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Solvency II reform nearing completion: EU establishes reliable framework for insurers

The European Commission presented the delegated regulation for the European supervisory framework Solvency II. This brings the review process of Solvency II close to the finish line.

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Solvency II: Stability and efficiency require bold decisions

How much regulation is needed for stability, and where does overregulation begin? This question runs like a thread through the ongoing review of Solvency II.
Event from 16/10/2024
Solvency II reporting requirements: real relief for insurers still missing

The EU supervisory authority EIOPA aims to simplify reporting under Solvency II. The proposal currently under consultation falls well short of this goal.
Media release from 13/10/2025
ESRS Reform: fewer mandatory disclosures, but no real relief

Insurers operating in Germany welcome the revision of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) but see further need for simplification.
Media release from 29/09/2025
Car Theft Report 2024: Insurers pay over 290 million euros for stolen cars

After a decline during the coronavirus pandemic, car thieves are striking more often again. The hotspot for car theft remains the capital.
Media release from 18/09/2025
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.
Artikel from 12/09/2025
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

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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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