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VVG

Abbreviation for Versicherungsvertragsgesetz

In short and in plain language

The VVG is the German law on insurance contracts.

It sets out the rights and duties of both sides.

It also covers how long such contracts run and how they renew.

Definition
The VVG is the German Insurance Contract Act. It governs the rights and duties of insurers and policyholders, including the duration, renewal and termination of contracts. What applies in an individual case is clarified by legal advice.