European initiatives such as the Capital Markets Union, the Green Deal and, last but not least, the ongoing revision of Solvency II are changing the regulatory framework for the finance and insurance industry. Renowned experts and...
The most recent estimate of the damage makes it clear: “Bernd” is one of the most devastating storms in the recent past. ”The evaluation by the insurers is still ongoing. An updated damage estimate will follow shortly
From accessory to game changer: New standards for sustainability reports can trigger a boost for investments in sustainable companies and projects.
Making ecologically and socially sustainable investments requires reliable data. The EU’s overhauled Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive could make a significant contribution in this regard and add some momentum to the sustainable...
It is a good thing the Federal Constitutional Court makes the German government set clear emissions targets for the period after 2030. Insurers act when it comes to the green transformation of the economy. An article by Jörg Asmussen, Chairman...
In reaction to the European Court of Justice’s Schrems II judgment, the German business community is calling for new international data transfer standards. In the meantime, companies across all sectors need pragmatic solutions.
EIOPA has proposed a new method for calculating the long-term interest rate under Solvency II. This could hamper long-term investments made by insurers und therefore weaken their role as capital providers for important EU projects such as the...
German insurers are looking for allies on the path to climate-neutral investment by 2050: GDV is now the first insurance association in Europe to become a supporter of the global Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance.
The Presidential Board of the German Insurance Association (GDV) has adopted a position paper whereby the insurance industry commits to the sustainable transformation of business and society. It contains some far-reaching decisions.
Following a slight increase in premium volume in 2020, the year of the coronavirus, German insurers expect a major rise in income of over 2% for 2021.
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