Images and documents are important pieces of evidence in digital claims management. Photos of damaged property, repair invoices, and proof of purchase help insurers assess claims quickly and pay legitimate compensation without delay.
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.
GDV analysis: Driver assistance systems reduce accidents but not repair costs. Expensive, complex vehicles offset the savings.
Ahead of the E6 Finance Ministers’ meeting in Berlin, the insurance associations of Europe’s six largest insurance markets, at the initiative of the GDV, are calling for a more ambitious competitiveness agenda for Europe.
Insured bicycle thefts continued to decline. As in the previous year, household insurers paid around 150 million euros in claims.
Europe’s ageing population strains pension systems and raises fairness concerns. At a GDV event, experts said the challenge is manageable with timely action.
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.
The transport insurance market stays stable despite the Strait of Hormuz blockade: coverage remains available despite higher risks in the Middle East.