Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much

A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.

Comparison site Comparis forecasts an average increase of 3.7% for next year. It will still be painful for households, but notably below the steep rises seen in recent years.

Comparis says insurers were rebuilding reserves after years of artificially low premiums and political pressure to reduce financial buffers.

The company says strong investment returns have helped stabilize the outlook. But it warns global economic uncertainty could quickly change the picture again, since insurers also rely heavily on financial market performance.

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