Cyber Survey 2019: surge in claims for Belgian companies
The number of companies that are insured against cyber risks grew by 70% in 2018. This is clearly not a luxury: the number of claims resulting from cyber risks rose by almost 200% last year.…
Read moreHow comprehensive weather insurance is replacing the Disaster Relief Fund
From 1 January 2020, farmers will no longer be able to call on the Disaster Relief Fund after a natural disaster. From then onwards, they will have to take out their own weather insurance, but…
Read moreThe new, reformed company code has been adopted. What does this mean for you as a director?
On 28 February 2019, the new company code was approved in the chamber. This new legislation will enter into force on 1 May 2019. We outline below the impact that these changes will have for…
Read moreEarly retirement: what tax rate is your additional pension capital subject to?
The tax rates on taking supplementary pension in the event of early statutory retirement have changed. Any individual entering retirement at the end of a full career lasting 45 years but who has not yet…
Read moreThe WAP guarantee vs. underfunding: what responsibilities does the employer have?
What obligations does the employer have in the event that its group insurance is underfunded? Find out in this article.
Read moreNew risk: how patent trolls misuse property rights
A new phenomenon has blown over from the United States - the so-called patent trolls. Patent trolls are companies that buy patents without actually manufacturing anything themselves. They then approach other players in the market…
Read moreVanbreda invests in new series “Therapy”
On Wednesday 20 March 2019, the new eight-part series "Therapy" started on Canvas. In this series, eight therapists open the doors to their consultation rooms and their lives for the general public. This gives viewers…
Read moreLegal protection: add-on or stand-alone product?
Business owners often think that if they take out legal protection insurance under their car or fire policy, they can also claim on it for other legal disputes. But this isn't normally the case. So,…
Read moreStay vigilant: 10 creative forms of fraud
Fraudsters are finding more and more audacious ways of robbing companies of their money. People think that every one of them is a really sophisticated hacker, but nothing could be further from the truth. Their…
Read moreAmendment to private sector occupational accident law affects cover for teleworking
Since 27 January, occupational accident insurance has contained specific definitions of the terms 'teleworking' and 'teleworker', along with some extensions which will benefit teleworkers.
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