Practical Information

Selecting Insurance

According to the 2007 report by the Association of Greek Insurance Companies, life insurance is the most important type of insurance that Greeks invest in. Other common insurance types are motor vehicle insurance and insurance against loss of personal property in the event of fire.

It is mandatory to join a social security scheme in Greece and to have third-party automobile liability insurance. The majority of Greeks buy car insurance from brokers in order to find the best deal. In the case of life and health insurance, Greeks would rather buy directly from agents. Websites like Asfalistra provide quotes from various insurance companies and allows consumers to buy policies online.