Advice and Tips
Many Tekna members have saved a lot of money by taking out an insurance policy with Gjensidige.
Our members are good insurance customers because they take care of themselves and their possessions, and that’s why we get great deals on insurance.
In addition to the fact that you can save a lot, Gjensidige hands out customer dividends whenever they make a profit.
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The insurance provides financial compensation and assistance in case of fire, theft, water and accidental damage.
The insurance is among the best in the market and applies no matter where you go, whether it is a bike ride in the neighborhood or a sunny trip to Spain.
The example below shows you how an «average Tekna member» can save a great deal of money. The cost of an insurance policy quite naturally varies from person to person, and factors like housing, age, coverage and deductible amount all affect the amount you pay.
This price comparison was made in January 2023. A certain number of policies are individually priced, so the following calculations show examples of this type of pricing (in NOK).
| Married person, age 33 with spouse age 33, two young children and a house in Jevnaker | Tekna price | Regular customer price | Tekna member savings |
| Tekna household contents (1.5 mill.) | 1 512 | 2 460 | 948 |
| Tekna Travel for the entire family | 1 572 | 1 818 | 246 |
| Tekna Disability with advance of 22 G for both member and spouse | 5 842 | 26 142 | 20 300 |
| Tekna Family Accident Insurance | 840 | 1 820 | 980 |
| Tekna Life Insurance 22 G for both | 990 | 5 980 | 4 990 |
| House Insurance at Tekna price | 4 106 | 5 561 | 1 455 |
| Car insurance at Tekna price (BMW 3 series 2019) | 8 690 | 11 877 | 3 187 |
| Children’s Health Insurance | 4 728 | 4 728 | - |
| Total savings | 32 106 |
The answer to this question depends on several factors, including your age, life situation – and the coverage you already have through your employer.
Generally speaking, it’s important to insure your life and health, both for yourself and your loved ones. In addition, everyone should have household contents- and life insurance.
We recommend that you contact one of Gjensidige’s advisors since getting an overview of what you have and what you should have with respect to insurance policies can be challenging.
A lot of people are concerned about getting healthcare insurance and life insurance. If you get sick and can no longer work (or in the worst case die), these insurance policies will financially help you and your family.
You’re lucky if you already have these kinds of insurance policies through your employer, but they might not be enough to maintain the lifestyle you want. So it’s smart to think about whether you want more coverage in addition to what you already have.
First, you have to find out what kinds of insurance policies you need and how much money you can save (gjensidige.no in Norwegian).
Speak with a Gjensidige advisor and get help by calling 915 03 100. You can also book a video chat (gjensidige.no in Norwegian).
As a Tekna member, you receive many professional and financial benefits. We may help you with your salary, career and professional development and legal challenges. You get access to one of the country's best banking and insurance deals which can save you a lot of money. Becoming a Tekna member is a good idea!
