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The Data Act: key provisions and implications

The Data Act, whose main obligations apply as of today, reshapes how data from connected devices can be accessed and shared across Europe.

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Solvency II: Commission draft jeopardises long-term stability

In the opinion of the GDV, the proposed adjustments to the Solvency II framework could lead to noticeable burdens for the insurance sector.
Media release from 05/09/2025
What Europe can learn from Australia’s Consumer Data Right

What can we learn from Australia’s flawed start? As Europe moves forward with FiDA, a more targeted, market-driven approach could help avoid similar pitfalls.(more)
Article from 02/09/2025
Strengthening the supplementary pensions sector: a strategic priority for Europe

The GDV welcomes the EU Commission’s initiative to reinforce the supplementary pensions sector as a cornerstone of the EU Savings and Investments Union (SIU).(more)
Article from 01/09/2025
The EU’s Omnibus packages: why they matter for insurers

EU laws are often amended in bundled packages with tangible consequences for insurers.
Article from 21/08/2025
More proportionate approach on the IRRD needed

To avoid a competitive disadvantage for EU (re)insurers, a more proportionate, risk-oriented and less burdensome approach is needed.
Article from 31/07/2025
How EU legislation is made: the ordinary legislative procedure, using FiDA as an example

How does a political proposal become EU legislation? The EU legislative process explained using the example of the Financial Data Access Regulation (FiDA).
Article from 12/08/2025

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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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