The Berufsgenossenschaft (VBG) is the largest employer of statutory accident insurance in Germany as a professional trade association. VBG is currently responsible for banking , insurance and leasing companies, engineering and architectural companies, media, advertising, design and research facilities, educational institutions, for representation of interests and religious communities, for the real estate industry, motor companies and all other service providers. VBG's main administration is based in Hamburg. In addition, there are district administrations in Berlin, Bergisch Gladbach, Bielefeld, Dresden, Duisburg, Erfurt, Hamburg, Ludwigsburg, Mainz, Munich and Würzburg.