Martin Assmann

BaFin flags sales failings for net insurance-based investment products

Supervisory review finds insurers fell short on transparency

Ransomware attack forces German mobile phone insurer into insolvency

Einhaus, once a major mobile insurance provider, collapses after 2023 ransomware hit

Eiopa appoints BaFin's Julia Wiens as chair of digital finance committee

Scor rebounds with €226m Q2 profit after prior-year losses

Make the IRRD rules more proportionate for insurers, argues the GDV

Industry association calls for simpler rules to avoid competitive disadvantages

Actuarial operations adapt to the evolving risk landscape

As actuarial operations become more automated, employ AI and rely on cloud infrastructure, firms are grappling with the implications. Martin Assmann reports

Insurance market for hydrogen set to top $3bn by 2030, says Allianz Commercial

Insurer says risk management and mitigation are crucial for hydrogen projects

US annuity sales hit new record $223bn in H1 2025

Annuity sales have broken records in three consecutive years but signs of slowdown emerge, says Limra

Fuzzy Panda stands by Globe Life allegations despite DOJ and SEC probes winding down

Short seller says fraud uncovered is "appalling"

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