Key points at a glance
Living in Biel-Benken (roughly 3’414 residents (postal code 4105))? This guide frames the topic of "Car insurance" for the canton of Basel-Landschaft: which rules apply nationwide, which are cantonal — and how to bring insurance, your tax return and pension planning into a coherent whole? Assur-IA works in an educational, comparative way, as a complement (not a substitute) to individual advice.
The Swiss system combines cantonal responsibilities (taxes, rates, allowances) with federal law (LAMal, national rules). For Biel-Benken that means your real profile — housing situation, employment, family, vehicles, any cross-border matters — weighs more than the address. The nearest municipalities — Bättwil (1 km), Therwil (2 km), Witterswil (2 km) — each have their own local page as well. Below you will find the relevant reference points for a first assessment.
Biel-Benken at a glance: your local context
Biel-Benken, a municipality of roughly 3’414 residents in the canton of Basel-Landschaft, brings its own local context to "Car insurance". For health insurance premiums, Biel-Benken belongs to FOPH premium region 1 of the canton of Basel-Landschaft. Two neighbouring municipalities can sit in different premium regions — and therefore pay noticeably different premiums for identical benefits. Always compare for your exact municipality of residence, not a cantonal average.
- Population: roughly 3’414
- Canton: Basel-Landschaft
- Basic-insurance premium region (FOPH/OFSP): region 1
- Postal code (NPA): 4105
- Federal municipality number (BFS): 2764
Car insurance around Biel-Benken: compare neighbouring municipalities
Around Biel-Benken, every neighbouring municipality has its own page on the topic — useful if a move is coming up or if you are weighing several locations:
- Car insurance in Bättwil — 1.0 km away
- Car insurance in Therwil — 2.0 km away
- Car insurance in Witterswil — 2.2 km away
- Car insurance in Oberwil — 2.3 km away
- Car insurance in Ettingen — 3.2 km away
- Car insurance in Hofstetten-Flüh — 3.4 km away
- Car insurance in Schönenbuch — 3.8 km away
- Car insurance in Bottmingen — 3.8 km away
- Car insurance in Binningen — 4.3 km away
- Car insurance in Allschwil — 4.9 km away
Car insurance in Biel-Benken: liability, partial and comprehensive cover
Motor third-party liability is compulsory in Switzerland for every registered vehicle — it covers the damage you cause to others. Beyond that, partial casco protects your own vehicle against natural events, theft, glass breakage or marten damage, and comprehensive (full casco) additionally covers self-inflicted collisions. In Biel-Benken, your driving profile, annual mileage and parking spot affect how insurers rate the risk.
Comparing pays off especially when you change vehicle or after claim-free years: no-claims levels, deductibles and add-ons (parking damage, gross negligence, legal protection, replacement car) vary widely. For new cars, replacement at current or new value is a key criterion.
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- Claims history and no-claims level over recent years.
- Partial or comprehensive casco — depending on the age and value of the vehicle.
- Scope of cover: gross negligence, parking damage, replacement vehicle, driving abroad.
How we work for Biel-Benken
Our approach for "Car insurance" in Biel-Benken: (1) list your contracts and deadlines in the canton of Basel-Landschaft; (2) uncover under- and over-insured risks as well as double cover; (3) compare options with concrete figures before you decide. The goal is never to pile up policies, but to align premiums, deductibles and benefits to a deliberately chosen level of risk. The comparison is free and without obligation; Assur-IA works in an educational way and replaces neither the tax authority nor regulated individual advice.
FAQ — insurance in Biel-Benken (practical guidance, not legal advice)
Is "Car insurance" also covered for the area around Biel-Benken?
Yes. The neighbouring municipalities of Biel-Benken, such as Bättwil (1 km), Therwil (2 km), each have their own page on "Car insurance" — handy when you compare several places to live in the canton of Basel-Landschaft or a move is coming up.
Does this page replace personal advice in Biel-Benken?
No. It explains the insurance and tax concepts for residents of Biel-Benken (canton of Basel-Landschaft). Your decisions should rest on your own documents — and, where needed, on a regulated professional.
Can I compare "Car insurance" in Biel-Benken with no obligation?
Yes: we first clarify your needs, then — only if you wish — targeted comparisons and quotes for Biel-Benken follow. The comparison is free, and no offer is binding.
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Important notes
All information is provided without guarantee and may be affected by changes to the law or rates. No figure on this page creates a contractual entitlement: always check the definitive values with your insurer, the FOPH or your canton before you decide.
Official sources
Our figures and information rely on the official publications of the Swiss Confederation.