Financial decision-making explained: what we can learn from behavioural economics

In the current discussion on the EU Retail Investment Strategy (RIS), the German Insurance Association (GDV) maintains that bans on commissions - even partial ones - will not lead to more people starting to invest their savings in the capital market. Scientific studies support this position.

Trilogue on Solvency II: Insurers need more scope for investment

GDV CEO Jörg Asmussen emphasizes the importance of Solvency II for sustainable economic transformation, but warns against overly strict requirements that...
Media release from 19.09.2023
GDV in Brussels

GDV's work in Brussels is about exchange, dialogue and cooperation: the international team records news and developments on the spot. They classify them...
Article from 01.09.2023
At the pulse of Europe

The European Office of the German Insurance Association (GDV) is located in the heart of Brussels. In this interview, Lenka De Mauro, Head of European and...
Article from 01.09.2023
Sustainability reporting: the EU Commission gets the ESRS ready for take-off

The EU Commission has published the Delegated Act on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Now the EU Parliament and Council have two to...
Article from 01.08.2023
Encouraging more people to save for retirement via the EU’s Retail Investment Strategy

The European Commission aims to encourage more people to participate in capital markets through its Retail Investment Strategy (RIS). Insurance products...
Article from 31.07.2023
European Parliament plans for Solvency II reform balanced

It has been almost two years since the European Commission tabled its first proposals for a review of the supervisory and regulatory framework known as...
Media release from 19.07.2023

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Climate change scenarios in ORSA

The ever-advancing climate change is also having an increasing impact on the regulatory requirements for insurance companies. Companies are required to include climate change scenarios in their ORSA reports. To support its member companies, GDV has developed possible approaches for implementing this requirement.

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