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 Life insurance Last update date: 18/07/2025
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. Media release Regulation Last update date: 18/07/2025
Revitalising the securitisation market is not a cure-all for deeper integration of capital markets Regarding the amendments to the Securitisation Regulation presented by the European Commission, the CEO of the GDV, Jörg Asmussen, issued a statement. Media release Regulation Last update date: 17/06/2025
Another fire disaster at sea: Insurers renew call for improved fire protection In light of the increasing number of maritime accidents in international shipping and the resulting billions in damages, fire protection strategies on ships urgently need to be modernized. Media release Transport & Logistics Property & casualty Last update date: 16/06/2025
Insurers promote sustainable transformation: New ESG questionnaire for selecting asset managers The German Insurance Association is presenting an ESG questionnaire, enabling insurers to assess the sustainability expertise of their asset managers. Media release Sustainability Last update date: 13/06/2025
Insurers Call for a More Practical Sustainability Reporting The German Insurance Association has published a position paper on the planned revision of the EU sustainability reporting framework. Media release Regulation Sustainability Last update date: 06/05/2025
High Costs, Unclear Benefits – Insurers Warn of Overload from FiDA As trilogue negotiations on the Financial Data Access Regulation (FiDA) begin, GDV has warned of significant burdens stemming from sharing customer data. Media release Regulation Digitalisation Last update date: 01/04/2025
Insurers welcome Commission’s strategy for improved crisis management in Europe The European Commission presented its strategy to make Europe more resilient to crises. The German Insurance Association expressly welcomes this step. Media release Economy Society Last update date: 26/03/2025
Insurers welcome Council conclusions: Heads of state emphasise the importance of the insurance sector The European Council has taken a position on the EU Commission's Savings and Investment Union strategy. Insurers welcome the demands. Media release Regulation Last update date: 21/03/2025
