Hamburg Chamber of Commerce

Expertise examination as an insurance agent or insurance advisor

Do you want to broker insurance or provide commercial insurance advice? Then you must prove your professional qualifications at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) by passing a proficiency examination.

Detailed description

In order to broker insurance or to provide commercial insurance advice, you must prove your professional qualifications.

 

Information

Prerequisites

You can find the exact requirements in the online offer of the responsible Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK).

Documents required

You can obtain all necessary documents from your local Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and their website.

Please note

No.

Deadlines

No.

Procedure

Your local Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) usually offers an online procedure.

Processing time

Processing can take up to several weeks.

Fees

There are costs involved. You can find out the exact amount from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK).

Legal remedies


  • Contradiction

  • Lawsuit before the Administrative Court

Legal basis

Section 34d of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO)

Links on hamburg.de

Links on the Internet

Address and contact information

Hamburg Chamber of Commerce

Opening times: Mon-Thu 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Fri by phone 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

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Last updated: 11.06.2026