The Newbie Guide to Sweden
We explain Sweden
Insurance
A thing worth considering when settling in Sweden, is insurance. The social security insurance (provided by Försäkringskassan) covers a lot but not everything.
Home insurance
There is no legal obligation to sign up for insurance. However it is recommended to sign up for home insurance – hemförsäkring as this covers many cases of bad luck.
Usual insurance types
Insurances are a personal decision so make sure you really think about what you actually need for insurajce. Keep a cold head and warm heart when entering the insurance world.
Pet insurance
Swedish pets are amongst the most insured in the world. In 2018 it was estimated that an approximate 57% of pets were insured in Sweden.
