Basic protection for all

Insurers present model for a safeguard system against natural Hazards

Insurers operating in Germany have presented a model that shows how natural hazard protection can remain available everywhere, insurable in the long term, and affordable for people.

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ESRS reform: EFRAG proposals create new implementation burdens

Commenting on the revision of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), Jörg Asmussen, CEO of the German Insurance Association (GDV), says:
Statement from 04/12/2025
Digital omnibus – diving into objectives

Europe’s digital rules have grown increasingly complex, creating burdens for businesses, regulators, and consumers.
Article from 03/12/2025
Pension Survey 2025 shows: Many people are saving too little for retirement, safety remains the most important factor

The new Pension Survey shows that security remains the most important factor in retirement planning. At the same time many people are no longer saving.
Article from 26/11/2025
European Commission reforms PEPP: a chance for modern pension savings in Europe

With a new pension package, the European Commission aims to strengthen private retirement provision across the EU.
Media release from 21/11/2025
Digital Omnibus: progress in AI use – need for clarification on overlaps

GDV welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to better coordinate digital regulations.
Media release from 19/11/2025
SFDR Reform: EU aims to make sustainability information from insurers easier to understand

The European Commission published a draft proposal to revise the SFDR. The goal is to simplify sustainability information for financial investment products.
Media release from 20/11/2025

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Sustainability Report 2024

The insurers operating in Germany have set themselves concrete sustainability targets with the adoption of the sustainability positioning. GDV documents the industry's progress and identifies current challenges in a detailed annual sustainability report.

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