GDV statement on the implementation of the new proportionality framework under Solvency II

Position Paper – Reviving the Securitisation Market

The European securitisation market is still very small compared to the USA and the supply volume of European securitisations has remained low in recent years. Even though the proportion of securitisations in insurers' investments has been very low to date, ecuritisations could become more interesting for investors as a covered asset class.
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Sustainability reporting: statement on the draft legislation (only in german)

Comment on the trilogue negotiations to the Retail Investment Strategy

German insurers support the objective of the Retail Investment Strategy (RIS) to increase participation in capital markets.

Position Paper: Evaluation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The German Insurance Association (GDV) has taken part in the EU consultation process to review the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). From the perspective of insurers operating in Germany, there is a need for improvements in order to do justice to increasing digitalization.
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Position Paper for a revising Directive on package travel and linked travel arrangements

Insurers operating in Germany welcome the EU Commission's aim to make the protection of package holidaymakers even more effective, particularly in crisis situations, and to further specify the obligations and responsibilities of tour operators and their service providers. In particular, it welcomes the fact that advance payments by travelers...
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EU priorities for the 2024-2029 legislative period

Proposals of the German Insurance Industry for the next Legislative Period (2024-2029)

Targeted consultation on the implementation of the Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (SFDR)

GDV has responded to the EU Commission's consultation.

GDV feedback on the EU Commission's Call for Evidence on reducing reporting obligations