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Financial literacy: is it worth worrying about?

People
11.05.2026

Money plays a central role in our lives, from everyday choices to decisions that affect our future. Despite this, many people find managing their money far from easy. In a world of increasing financial complexity, this raises the question of how equipped we really are to make rational financial decisions. Financial literacy is crucial here, for both individuals and organisations.

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How does Belgium’s creditworthiness affect your supplementary pension?

EIP & PLCI
01.05.2026

Credit rating agency Moody’s has just downgraded Belgium’s rating from Aa3 to A1. This means that Belgium will have to pay a higher interest rate on future borrowings. In the long term, this lower credit rating could also have an impact on the minimum return on the second-pillar supplementary pension. This development calls for a proactive approach: employers who anticipate in good time can keep their supplementary pension plan optimally in line with their HR and remuneration policies.

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Pensionable age heading towards 67: what does this mean for your supplementary employee plans?

People
28.04.2026

The Belgian statutory pensionable age continues to change. For a long time, employees could retire and receive a pension at 65; in 2025, the age rose to 66; and from 2030 onwards it will be 67. For your HR policy, this is more than just a change in the law: it’s a development with a clear impact on supplementary pension plans, income protection and other employee benefits. In this article, we explain what this actually means for your company and how Vanbreda can support you with this adjustment.

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New insurance and securities tax from 2026: what exactly has changed?

Company news
12.03.2026

The government’s budget agreement introduces several important changes to the tax treatment of insurance products in 2026. The increase in insurance tax means that premiums for non-life insurance will go up. For Branch 23 investment insurance policies, the levy on the entire fund will increase, which could affect your returns. We provide some clear information about the impact on insurance premiums and costs for your company and employees.

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How your organisation can boost mental resilience

People
27.02.2026

At the coffee machine or at birthday parties, we often discuss the downsides of our jobs: high workloads, looming burnouts, rising absenteeism. According to Prof. Nele Jacobs, a mental health expert and the CEO of Faresa, we are selling ourselves short by doing so. Her message is clear: work is essentially a healthy activity and can become a significant source of mental resilience, provided that organisations create the right conditions.

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Speed up reintegration with a suitable programme

Healthcare
23.02.2026

According to the latest figures, our country has half a million people on sick leave. Work incapacity insurance with associated reintegration support is becoming increasingly common – and it’s effective, too. Up to seven out of ten incapacitated employees return to work after a reintegration programme, says Bob Duys, General Manager Health Care at Vanbreda Risk & Benefits.

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Recycling: what are the risks and how can they be managed?

Upcycling & recycling
11.02.2026

The circular economy is booming. From scrap metal to complex electronics and car batteries: we’re recycling more than ever. At the same time, though, many insurers are struggling with the risks associated with recycling activities. The frequency of claims, unpredictability and perceived lack of control have made many insurers more reluctant to insure the sector. With the right analysis, preventive measures and guidance, insuring this sector is in fact possible – and worthwhile. General Manager Property Christel Kiebzak and Loss Prevention Consultant Sven Bormans of Vanbreda Risk & Benefits explain.

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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.

The legislation to which this article refers dates from spring 2023.

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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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Latest press articles

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Vanbreda Port Barometer: cost of workplace accidents falls by 30%

Press
03.02.2026

Port work has its risks, despite the wide-ranging preventive efforts of port operators. Despite a 60% increase in the insured wage bill, resulting in significantly greater exposure to risks, the number of workplace accidents in container, general cargo and roll-on/roll-off activities has remained relatively constant. As a result, the cost has actually fallen by 30%. However, commuting accidents are proving costly for port operators. The number is increasing rapidly, and the average cost is three times higher than for an accident at the quayside. This is one of the subjects covered by the Vanbreda Risk & Benefits Port Barometer, a comprehensive analysis of work-related accidents in the port from 2020 to 2024.

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Vanbreda Cyber Study: cost of 4 out of 5 cyber incidents limited to 20,000 euros thanks to cyber insurance

Press
02.02.2026

Cyber crime continued to rise in 2025 and poses a growing threat to Belgian businesses. However, companies’ efforts in cyber security and insurance are paying off. Targeted prevention measures and improved incident support have limited the cost of four out of five cyber claims 20,000 euros, and cyber insurance premiums have fallen. New players with competitive rates are reinforcing this trend. At the same time, the risk of reliance on a single provider is still underestimated, and businesses that fail to adapt their insured amounts to their growth and current risks are in danger of being underinsured. This is clear from the Vanbreda Risk & Benefits annual cyber study.

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Waasland insurance brokers Kantoor Windey and Assutron join Vanbreda Risk & Benefits

Press
26.01.2026

In 2026, the insurance brokers Kantoor Windey and Assutron will join the Vanbreda Group. With this move, three strong players are combining their expertise to provide an even better service to businesses, independent professionals and individuals in the Waasland region.. Pedro Matthynssens, CEO at Vanbreda Risk & Benefits: ‘Windey and Assutron are two established names in this region. Their choice of Vanbreda confirms our position as the market leader and an attractive employer. Together, we aim to become the leading broker in the Waasland region.’

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Anchor Insurance and Vanbreda Risk & Benefits form a strong new alliance in the Netherlands

Press
29.12.2025

Anchor Insurance has entered into a strategic partnership with Unibreda, the holding company of Vanbreda Risk & Benefits, which is owned by its family shareholders. Vanbreda Risk & Benefits is the largest independent insurance broker in the Benelux. With this partnership, Anchor takes the next step in its development as a leading insurance broker within the specialist niches of Marine, Energy, Construction and Wholesale. As part of the transaction, Unibreda acquires a majority stake in Anchor, while the existing partner model remains in place.

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