EUDI Wallet functions: Your wallet moves to your smartphone GDV provides an overview of the EUDI Wallet's functionality. The legally valid digital signature is only the first step toward a broader range of digital services and applications. Article Digitalisation Society Last update date: 03/08/2026
Five years after the Ahr Valley floods: Insurers warn against a false sense of security Five years after the devastating flood disaster in the Ahr Valley, the GDV warns against viewing the events of July 2021 as a regional exception. Media release Property & casualty Climate change adaptation Natural hazards Last update date: 21/07/2026
EU Action Plan on Cybersecurity and AI: Insurers welcome the initiative but warn against regulatory duplication The EU action plan supports Europe's digital sovereignty. It should complement existing requirements, not create new regulatory frameworks. Article Cybersecurity Digitalisation Last update date: 10/07/2026
Michael Wiesner on cyber risks for SMEs: “Those who stand still today will fall behind tomorrow” Cybersecurity expert Michael Wiesner discusses the biggest weaknesses in IT security and explains where companies need to take action now. Article Digitalisation Cybersecurity Last update date: 10/07/2026
Europe’s Affordable Housing Agenda: Insurers as Partners in Delivery The GDV hosted a panel discussion on the role of insurers in addressing the European housing crisis. Article Economy Last update date: 03/07/2026
Closing the Pension Gap & Investing in Europe’s Future GDV co-hosted with the EP’s 'Investment for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Intergroup' the event “Closing the Pension Gap & Investing in Europe’s Future”. Article Economy Last update date: 30/06/2026
Conference on Insurance Regulation: financial stability experts praise the sector’s resilience At the GDV Conference on Insurance Regulation, European supervisors stressed that financial resilience remains strong, but so do the risks. Article Regulation Economy Last update date: 24/06/2026
“The decision marks a major step forward for the Retail Investment Strategy.” Commenting on the adoption of the Retail Investment Strategy (RIS) by ECON, the German Insurance Association (GDV) issued this statement. Statement Regulation Last update date: 24/06/2026
EU tax simplification package: Member States must support the European Commission’s relief initiative GDV Chief Executive Jörg Asmussen comments on the EU Commission's proposal for the EU tax simplification package. Statement Regulation Taxes Last update date: 24/06/2026
