Funk is the largest family-owned independent insurance broker and risk consultant in Germany. Founded in 1879, the company currently employs a staff of 1.000 at 33 offices in Europe, with 15 of these in Germany alone. The company is also present in Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Italy. Funk is structured as a systemhouse for risk solutions combining seamlessly modern risk management consultancy with the traditional activities of an international broker. Funk' s success and continuous growth over the last decades is based on a determined strategy focussing on developing and improving their circle of competence.