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Private Liability Insurance in Austria

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In Austria, you are liable without limit for damages you cause to others. Private liability insurance protects you from the financial consequences - whether from mishaps during leisure activities or in everyday life.

What is covered?

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Property Damage

When you accidentally damage or destroy someone else's property.

Example: You drop a friend's tablet.

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Personal Injury

When you injure another person.

Example: Collision while skiing or cycling.

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Financial Loss

Financial consequences arising from property or personal damage.

Example: Loss of earnings for the injured person.

Who is covered?

👤You as the policyholder
💑Partner/spouse in shared household
👶Minor children
👧Adult children (without own income)
🧹Household employees (cleaners, gardeners)

Why is private liability important?

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Unlimited Liability

In Austria, you are liable with all your assets for damages you cause.

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High Compensation Claims

Personal injuries can cost hundreds of thousands of euros (treatment, pain compensation, pension).

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Everyday Risks

Mishaps happen during sports, on vacation, or at friends' homes.

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Family Protection

Damages caused by your children are also covered.

Affordable Protection

Comprehensive coverage from just a few euros per month.

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Important for Renters

Damages in rental apartments (e.g., water damage) are covered.

Typical Damage Cases

Damaged a friend's tablet or laptop
Injured another skier while skiing
Scratched a parked car with your bicycle
Child throws ball through neighbor's window
Caused water damage in rental apartment
Shopping cart rolls into someone else's car

What is NOT covered?

  • Work accidents (via social insurance)
  • Damages with motor vehicles (car liability)
  • Favor services (e.g., helping with moving)
  • Intentionally caused damages

Cost Overview

Individual Basic

from €3/month

Basic protection for one person

Family

€5-10/month

Partner and children covered

Premium

€10-15/month

Higher coverage amounts

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Private Liability vs. Household Insurance

🛡️Private Liability

Protects against third-party claims

  • Damage to others' property
  • Injury to other persons
  • Financial consequential damages

🏠Household Insurance

Protects your own belongings

  • Your furniture and electronics
  • Burglary theft
  • Fire and water damage

💡 Tipp: Both are often available combined - check your existing household insurance!

Recommended Coverage Amount

We recommend at least €3 million coverage, especially for personal injuries. In case of severe injuries, costs (treatment, care, loss of earnings) can quickly become very high.

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Prices and conditions vary depending on selected benefits and personal factors. As of: December 2025.