Institut für Versicherungswissenschaften e.V. an der Universität Leipzig

What Institut für Versicherungswissenschaften e.V. an der Universität Leipzig does

Institut für Versicherungswissenschaften e.V. an der Universität Leipzig (IfVW) is a registered academic association (eingetragener Verein, VR 3377) affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences at Universität Leipzig, founded on 14 June 2000. The institute's purpose is to bridge academic insurance science and German insurance industry practice through degree education, applied research, executive training, and convening events. It operates a wholly-owned commercial subsidiary, Institut für Versicherungswissenschaften, Leipzig GmbH (HRB 25155), which handles commercial activity, and is led by Prof. Dr. Fred Wagner as Chairman of the Board (Vorsitzender des Vorstands).

The institute's core product portfolio comprises: (1) academic degree programs — Bachelor, Master, and the part-time MBA Versicherungsmanagement (the only such MBA in Germany per its own claim); (2) the KI-Akademie (AI Academy for Insurance), launched June 2026 at EUR 1,290 per participant covering GenAI, AI in claims and underwriting, and AI scaling, delivered with PwC; (3) the Nachhaltigkeitsakademie (Sustainability Academy); (4) recurring conferences and the annual Vorlesungstag lecture day; (5) the Karriereportal career portal connecting students to partner employers; and (6) a substantial publication program via Verlag Versicherungswirtschaft GmbH, including the Gabler Versicherungslexikon and the Leipziger Schriften, Versicherungsseminare, and Masterarbeiten series. The technology stack is standard web infrastructure (Zoom, Google Analytics, Google Maps, hCaptcha) with no proprietary platform.

Revenue is generated through four streams: tuition and participation fees for educational programs (KI-Akademie EUR 1,290/participant; conferences EUR 380-680), recurring Förderkreis corporate membership dues from 80+ insurance and financial services firms (Allianz, AXA, Zurich, ERGO, HDI, Swiss Re, Gothaer, Generali, and others), research publication licensing, and event sponsorship. Customer segments are students, insurance industry professionals, and corporate members of the Förderkreis. The institute operates exclusively within Germany, with a small team headquartered at Gottschedstraße 12, 04109 Leipzig.

Name

Institut für Versicherungswissenschaften e.V. an der Universität Leipzig

Legal name

Institut für Versicherungswissenschaften e.V.

Website

https://home.ifvw.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Academic association at Universität Leipzig providing insurance education (Bachelor, Master, part-time MBA), executive training (KI-Akademie, Nachhaltigkeitsakademie), conferences, applied research publications, and a career portal for German insurance students, professionals, and 80+ corporate members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Education and Research

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK), STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB), Insurance (EDAAAPAH)

Keywords

• Insurance education
• Insurance research
• Academic degree programs
• Professional development insurance
• Industry conferences insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Programs (MBA and Continuing Education): Revenue from berufsbegleitender (part-time) MBA-Insurance program and specialized academies (KI-Akademie, Nachhaltigkeitsakademie) with participation fees. KI-Akademie fees are EUR 1,290 per participant (exempt from VAT under § 4 Nr. 22a UStG).
2. Conference and Event Fees: Revenue from conference participation fees. The Jubiläumskonferenz 2026 charges EUR 680 regular, EUR 580 for sponsors (Förderer), and EUR 380 for alumni.
3. Membership Dues (Förderkreis): Corporate members (insurance companies and industry partners) contribute to the institute's operating costs as part of the Förderkreis. The membership supports research, education, and networking activities.
4. Research Publications and Studies: Revenue from publishing research studies, yearbooks (Jahresberichte), and the Leipziger Versicherungsseminare series through Verlag Versicherungswirtschaft GmbH.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The institute delivers academic education (Bachelor, Master, MBA Versicherungsmanagement) and applied research in insurance science at the University of Leipzig. It runs continuing-education academies (KI-Akademie on AI in insurance, Nachhaltigkeitsakademie on sustainability), industry conferences and lecture days, a career portal, and an extensive publication program including the Leipziger Versicherungsseminare, Leipziger Schriften zur Versicherungswirtschaft, and Jahresberichte series.

Product overview

The Institut für Versicherungswissenschaften e.V. an der Universität Leipzig is an academic institute affiliated with Leipzig University that offers a portfolio of educational and professional development programs for the insurance industry. Its core offerings include the MBA-Insurance (a part-time professional Master's program), the KI-Akademie on artificial intelligence in insurance, and the Nachhaltigkeitsakademie on sustainability topics. The institute organizes conferences and lecture days, maintains a career portal connecting students with industry partners, and publishes research through the Leipziger Versicherungsseminare and Leipziger Schriften zur Versicherungswirtschaft series. The #fredwagner interview format provides video content on industry trends, while annual reports document the institute's activities. A network of approximately 70 insurance companies and industry partners (Förderkreis) supports the institute's mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KI-Akademie: Academy for Artificial Intelligence in the insurance industry, offering certification programs.
• MBA Insurance
• Nachhaltigkeitsakademie
• #fredwagner

