Wiens and Hielkema: the supervisory perspective
The further development of insurance supervision from both national and European perspectives was discussed at the GDV conference on insurance regulation.
Jour-Schröder: Mobilizing European capital to strengthen competitiveness
Alexandra Jour-Schröder (EU/FISMA) outlined key priorities for a competitive financial sector at a GDV conference in Brussels.
Statement on the EU Regulation on the circular design of vehicles and the management of end-of-life vehicles
Commenting on the European Parliament’s adoption of the EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation, Jörg Asmussen, CEO of GDV, says:
When images lie: insurance fraud with AI
Images and documents help insurers assess claims fast. Damage photos, invoices and proof of purchase support quick, fair compensation.
Sustainability Report 2025: Carbon footprint of investments falls by 23 percent as German insurers advance sustainability goals
German insurers continue to make tangible progress in implementing their sustainability targets. This is according to the GDV Sustainability Report 2025, based on surveys covering around 85 percent of the industry's investment volume.
Vehicle repair costs through 2040: inflation is eating up the savings from modern safety technology
GDV analysis: Driver assistance systems reduce accidents but not repair costs. Expensive, complex vehicles offset the savings.
Joint appeal by the E6 insurance markets for a more competitive Europe
Ahead of the E6 Finance Ministers’ meeting in Berlin, Europe’s six largest insurance markets call for a stronger EU competitiveness agenda.
Fewer bicycle thefts – losses remain at record levels
Insured bicycle thefts continued to decline. As in the previous year, household insurers paid around 150 million euros in claims.
Europe’s demographic challenge: how to guarantee intergenerational fairness in pensions and beyond
Europe’s ageing population strains pension systems and raises fairness concerns. At a GDV event, experts said the challenge is manageable with timely action.