Property & Casualty

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.

Five years after the Ahr Valley floods: Insurers warn against a false sense of security (© picture alliance / dpa / Thomas Frey)

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.
Article from 10/07/2026
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.
Article from 10/07/2026
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.
Article from 03/07/2026
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”.
Article from 30/06/2026
“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.
Statement from 24/06/2026
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.
Statement from 24/06/2026

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Sustainability Report 2024

The insurers operating in Germany have set themselves concrete sustainability targets with the adoption of the sustainability positioning. GDV documents the industry's progress and identifies current challenges in a detailed annual sustainability report.

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