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Insurers set out blueprint for German natcat protection scheme

Proposal outlines how high-risk homes could remain insurable

German motor insurers feel the 'deer' costs of wild animal collisions

GDV rejects claim PFAS clause is unlawful

Business association argues model wording breaches legal standards

Germany engulfed by natcat insurability debate

The coalition government has pledged to make flood coverage mandatory for residential properties, but industry experts are concerned about the practicalities of the declaration. David Walker and Martin Assmann report

GDV calls for better resilience on car carriers after latest blaze

Morning Midas blaze increases pressure to mandate lithium-ion safeguards

GDV faces broker backlash over PFAS exclusion clause

Blanket exclusion is "very disappointing" says Ecclesia

US insurability crisis casts a dark cloud on Europe

Climate-driven losses in the US have led insurers to withdraw coverage. Could the same happen in Europe? Sarfraz Thind reports

Navigating the repair challenges of electric cars

The high cost of fixing electric vehicles is a problem for consumers, insurers and society - and manufacturers and repair shops must take action, argues Anja Käfer-Rohrbach

German insurers paid €8bn for extreme weather losses since start of 2023

"Nature won't wait until we've finished debating" how to tackle climate change, GDV warns

Property policy indexation hits 15% in Germany

It comes as consumer price inflation hit 10% in Germany in September