Products and services

• MBA Versicherungsmanagement (MBA-Insurance) Part-time professional Master's program in insurance management (berufsbegleitender Masterstudiengang Versicherungsmanagement) targeting working professionals in the German insurance industry, delivered in cooperation with industry partners.
• KI-Akademie (Artificial Intelligence in Insurance) Continuing education academy on artificial intelligence in the insurance industry covering technology, business, legal, and ethical aspects along the insurance value chain; delivered as a multi-week afternoon program (June 3–15, 2026) with expert instructors from PwC and other industry partners.
• Nachhaltigkeitsakademie (Sustainability Academy) Professional development program covering sustainability, ESG frameworks, and sustainable business practices in the insurance and financial services industry.
• Jubiläumskonferenz 2026 (Anniversary Conference) Annual insurance industry conference held in Leipzig, scheduled for October 1, 2026, bringing together insurance professionals and academia to discuss current developments, challenges, and solutions in the insurance sector.
• Vorlesungstag (Lecture Day) Annual academic lecture day at Universität Leipzig bringing together students, faculty, and industry practitioners.
• Karriereportal (Career Portal) Career portal that connects students and graduates of the institute with Förderkreis partner companies through listings for student positions, internships, trainee programs, and direct entry roles; serves as a recruitment funnel for the insurance industry.
• #fredwagner Interview Format Video interview series hosted by Prof. Dr. Fred Wagner featuring top managers from the insurance industry discussing trends, challenges, and visions; distributed via Insurance TV.
• Leipziger Versicherungsseminare (Leipzig Insurance Seminars) Multi-volume published series of seminar proceedings covering current insurance industry topics and academic debates, published in cooperation with Verlag Versicherungswirtschaft GmbH.
• Leipziger Schriften zur Versicherungswirtschaft Edited book series containing dissertations and research papers on insurance economics and business from Leipzig University, published in cooperation with Verlag Versicherungswirtschaft GmbH.
• Förderkreis (Sponsor Circle) Corporate membership program comprising approximately 80 partner insurance companies, reinsurers, consulting firms, and industry associations that financially support the institute and gain access to its graduate talent pipeline, research publications, and industry events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80 partner companies in the Förderkreis network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Universität Leipzig (University of Leipzig)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute is formally established 'an der Universität Leipzig' (at the University of Leipzig), affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences (Wirtschaftswissenschaften). This affiliation provides academic legitimacy, access to university facilities, and the ability to award degrees.
• Förderkreis Members (80+ Insurance Companies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 80 insurance companies and industry partners including Allianz, AXA, Zurich, Hanse Merkur, Gothaer, Generali, ERGO, HDI, Huk-Coburg, Debeka, SIGNAL IDUNA, R+V, Swiss Re, and many others. Members support the institute financially and gain access to the talent pipeline, research publications, and industry networking. Partner companies recruit through the Karriereportal.
• Verlag Versicherungswirtschaft GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic publisher that produces the institute's research series including Leipziger Versicherungsseminare, Leipziger Schriften zur Versicherungswirtschaft, and Leipziger Masterarbeiten. The partnership enables publication and distribution of insurance research.
• PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPwC serves as a partner for the KI-Akademie (AI Academy), providing expert instructors including Andreas Hufenstuhl (Partner FS Data & AI Advisory), Franziska Hecker (Director in FS Technology & Process Risk), and Ulli Leucht (Senior Manager GenAI Consulting). PwC contributes to curriculum and teaching on AI in insurance.
• V.E.R.S. Leipzig GmbHmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerV.E.R.S. Leipzig GmbH is a partner organization that operates the KI-Netzwerk (AI Network). Students and participants of the KI-Akademie can become members of this AI network. V.E.R.S. also posts student job opportunities and collaborates on the German Sustainability Network.
• Insurance TV / Finanzplaner TV GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal video platform for the #fredwagner interview series. Videos are hosted at insurance-tv.de/fredwagner and distributed through this channel, extending the reach of the institute's thought leadership content.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Deutsche Versicherungsakademie (DVA): Industry-led professional training academy for the German insurance sector, delivering certification programs and continuing education. Direct peer: comparable in mission (insurance-specific adult and continuing education) but industry-funded rather than university-affiliated, with overlap in audience and corporate customers.
• Universität Hamburg - Seminar für Versicherungswissenschaft: University-based insurance research and education group within Hamburg's economics faculty, offering specialization in insurance economics. Direct peer: similar academic model delivering insurance science research and education at a major German university.
• Institut für Versicherungswesen (IVW Köln): University-affiliated insurance research and education institute at TH Köln offering Bachelor and Master programs in insurance with strong industry connections. Direct peer: both are German university-based institutes dedicated to insurance science with similar corporate sponsor networks and curriculum.
• Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München - Institut für Risikomanagement und Versicherung: Academic insurance and risk management institute at LMU Munich, offering research and teaching in insurance economics. Direct peer: similar university-affiliated research and education mandate in insurance science, though with a broader risk-management lens.

Broad incumbents

• Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft (GDV): Umbrella industry association representing German insurers, conducting research, advocacy, and industry coordination. Broad incumbent: serves as the sector's central body and complements the institute's industry-facing work through policy research and member services.

Emerging players

• Risk Management Association Germany (RMA Germany): Professional association focused on credit, market, and operational risk management with educational programming and certifications. Emerging player: overlaps with the institute's audience (insurance and financial services risk professionals) and curriculum topics (KI-Akademie on AI risk and governance).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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