ESRS reform: EFRAG proposals create new implementation burdens Commenting on the revision of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), Jörg Asmussen, CEO of the German Insurance Association (GDV), says: Statement Sustainability Regulation Last update date: 04/12/2025
Digital omnibus – diving into objectives Europe’s digital rules have grown increasingly complex, creating burdens for businesses, regulators, and consumers. Article Digitalisation Regulation Last update date: 03/12/2025
SFDR Reform: EU aims to make sustainability information from insurers easier to understand The European Commission published a draft proposal to revise the SFDR. The goal is to simplify sustainability information for financial investment products. Media release Sustainability Regulation Last update date: 20/11/2025
Digital Omnibus: progress in AI use – need for clarification on overlaps GDV welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to better coordinate digital regulations. Media release Digitalisation Regulation Last update date: 19/11/2025
Solvency II reform nearing completion: EU establishes reliable framework for insurers The European Commission presented the delegated regulation for the European supervisory framework Solvency II. This brings the review process close to finish. Media release Regulation Last update date: 29/10/2025
Solvency II reporting requirements: real relief for insurers still missing The EU supervisory authority EIOPA aims to simplify reporting under Solvency II. The proposal currently under consultation falls well short of this goal. Media release Regulation Last update date: 13/10/2025
ESRS Reform: fewer mandatory disclosures, but no real relief Insurers operating in Germany welcome the revision of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) but see further need for simplification. Media release Regulation Sustainability Climate Last update date: 29/09/2025
Solvency II: Commission draft jeopardises long-term stability In the opinion of the GDV, the proposed adjustments to the Solvency II framework could lead to noticeable burdens for the insurance sector. Media release Regulation Last update date: 05/09/2025
What Europe can learn from Australia’s Consumer Data Right What can we learn from Australia’s flawed start? As Europe moves forward with FiDA, a more targeted, market-driven approach could help avoid similar pitfalls. Article Regulation Politics Last update date: 02/09/2025
