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"I recommend smzh to anyone seeking clarity on insurance and retirement provision."

28-year-old Simon Egli, smzh client since 2025, neither had a household contents insurance, nor did he know the difference between a third pillar solution at a bank and one at an insurance. smzh provided clarity – no pressure, with patience, and at eye level.

Clarity on Insurance and Retirement Provision

01 – THE STARTING POINT

What was Simon's situation before he became a client?

Simon had no household contents insurance and held a 3a account at a bank. He was not familiar with the difference between a 3a solution at a bank and an insurance. An earlier encounter with another provider had left a bad impression, as that provider did not respond to his requirements.

Simon got to know smzh because his girlfriend won a financial check-up at an Art on Ice event. This first meeting ultimately led to a structured advisory process.

02 – THE CHALLENGE

What specific obstacles had to be overcome?

  • Absence of a household contents insurance
  • Incomplete understanding of pillar 3a (bank versus insurance solution)
  • Negative experience with a different provider (only product sale, no analysis of requirements)
  • First structured handling of retirement provision and insurance topics
03 – THE SUPPORT OF smzh

What did smzh do for Simon?

Three clearly structured consultations steered Simon to the right solution, step by step:

  • Initial consultation: Analysis of the status quo and clarification of open questions (together with his girlfriend)
  • Second consultation: Explanation and signing of selected pillar 3a product
  • Third consultation: Recommendation of a suitable household contents insurance with clearly explained benefits
  • Detailed explanation and signing of household contents insurance policy
  • Comparison and explanation: pillar 3a at a bank versus insurance

Simon emphasizes the fact that everything was explained patiently even during the third consultation – without pressure and without forcing him into a solution.

04 – THE RESULT

What has Simon achieved?

Today, Simon has a suitable household contents insurance policy as well as a pillar 3a solution that is aligned with his situation. He knows the differences between the various products and takes informed decisions.

Thanks to his experience, Simon is happy to recommend smzh to others. According to him, smzh provides professional advice for everyone seeking clarity in terms of insurance and retirement provision.

Videos on pillar 3a

Altersvorsorge: ohne freiwilliges Sparen geht es nicht
Retirement provision: Voluntary savings are essential

Learn why voluntary retirement savings are indispensable and pillar 3a provides a tax-advantaged way to save. Moreover, we explain practical steps to analyze your financial situation and determine savings targets and show you how to take account of key diversification aspects and risk assessment.

(in German)

Lieber Alf, wie hast du deine Altersvorsorge geregelt?
Lieber Alf, wie hast du deine Altersvorsorge geregelt?

"I got married but ensured my retirement provision myself anyway." Alf on retirement planning in self-employment.

(in German)

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