Dutch market News

Oneglobal Launches Netherlands Office, Naming van der Wyck as CEO

London-based Oneglobal Broking announced the launch of a Netherlands office with Alex van der Wyck named CEO of Oneglobal Netherlands. Oneglobal’s start-up in the Netherlands, continues the strategic build-out of its international operations, having opened offices in Bermuda, Hong Kong …

Hungary’s Surprise Veto of $1B Aegon Deal with Vienna Insurance Sparks Dutch Outcry

The Dutch government has raised concerns with Hungarian officials after a decision in Budapest to block the sale of Aegon NV’s local unit to Vienna Insurance Group AG, according to several people familiar with the matter. The issue was communicated …

Private Equity Firm Aquiline Closes Investment in Dutch Broker Quintes Holding

Aquiline Capital Partners, a global private investment firm specializing in financial services and technology, announced it has closed its investment in Quintes Holding, one of the largest independent insurance brokers in the Netherlands. Financial terms of the transaction were not …

Lemonade Launches in Its 2nd European Country: The Netherlands

Lemonade, the New York-based insurer that is powered by artificial intelligence, has launched in a second European country – the Netherlands. Dutch consumers can now get contents and liability insurance instantly, anytime, and from any device – as well as …

Broker Clements Worldwide Buys Dutch Financial Services Broker, The Financials

Clements Worldwide, a Washington, D.C.-based insurance broker for individuals and organizations who work across international borders, announced the acquisition of The Financials for an undisclosed amount. Amsterdam-based The Financials enhances Clements Worldwide’s presence in the Netherlands and expands its reach …

U.S. Multinationals Flee No-Tax Caribbean Havens, in Favor of Low-Tax Havens

Many U.S. multinational corporations have packed up or are choosing to open subsidiaries in low-tax, rather than no-tax, countries that are seen as more legitimate than the formerly popular island destinations of the Cayman Islands and the Bahamas. They’re fleeing …

Aon Completes Acquisition of Dutch Broker Unirobe Meeùs Groep

Aon Groep Nederland announced it has completed its acquisition of Unirobe Meeùs Group (UMG) from Aegon for €295 million (343.4 million). The acquisition encompasses the whole of Unirobe Meeùs Group, said Aon, noting that on completion Aon will be the …

Dutch Insurers & Banks Warned to Account for Risks of Climate Change

Banks, insurers, and other financial institutions must do more to take into account the risks posed by climate change to their business, a Dutch Central Bank study said. As global warming increases the risk of extreme weather events, regulators are …

Generali Plans to Sell Dutch Operations, Sources Say

Italy’s biggest insurer Generali has hired BNP Paribas to sell its Dutch business as part of a plan to cut costs in weaker markets and boost profits, sources told Reuters. Generali, which generates most of its revenues and earnings in …

NN Group Agrees to Acquire Dutch Insurer Delta Lloyd for $2.6B

NN Group NV agreed to buy Delta Lloyd NV for about 2.5 billion euros ($2.6 billion) after its earlier offer for the Dutch insurer was rejected. NN offered 5.40 euros a share in cash for Amsterdam-based Delta Lloyd, the companies …