Region / Service | Phone Number | Notes |
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Head Office (Fellbach, Germany) | +49 711 7372-7777 | Main corporate / administrative line |
Fax (Head Office) | +49 711 7372-7788 | Document / formal correspondence |
Customer Service / Inquiries | +49 711 7372-7777 | General customer & member support |
Data Protection Office | +49 711 7372-8516 | Privacy & data protection contact |
Press / Corporate Communications | +49 711 7372-4913 | Corporate & media enquiries |
Regional Office Freiburg | +49 (local number) | Regional branch for customer service |
Regional Office Augsburg | +49 (local number) | Regional branch for customer service |
SDK (Süddeutsche Krankenversicherung a. G.) is a German mutual insurance company specializing in private health insurance, with group subsidiaries also offering life and general insurance. Established in 1926, SDK was originally founded to insure farmers excluded from statutory health insurance. Today, it is one of the well-known private health insurers in Germany, with a strong regional presence in southern Germany and partnerships with cooperative banks.
Mutual Ownership – Operates as a member-owned insurer (no external shareholders).
Comprehensive Health Cover – Private full health insurance, supplementary hospital and dental coverage, and special tariffs.
Group Structure – Includes health, life, and general insurance under one umbrella.
Strong Regional Roots – Headquarters in Fellbach (near Stuttgart) with regional offices such as Augsburg and Freiburg.
Broad Distribution – Works closely with Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken cooperative banks, as well as independent agents.
Financial Strength – Stable contributions and high solvency ratios.
Customer-Centric – Focused on personal service, member loyalty, and long-term stability.