The amount of pensions remitted by the German Berufsgenossenschaften to insured persons
in foreign countries in 2002 amounted to some 183,5 million euros. About 32,000
beneficiaries in different countries have been receiving these payments. With 40 million
euros and 6,300 beneficiaries Turkey holds the leading position, followed by Italy
with 29 million euros. The payments are subject to pertinent international agreements.
The
German liaison office for international
aspects of accident insurance at the HVBG is responsible for the co-ordination of international
contacts in this field.
