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Part 2: From awareness to action, boosting your cyber resilience

Cyber & fraud
19.11.2025

How do you convert an understanding of the cyber threat into concrete action? Vanbreda supports companies with interactive workshops and realistic simulations that systematically boost cyber resilience. Davy Heremans, a cyber risk expert who works daily with the service specialising in Phishing as a Service and with cyber workshops at Vanbreda, explains how companies can strengthen their human firewall.

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Our company doesn’t need cyber insurance’: four misconceptions debunked

Cyber & fraud
01.10.2025

Cyber risks are now part and parcel of running a business. Despite this, some companies are clearly still sceptical about cyber insurance. Their doubts are unwarranted, because insurance of this kind is more than just a financial safety net: it also enables you to bring in professional IT support immediately in the event of a cyber incident, giving it double value. In this article, we discuss four arguments often put forward by companies for not taking out cyber insurance, and explain why it makes sense to give it serious consideration.

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New Motor Vehicle Liability Law (WAM): mandatory insurance for vehicles in care settings.

Healthcare
27.09.2025

In your care institution, mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs and special bicycles such as electric rickshaws are indispensable. They increase your residents’ and patients’ independence and enable them to enjoy outings. However, the Motor Vehicle Liability Law (WAM) has recently been amended, with significant consequences for the requirement for insurance for these vehicles, even if they are only used on your own premises. In this article, we set out clearly what these changes mean for your care institution and how you can make sure you are properly insured.

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New 2024 Indicative Table: compensation significantly increased

People
26.09.2025

Are you the victim of an accident resulting in physical injury for which someone else is liable? If so, you are entitled to compensation. Thanks to the new 2024 Indicative Table, compensation for such injuries is now considerably higher. What’s changed and what does it mean? Find out below.

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Incapacity for work: from suspicion to trust

People
19.08.2025

Increasing numbers of people on long-term sick leave and persistent labour market shortages have put the subject of incapacity for work high on the agenda. During a recent symposium, Lode Godderis, Professor of Occupational Medicine at KU Leuven and CEO of IDEWE, shared his insights into this complex challenge. He put this fundamental question to those present: are we addressing this growing problem the right way?

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How does technology make your employees’ business travel easier?

International mobility
18.08.2025

International mobility requires more than just good insurance. Digital tools are playing an increasingly important role in supporting your employees while they are abroad on your behalf. As an employer, how do you ensure that you respond to their current needs and offer the right technologies for each traveller? Our colleague Erik Blankaerts, who is an expert in international mobility, shares tips for ensuring your employees’ trips go smoothly.

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Videopodcast — Legislative changes

Videopodcast
18.02.2025

In the latest episode of our video podcast Succes Verzekerd, find out how you can successfully include new risks in your company’s risk management approach. A panel of four in-house experts explains the recent legislative changes affecting your insurance portfolio, focusing on four topical areas: auxiliary party liability, mobility, solar panels and cyber.

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Videopodcast — Employee Benefits

Videopodcast
11.12.2024

In the latest episode of Succes Verzekerd, the video podcast from Vanbreda Risk & Benefits, our colleague Rebecca Bekaert delves into employee benefits. How does an optimised benefits package enable you to maintain your edge as an employer? What kinds of cover still tend to be overlooked, and what can you do to change that? And what impact does the increase in the retirement age have on your personnel insurance? Find out here.

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Videopodcast — Nutrition

Videopodcast
26.08.2024

From raw material to finished product, our food travels a long way before it ends up on the plate. The businesses and activities which make up the food industry are extremely varied, which makes insuring the risks of each specific player in the chain a challenge. In the new episode of our video podcast Succes Verzekerd, we hear from insurance expert Charlotte De Bruyn. She talks about the food sector’s important but vulnerable position in the Belgian economy and how a future-oriented insurance policy can help.

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Videopodcast — Global Benefits Management

Videopodcast
07.06.2024

By means of global benefits management, your organisation can easily run a strong employee benefits package worldwide. This structured, central approach provides a useful overview of all benefits and enables you to put together an attractive package in the war for talent. If social security is non-existent or too limited in one of the countries where you’re based, you can also provide your employees there with additional support through this insurance package. Employee benefits expert Kristof Baertsoen talks about the advantages of global benefits management in the latest episode of our video podcast Succes Verzekerd.

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Videopodcast — Maritime insurance

Videopodcast
12.04.2024

Maritime insurance is a dynamic and international field that covers everything related to the transport of passengers via ocean vessels and cargo by all means of conveyance: road, rail, air and ocean shipments. This type of insurance is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of global trade and logistics. In the latest episode of our videopodcast, insurance expert Dirk Maes talks about the importance of an adequate coverage for every company in the logistical supply chain. He also discusses the unique position of the Belgian market and the challenges the maritime industry faces with the transformation towards a greener future.

