Theo Leimer, insurance expert in Europe
Published 250+ guides on insurance. Read by over 100,000.
Summary
Writer & editor for Feather
Focused on all things insurance & moving abroad.
6 years of editorial and teaching experience
Before joining Feather, Theo tutored students through finance, mathematics, and economics courses.
Academic background
Theo holds a Bachelor's in International Hospitality Management with Honors from EHL Hospitality Business School.
About Theo
Theo Leimer is an insurance and content specialist focused on helping those moving abroad. He’s spent 3+ years researching, writing, and sharing his guidance on how insurance works so that expats, freelancers, and students can understand what’s required and what’s right for them.
Collaborating at Feather
At Feather, Theo collaborates with:
- Licensed brokers
- Compliance experts
- And actuarial researchers
His goal is to turn complex legal frameworks into transparent, trustworthy information that anyone can act on.
Quality criteria
These aspects ensure every guide, product page, and comparison tool meets:
- Our readers' expectations
- Regulatory standards of the EU’s Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)
Areas of expertise
Health insurance
Private, public, expat, international health insurance.
Supplemental health insurance
Dental, hospitalization, and vision insurance.
Financial protection insurance
Including disability, life, and pension insurance.
Car insurance
Comprehensive to third-party only, and everything in between.
Liability insurance
Professional, personal and pet liability insurance.
Property insurance
Renters', homeowners', and other contents.
Travel insurance
Cancellation, lost luggage, and global medical cover.
Pet insurance
Surgery, wellness, and liability.
Legal insurance
Employment, rental, and dispute coverage.
Credentials & licensing
Operating under Germany’s §34d GewO accreditation
As Feather’s content lead, Theo works within BaFin-supervised standards to uphold EU-wide quality and compliance standards.
Transparent editorial and review standards
All content Theo publishes follows Feather’s editorial standards, ensuring accuracy, independence, and veracity.
