Insurance consultant or insurance intermediary - register for the expert knowledge examination

• Appearance in person You must appear in person for the examinations. • Observe registration deadline The examination is offered on a maximum of eight nationwide dates. The registration deadline is set by the respective Chamber of Industry and Commerce. • If applicable, exemption from the practical examination Either you have a licence as a financial investment broker, fee-based financial investment advisor or real estate loan broker or you have obtained a corresponding certificate of competence.

• Registration for the expert knowledge examination Only online possible You must register for this on the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) Berlin' s registration portal. • ID card with photo for identification at the examination • If applicable, proof of exemption from the practical examination You can find out which documents are required for this on the registration form. • If applicable, proof of passing the written part of the examination Only necessary in case of mere repetition of the practical part of the examination

• EUR 200.00: Written part of the examination • EUR 150.00: Practical part of the examination • EUR 330.00: Written and practical part of the examination

• Versicherungsvermittlungsverordnung (VersVermV) §§ 1 bis 7 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/versvermv_2018/BJNR248310018.html • Trade Regulations (Gewerbeordnung or GewO) § 34d sec. 5 No. 4 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/gewo/__34d.html • Schedule of fees of the IHK (Section C.5) www.ihk.de/blueprint/servlet/resource/blob/2256952/9289dfb23

You will usually receive the certificate within 1-2 weeks after the exam.

• Overview of the Chambers of Industry and Commerce in Germany www.ihk.de/?fdialog=ihk-finder%2F%2F • List of professional qualifications recognised as expertise instead of the examination www.gesetze-im-internet.de/versvermv_2018/__5.html • Information on the examination from Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (Deutscher Industrie- und Handelskammertag or DIHK) www.dihk.de/de/themen-und-positionen/wirtschaftspolitik/grue • Information on the Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) examination www.ihk.de/berlin/pruefungen-lehrgaenge/pruefungen/sachkunde