Certain types of insurance in Denmark are required by law. It may be a good idea, however, to also buy other types of insurance. Home and Accident Insurances in particular are recommended by most insurance companies. 

Compulsory insurance in Denmark

• Third-party/liability insurance if you own a car, motorcycle, scooter, or moped
• Fully comprehensive motor insurance if you have borrowed money to finance the purchase of a motor vehicle
• A dog-owner’s third-party insurance if you own a dog
• A horse-owner’s third-party insurance if you own a horse
• A fire insurance for buildings if you are a homeowner with a loan secured against your house
  
  

Optional types of insurance

• Home content insurance (combined contents and liability insurance)
• Building insurance if you are a homeowner (usually combined with fire insurance for buildings)
• Fully comprehensive motor insurance (usually combined with compulsory third-party motor liability insurance)
• Personal accident insurance
• Life and pension insurance
• Health and/or medical expense insurance

 
Discuss with your insurance company what types of insurance are right for you and your family.

Read more about insurance in Denmark.