Property insurance: Natural hazards caused €1.4 billion in damage in 2025 GDV presented new figures on natural catastrophe losses in property insurance. After the loss-heavy previous year, 2025 was significantly more moderate. The year was primarily characterized by storms and hail. Media release Climate Property & casualty Natural hazards Last update date: 30/04/2026
Risk situation for marine insurers in the Gulf Region remains high – but the market continues to function The transport insurance market stays stable despite the Strait of Hormuz blockade: coverage remains available despite higher risks in the Middle East. Media release Transport & Logistics Property & casualty Last update date: 17/04/2026
From risk to readiness: advancing climate resilience in Europe Climate risks are becoming more frequent and severe. But how can resilience to climate risks be strengthened and disaster protection optimized in Europe? Article Sustainability Climate change adaptation Last update date: 15/04/2026
Between climate crisis and cyberattacks: Europe’s prosperity must be newly secured Europe’s risk landscape is shifting fast. Germany’s insurance industry urges making resilience the EU’s central guiding principle. Article Regulation Sustainability Last update date: 14/04/2026
Simplification with impact: driving Europe’s global leadership At an event hosted by the GDV office in Brussels, discussions focused on how the EU can strengthen its competitiveness and the role insurers can play. Article Regulation Economy Last update date: 18/03/2026
Tackling Europe’s housing crisis: why insurers are part of the solution Europe is facing a housing crisis. German insurers stand ready to help, as large institutional investors, as risk managers and as long-term partners. Article Economy Last update date: 16/03/2026
Simplify. Compete. Lead. – An independent Europe needs strong insurers A new GDV paper outlines the reforms needed now to ensure that Europe’s insurance industry can continue to drive growth, innovation, and prosperity in the future. Article Regulation Economy Last update date: 04/03/2026
