hired vehicles (cars, motorhomes, boats) | not addressed | ||
| Environmental damage under environmental liability law (for example protected species or waters) | yes, up to EUR 3 million | „Ansprüche nach Umweltschadensgesetz bis 3 Mio. Euro“ | Umwelt, page 2 |
Rented and borrowed property
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damage to rented living space (doors, floors, walls) | yes, up to the sum insured | „Mietsachschäden an Räumen in Gebäuden, Immobilien, Grundstücken (auch Reithallen, Stallungen, Weiden)“ | Mietsachschäden, page 1 |
| Damage to hotel rooms and their furnishings while travelling | yes, up to the sum insured | „Mietsachschäden an beweglichen Sachen in Ferienunterkünften“ | Mietsachschäden, page 1 |
| Damage to holiday flats and holiday homes including contents | yes, up to the sum insured | „Mietsachschäden an beweglichen Sachen in Ferienunterkünften“ | Mietsachschäden, page 1 |
| Damage to rented, borrowed or leased movable property | yes, up to the sum insured | „Beschädigung, NEU Vernichtung und Verlust von gemieteten, geliehenen fremden Sachen NEU bis zur Versicherungssumme ohne SB“ | Mietsachschäden, page 1 |
| Gradual damage from scratching, chewing or urine | yes, up to the sum insured | „Tierische Ausscheidungen“ | Tiere, page 2 |
Training, sport and use
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog school and training (including owner competence courses) | yes | „Teilnahme an Hundelehrgängen, Hundeschule und Prüfungen“ | Freizeit und Sport, page 1 |
| Dog sport, agility, competitions, shows and trials | yes | „Teilnahme an Hundesportveranstaltungen (z. B. Turniere, Agility-Sport, Flyball, Dog Dance), Schauvorführungen“ | Freizeit und Sport, page 1 |
| Breach of leash rules (claim remains covered) | yes | „Kein Leinen- oder Maulkorbzwang“ | Tiere, page 2 |
| Breach of muzzle rules (claim remains covered) | yes | „Kein Leinen- oder Maulkorbzwang“ | Tiere, page 2 |
| Commercial or professional use of the dog (for example guard dog, office dog) | not addressed | ||
| Dog breeding (hobby and commercial breeding) | not addressed |
Protection and defence
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default cover: payment when another dog owner cannot pay for damage caused to the insured | yes, up to the sum insured | „Forderungsausfalldeckung bei gerichtlicher Geltendmachung inkl. Schäden durch Vorsatz“ | Leistungen, page 1 |
| Defence against unjustified claims (passive legal protection) including court and legal fees | yes | „Prüfung der Haftpflichtfrage / Abwehr unberechtigter Ansprüche / Freistellung von berechtigten Schadenersatzverpflichtungen“ | Leistungen, page 1 |
| Defence costs in criminal or administrative fine proceedings after a dog incident | not addressed |
Contract and obligations
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meets compulsory insurance rules under regional dog laws in Germany and Austria or Spanish law (Ley 7/2023, PPP) | not addressed | ||
| Insurance certificate for the authorities | not addressed | ||
| Duty to register the dog, pay dog tax, microchip it and record it | not addressed | ||
| Duty to pass a temperament test or owner competence test | not addressed | ||
| Duty to hold an official permit for dangerous dogs (in Spain the PPP licence) | not addressed | ||
| Obligations after a claim (notification period, no admission of liability without consent) | not addressed | ||
| Death, rehoming or replacement of the dog (end of contract or transfer) | not addressed | ||
| Term and cancellation (notice period, cancel any day, cancellation after a claim) | not addressed | ||
| Special exclusions (for example intent, certain breeds, dog fights, damage to own property) | not addressed |
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Policy wordings and provider
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- VHV Allgemeine Versicherung AG, VHV Vereinigte Hannoversche Versicherung a.G.
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- Tierhalterhaftpflicht Produktübersicht Vertragsbestandteile KLASSIK-GARANT Hund Edition: Produktübersicht 09/2024 (102.0031.88) Original from the insurer (PDF, German)
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