Katrin Straub
Managing Director
Katrin Straub runs nextsure as managing director, with a background in bank client advisory, insurance field sales and key account work for the finance and insurance industry.
About Katrin
Katrin Straub started her career in the German savings-bank world, with training and client advisory at Sparkasse Holstein followed by norisbank and Postbank. In 2015 she moved into field sales at LVM Versicherung and qualified as a certified insurance specialist – she knows insurance from the client conversation, not from theory.
Four years in key account and content marketing at Alsterspree Verlag followed, serving clients from the finance and insurance industry. Today she also runs imatch GmbH, a recruiting service specialised in the finance and insurance sector.
At nextsure she is responsible for day-to-day operations and stands behind the magazine's content: clear answers to concrete insurance questions, judged by what actually helps a client – not by what sells best.
Career
current
Managing Director
nextsure
since 2024
Managing Director
imatch GmbH
since 2022
Partner & Managing Director
KTJ Advisory UG
2016–2020
Account Manager to Senior Key Account Manager
Alsterspree Verlag
2015
Certified insurance specialist in field sales
LVM Versicherung
2007–2014
Training and client advisory
Sparkasse Holstein, norisbank und Postbank
Credentials
- Certified insurance specialist (Versicherungsfachfrau, LVM, 2015)
- Banking apprenticeship at the vocational school of the Stormarn district
Focus areas
- Insurance advisory
- Insurance sales
- Retirement provision
- Finance and insurance communication
- Key account management
Profiles
Articles by Katrin Straub (1140)
- Does Barmenia Pay if a Horse Dies Under Anesthesia?Find out whether Barmenia's equine surgery insurance covers costs if your horse dies during anesthesia induction or surgery.
- Barmenia Vet Bill Deadline: When to File Your ClaimFind out the deadline for submitting your vet bill under Barmenia equine surgery insurance.
- Does Barmenia Cover Physiotherapy After Equine Surgery?An analysis of Barmenia's reimbursement for physiotherapy after equine surgery.
- Can Barmenia Cancel Equine Surgery Insurance After Age 7?Find out whether Barmenia can cancel equine surgery insurance after age 7, including the Premium plan's cancellation waiver.
- Does Barmenia Cover Cryptorchidism Castration? The FactsAn analysis of Barmenia equine surgery insurance: cryptorchidism cover, exclusions, and the financial risks for owners.
- Barmenia's Waiting Period for Colic Surgery: All the DetailsHow long is Barmenia's waiting period for colic surgery? The 5-day rule, exceptions, prior policies, and tariff details explained.
- Does Barmenia Pay for Multiple Surgeries for the Same Illness?Learn how Barmenia's equine surgery insurance pays out for multiple operations from the same illness.
- Barmenia Waiting Period for Joint Chip Surgery: Key FactsHow long is Barmenia's waiting period for joint chip surgery? The 12-month rule for OC/OCD, exceptions, and cost coverage explained.
- Does Barmenia's Equine Surgery Insurance Cover You Abroad?An analysis of Barmenia's equine surgery insurance abroad: coverage area, vet choice, and cost reimbursement.
- Barmenia Equine Surgery Insurance: Chip ID Required?Does your horse need a chip or passport number to be identifiable with Barmenia? Identification rules and claims billing explained.
- Does Barmenia's Equine Surgery Insurance Cover Hoof Abscess?An analysis of hoof abscess cover under Barmenia's equine surgery insurance, including exceptions and conditions.
- Can Barmenia Raise Equine Surgery Insurance Premiums?When and how often Barmenia can adjust equine surgery insurance premiums, and your cancellation rights if they rise.
- Barmenia Equine Surgery Insurance: Deductible & ReimbursementWhat is the deductible on Barmenia's equine surgery insurance? Tariffs without an excess, reimbursement rates, and costs explained.
- Does Barmenia Credit Waiting Periods From Your Old Horse Policy?An analytical guide to how Barmenia credits waiting periods from prior policies, focused on direct switches and tariff details.
- Does Barmenia Cover Horse Poisoning From Poison Bait?Find out whether Barmenia covers poison-bait poisoning, which waiting periods apply, and how emergency claims are handled.
- Occupational Disability Insurance for TradespeopleWhy BU insurance is expensive for tradespeople, what alternatives exist, and how to bring the cost down.
- Anonymous Risk Pre-Check for BU Insurance: StrategiesAn anonymous risk pre-check protects your chances of getting occupational disability insurance despite pre-existing conditions.
- PKV Basic Tariff Explained: Benefits, Costs & SwitchingWhat is the PKV basic tariff? Benefits, maximum costs, eligibility, and how it differs from the standard tariff.
- PKV Risk Loading: Calculation, Amount & RemovalHow high is a PKV risk loading? Data on calculation for pre-existing conditions, tariff switches, and strategies to remove surcharges.
- BU Insurance Despite Back Problems: What to KnowCan you get occupational disability insurance with back problems? Risk loadings, exclusions and the anonymous pre-check.
- PKV Premiums in Old Age: Strategies for High EarnersHow do PKV premiums develop with age? Data on aging reserves, tariff switches, and cost optimization for high earners.
- BU Insurance Costs: What Does It Really Cost?What does occupational disability insurance cost per month? Premiums, cost factors by profession and how to save.
- PKV Premium Calculator: Estimate Private Health Insurance CostsA PKV premium calculator estimates private health insurance costs, offering transparent figures for high earners and the self-employed.
- Is PKV Worth It for Employees? Facts, Costs & OptionsWhen PKV really pays off for employees: employer subsidies, premium trends with age, and alternatives at a glance.
- Occupational Disability Insurance for TeachersThe right BU insurance for teachers: the genuine unfitness-for-duty clause, traineeship cover and tariffs for civil servants.