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Videopodcast — Transport & logistics

Videopodcast
17.01.2024

The transport and logistics industry is a key component of the Belgian economy. How can you dispatch your drivers with peace of mind? And are you sufficiently aware of the liability you take on as a company, for example when you store goods? In the latest episode of our video podcast 'Succes Verzekerd', we zoom in on the insurance challenges for haulage companies and logistics service providers. Insurance expert Jean-Christophe Demeure talks about familiar and new risks. The switch to digitalisation and renewable energy in this industry is also discussed.

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Videopodcast — Construction industry

Videopodcast
31.08.2023

The construction industry is constantly evolving. Not only are most construction projects and infrastructure works increasing in size, construction risks are also becoming more complex, making successful cooperation all the more important. With so many parties involved, it is sometimes difficult to determine who is responsible for what. In this new instalment of the 'Succes Verzekerd' videopodcast, our colleague Eli Hemelaer talks about the developments and challenges facing the construction industry. As an insurance expert in construction risks, he advocates an integrated insurance approach that guarantees maximum transparency for all construction parties involved.

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Videopodcast — International mobility

Videopodcast
09.06.2023

Mobility is in full development in this country. The way we all get about is affected by a range of factors, including the increasing density of our cities, the switch to hybrid work, climate change and technological innovations. How should your company deal with all the new forms of mobility? And how do you ensure that your employees can travel safely for both work and private purposes? Our in-house mobility experts Stephanie Deneef and Geert De Krem guide you through the mobility trends and insurance challenges in this episode of our videopodcast ‘Succes Verzekerd’.

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Videopodcast – Reintegration programmes

Videopodcast
31.03.2023

In the fifth episode of our videopodcast ‘Succes Verzekerd’, disability expert Evelyne Lauwers talks about what reintegration programmes involve and why employers turn to us for advice.

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Videopodcast – Crop insurance

Videopodcast
27.02.2023

In the fourth episode of our podcast ‘Succes Verzekerd’, agriculture and climate expert Veerle Geudens talks about climate risks. She takes a close look at how farms and production companies can use crop insurance to protect themselves against the consequences of climate change.

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Videopodcast — supplementary pension

Videopodcast
18.11.2022

All markets evolve in response to changing needs and new trends. The insurance industry is no exception. In the second episode of our ‘Succes Verzekerd’ podcast, we welcome pension consultancy expert Saskia Defreyne to the microphone. Saskia has a strong reputation in the field of advice on supplementary pensions and an extensive knowledge of the insurance industry and pension funds.

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Videopodcast — Cyber insurance

Videopodcast
07.10.2022

In the first episode of our ‘Succes Verzekerd’ podcast, we welcome cyber security expert Tom Van Britsom to the microphone. Tom is a business development manager with a profound interest in cyber security and cyber insurance.

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Vanbreda Risk & Benefits brings agricultural expert Finepolis on board

Press
17.11.2025

Finepolis is joining the brokerage group Vanbreda Risk & Benefits. It is known in the market primarily for its insurance expertise in the agricultural sector. Pedro Matthynssens, CEO at Vanbreda Risk & Benefits: ‘This strategic acquisition strengthens our position as an insurance partner for industrial and agricultural businesses. The food industry has long been one of our key focuses, but growers were missing from our portfolio. With Finepolis, we now offer a comprehensive range of services.’

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Vanbreda Risk & Benefits partners with Vlerick Business School’s Centre for Excellence in Strategic Rewards

Press
22.05.2025

The Centre for Excellence in Strategic Rewards at Vlerick Business School is proud to welcome Vanbreda Risk & Benefits as its newest corporate partner, effective 1 July 2025. This new collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Centre’s mission to drive innovative thinking and integrated strategies in the field of total rewards, and more specifically in the field of insurance-related benefits and employee wellbeing.

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Vanbreda Risk & Benefits plants the flag even more firmly in East and West Flanders

Press
22.05.2025

Vanbreda Risk & Benefits has already carried out some acquisitions in the first half of this year. This growth is mainly concentrated in East and West Flanders. In its acquisition strategy, the insurance broker always targets strong commercial brokers with an established presence in their region. CEO Pedro Matthynssens: ‘This approach is paying off, so we’re stepping up our activity in 2025. In fact, two of our subsidiaries have now successfully taken the acquisitions route themselves. We’re creating a valuable ecosystem in response to the acquisition policy of private equity in insurance brokerage.’

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One new cyber incident at Belgian businesses every week

Press
13.03.2025

Cyber attacks are hitting Belgian businesses harder than ever: Vanbreda Risk & Benefits, the country’s largest insurance broker, recorded one new cyber incident every week last year. That represents an increase of 64% on 2023. Although three-quarters of these incidents cost no more than 20,000 euros, 4% of businesses lost more than 1 million euros. Despite this, many businesses in Belgium continue to underestimate the risks. The new European legislation* designed to boost businesses’ resilience to cyber attacks should change this situation in 2025.

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