Belgium market News

Howden Buys Portfolio of Broker in Luxembourg, Acquires Belgium Broker WDR

Howden, the London-based global insurance group, announced it has established a retail presence in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg with the acquisition of the portfolio of United Brokers S.A., and has strengthened its position in Belgium with the acquisition of …

BE Group Takes Fresh Look at Buying $10 Billion Insurer Ageas

BE Group, an investor group fronted by former financial services dealmakers, is exploring the feasibility of a fresh pursuit of Belgian insurer Ageas after a previous attempt was rebuffed, people familiar with the matter said. The consortium has been speaking …

Sedgwick Acquires Belgian Engineering Consultancy ABESIM B.V.

Sedgwick, a global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, announced it has acquired ABESIM B.V. in Belgium. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition of ABESIM will enhance Sedgwick’s existing business in Belgium, EFI …

Howden Acquires Belgian Insurance Broker Sarton & Associés

Howden, the London-based re/insurance broker, announced the acquisition of Belgian insurance broker, Sarton & Associés. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. As Howden Belgium’s first acquisition, it reinforces the broker’s plans to expand its retail operations across Belgium …

Howden Broking Group Expands to Belgian Market; Kerremans Named CEO of Unit

London-based independent insurance broker Howden Broking Group reports it been granted a license to operate in the Belgian market, further strengthening the group’s presence in Europe. Herman Kerremans will lead this latest opening as CEO of Howden Belgium. Kerremans, previously …