GVB – Gebäudeversicherung Bern is a public-law insurance company based in Bern, Switzerland. It has a legal mandate to insure all buildings in the Canton of Bern against fire and natural hazards. Beyond mandatory insurance, GVB also offers voluntary supplementary insurance through its subsidiaries and provides services in fire protection and natural hazard prevention. The company operates on a non-profit basis, adhering to the principle of solidarity.