- How Much Occupational Disability Pension Do You Need?How much occupational disability pension do you need? Precise needs calculation, deductions, and protecting your standard of living.
- BU Insurance With Overweight: BMI & Cost LoadingsGetting occupational disability insurance while overweight is possible. BMI limits, risk loadings and alternatives.
- Answering BU Health Questions the Right WayAnswering BU insurance health questions correctly is what decides whether your cover pays out.
- What to Watch for in BU Insurance: Key Clauses & TipsWhat to look for in occupational disability insurance: key clauses like abstract referral, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
- PKV Health Questions: Avoid Risks & Secure Your ApplicationWhat health questions does private health insurance ask? Deadlines, disclosure duties, and anonymous pre-risk checks explained.
- What to Look for in a PKV Tariff: A Guide for High EarnersWhat to look for in a PKV tariff: which benefits matter most for freelancers and high earners to avoid costly coverage gaps.
- Switching to PKV Step by Step: Deadlines & Guide 2026The complete process for switching to private health insurance: every step, deadline, and requirement for employees and the self-employed.
- Guaranteed Insurability Option for BU InsuranceHow the guaranteed insurability option lets you raise BU insurance cover after marriage, a house purchase, or a pay rise, with no new health check.
- Dental Insurance for Braces at KIG 1 & 2: What's CoveredWhich dental insurance plans cover braces classified as KIG 1 or 2?
- Camera Insurance for Theft from a Car: What's CoveredDoes camera insurance pay out after a car break-in? Requirements, gross negligence, trunk rules, and reporting duties for photographers.
- Dental Insurance for Inlays: Costs, Reimbursement & TariffsAn analysis of dental insurance reimbursement for inlays: costs, benefit tiers, and tariffs with no waiting period.
- Camera Insurance: Is the Lens Covered Too?Find out whether your lens is covered under camera insurance, including kit lenses, interchangeable lenses, and sum insured.
- Dental Insurance for Drill-Free Cavity Treatment: Icon & CostsDoes dental insurance cover drill-free cavity treatment? Costs, reimbursement for the Icon method, and micro-invasive infiltration tariffs.
- Camera Insurance for Water Damage: Cover for CreatorsDoes camera insurance cover water damage? How to protect your gear against liquids, sand, and drops anywhere in the world.
- Dental Insurance for a Night Guard: Costs & ReimbursementDoes supplementary dental insurance cover a night guard for teeth grinding? Reimbursement, CMD therapy, and waiting periods explained.
- Camera Insurance for Own Fault & Operating ErrorsDoes camera insurance pay for damage caused by your own mistake? Operating errors, gross negligence, and worldwide cover explained.
- Camera Insurance for Screen & Drop DamageDoes camera insurance cover screen breaks and drop damage? Coverage scope, liability, depreciation, and worldwide protection.
- Camera Insurance with Monthly Cancellation: TariffsMonthly-cancellable tariffs, contract terms, and coverage models compared for content creators and photographers.
- Camera Insurance for Used Cameras: Costs & ComparisonInsuring a used camera: requirements, serial numbers, age limits, and worldwide cover for second-hand equipment.
- Camera Insurance Costs: Prices, Tariffs & Key FactorsWhat does camera insurance cost per month? A data-driven look at premiums, device value, theft cover, and deductibles.
- Dental Insurance for Root Canals: Costs & ReimbursementStatutory health insurance doesn't cover it all. See how dental insurance pays 100% for root canals and modern endodontics.
- Camera Insurance for Battery Damage: Rules & Age LimitsA data-driven guide to camera insurance for battery damage, covering capacity limits, device age, and tariff models for creators.
- Dental Insurance for Gum Disease Treatment: Costs & TariffsDoes dental insurance cover periodontal treatment? Costs, tariffs, waiting periods, and reimbursement for gum treatments explained.
- Dental Insurance Premium Refunds: Save Up to 25%How the no-claims discount works on dental insurance: save up to 25% while keeping full benefits and free checkups.
- Advigon Dental Insurance Review & Test 2026In-depth review of Advigon supplementary dental insurance, comparing the Dental Medium and Luxus tariffs and their 100% coverage.
- hepster Camera Insurance Reviews: Tariffs & Test 2026In-depth review of hepster camera insurance: tariffs, benefits, theft cover, and claims process for content creators.
- Dental Insurance With 100% Implant Cover: Tariffs & CostsWhich dental insurance plans pay 100% for implants? Reimbursement limits, prior policies, and tariffs with no waiting period.
- BU Insurance: Guaranteed Insurability Option RulesHow the guaranteed insurability option works in BU insurance: qualifying events, deadlines and raising cover with no health check.
- Occupational Disability Insurance for StudentsIs occupational disability insurance worth it for students? Costs, health checks and the benefits of signing up early.
- BU Insurance for Nurses: Costs & ComparisonIs occupational disability insurance worth it for nurses? Risk factors, costs, health questions and alternative cover.
- BU Insurance: Abstract vs. Concrete Referral ExplainedWhat do abstract and concrete referral mean in occupational disability insurance, and why waiving abstract referral matters.
- Newborn PKV Coverage: Child Add-On Insurance DeadlinesHow child add-on insurance works: insure your newborn under PKV with no health check required.
- PKV Premium Refunds: Mechanics, Tax & ReturnsIs the PKV premium refund worth it? Break-even points, tax implications, and tariff models analyzed.
- Private Health Insurance: Covering Your Spouse TooHow to cover your spouse under private health insurance: costs, spousal add-on cover, and alternatives to family coverage.
- Switching Private Health Insurers: Is It Worth It?Switching PKV providers: transfer value, aging reserves, and health checks explained.