Does anybody have information about life insurance policies taken out by German soldiers? It's hard to imagine a worse thing for an insurance company to do than insuring a Wehrmacht soldier fighting on the Eastern Front, yet, I've come across a few references – all by officers – that they had life insurance.
On 20 September 1942, one officer wrote to his wife: "The special bulletin [Sondermeldung] from the insurance company makes my heart leap for joy."
No further explanation is provided, unfortunately, but to me, it sounds like this "Sondermeldung" provided coverage in the event of his death.
Thanks in advance
Jason
On 20 September 1942, one officer wrote to his wife: "The special bulletin [Sondermeldung] from the insurance company makes my heart leap for joy."
No further explanation is provided, unfortunately, but to me, it sounds like this "Sondermeldung" provided coverage in the event of his death.
Thanks in advance
Jason
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