German life insurers paid more into the Zinszusatzreserve again in 2020, despite the new "corridor method" of calculation that intended to unburden the sector. Industry leaders tell David Walker the ZZR remains fit for purpose nonetheless
GDV expects further cases as plaintiffs target more vehicle manufacturers
Public-private umbrella protection programme extended to June 2021
German trade association backs methodology revised in 2018
The GDV's Jörg Asmussen also enthused about the idea of a European pandemic risk pool
French, German and Italian supervisors are supporting some of Eiopa's proposals to amend Solvency II, while the European Commission has admitted it needs to do more to encourage long-term business. Cintia Cheong reports
GDV paper on proportionality being published later this week
Costs fell for third consecutive year, GDV data shows
GDV calls for measured increase in lawyers' fees next year
GDV chairman calls for a more sustainable economy in Europe in the post-crisis period