Interkantonaler Rückversicherungsverband (IRV), Switzerland
Switzerland Title
Interkantonaler Rückversicherungsverband (IRV)
Switzerland Description
The Intercantonal Reinsurance Association (IRV in German: "Interkantonale Rückversicherungsverband") provides the Public Insurance Companies for Real Estate (KVG in German: "Kantonalen Gebäudeversicherungen") with reinsurance services in the areas of fire and natural disasters.
The reinsurance of the IRV covers the major risks to which KGVs are exposed and compensates for fluctuations in long-term damage patterns. Thanks to the IRV, the KGVs can optimize their claims settlement. This unique system of solidarity ensures effective risk compensation among participants.
Switzerland News and Events
News and Events
7 February 2024
Due to negligence, a fire occurs at a construction site in Switzerland at least every day. Not only does considerable damage to property occur. There are often high costs for repairing the damage. And the completion of the construction is delayed. Personal accidents can also occur in the event of fires. The causes of fires are diverse. An incorrectly disposed of cigarette, flying sparks or a lamp that is placed too close to combustible material often triggers a construction site fire. Such a fire can have legal consequences. Since every builder is interested in a safe and smoothly running construction project, precautions should be taken.
22 May 2023
In some cantons, the requirement for complex fire protection concepts based on protection goals for photovoltaic systems on facades is currently being criticized. What is overlooked is that photovoltaic systems on facades can pose a significant fire risk, especially in tall buildings. However, the risk of fire is reduced to a minimum with correct planning and the use of high-quality components and professional installation.
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