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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
“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.
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.
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.