Sustainability

CSRD Implementation: Insurers Welcome Pragmatic Approach

The GDV welcomes the draft bill for the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) as an important step toward legal certainty in sustainability reporting.

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Solvency II: Improvements Needed to Boost Competitiveness

The draft Delegated Regulation on Solvency II, published yesterday, marks a step forward. Insurers welcome the progress but still see a need for improvements.(more)
Media release from 18/07/2025
Regional Study on the Gender Pension Gap: Men Receive 52 Percent More Pension on Average in Germany

A study of GDV together with Prognos reveals significant differences in pension benefits between men and women.
Media release from 18/07/2025
The Future of Digital Regulation and Innovation in the Insurance Sector

Policymakers, industry leaders, and digital experts discuss the rapidly evolving digital landscape and its impact on the insurance sector.
Article from 15/07/2025
The "Quick Fix" Regulation is a Positive Signal for Businesses

Jörg Asmussen, CEO of the GDV, comments on the “Quick Fix” Regulation presented on 11 July for companies that already apply the CSRD.
Statement from 14/07/2025
European Parliament moves forward on End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation

The Environment and Internal Market Committees of the European Parliament adopted their proposals on the End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Regulation.
Article from 09/07/2025
“The political choices on Solvency II should also be reflected in the Delegated Regulation”

The CEO of GDV, Jörg Asmussen, comments the European Parliament’s scrutiny hearing on the Solvency II Delegated Regulation in the ECON Committee.
Statement from 24/06/2025

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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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