Insurance
The insurance sector has been facing a series of major challenges for a number of years. Economies of scale are more vital than ever, so mergers and acquisitions are the order of the day. This is combined with intensifying regulation and pressure on premiums. The corporate market is having to manage increasingly complex products and rising claim costs.
Houthoff has been a reliable partner for insurers, brokers and insured businesses for many years. Each day, more than 30 specialists assist clients who find themselves confronted with complex insurance problems.
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“A source comments that ‘their lawyers are approachable,’ whilst further interviewees highlight the team’s ‘accuracy’ and ‘great overall knowledge.’”Chambers Europe, Insurance (2019 Edition)
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“All of the individuals I use are smart, practical and responsive.”Chambers Europe, Insurance (2019 Edition)
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First Tier firmChambers Europe, Insurance (2019 Edition)
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“Houthoff ‘has an effective network enabling it to receive quick and efficient advice in the other jurisdictions – it is expensive but certainly worth it when you have an important dispute.’”Legal 500, Insurance (2019 Edition)
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First Tier firmLegal 500, Insurance (2019 Edition)
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First Tier firmChambers Europe, Insurance (2018 Edition)
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"Additional interviewees commend the team's personal approach, proclaiming that 'they are good at making clients feel like a top priority'."Chambers Europe, Insurance (2018 Edition)
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"The firm's accessibility, commercial acumen and cross-border connections are highlighted by clients, who report: 'They have excellent responsiveness, are business and strategy-oriented and have good knowledge of the industry. They have an effective network that enables quick and efficient advice in relation to other jurisdictions'."Chambers Europe, Insurance (2018 Edition)
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"The ‘strategic, business-oriented’ team at Houthoff is recommended for both civil law insurance and regulatory insurance, and has ‘an effective international network’."Legal 500, Insurance (2018 Edition)
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First Tier firmLegal 500, Insurance (2018 Edition)
Houthoff provides our clients with strategic advice in transactions. We have extensive experience with the regulations involved. We have a dedicated regulatory team with a high degree of specialisation within the insurance market. Our specialists maintain excellent contacts with regulators and can quickly spring into action at crucial moments.
Houthoff's reputation in dealing with actions for damages is undisputed. Our experience in complex, international cover disputes is without equal. What's more, our clients trust Houthoff when they find themselves confronted with liability issues, especially issues concerning claims against companies, professionals, directors and supervisory directors. Houthoff also has highly specialised teams working on mass claims, not only against the insurance market itself but also against insured businesses and organisations.
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Advised PO Söderberg & Partner Aktiebolag on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Summa Holding B.V.
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Houthoff assisted Vermeg, Vermeg's founder and its management team in Charterhouse's acquisition of an interest in Vermeg from Crédit Mutuel Arkéa.
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Houthoff assisted IK Investment Partners in the acquisition of a majority stake in You Sure Investments B.V.
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Advised ASR Nederland N.V. (a.s.r.) on the acquisition of a 50% interest from Brand New Day in Brand New Day Premiepensioeninstelling N.V. (BND PPI) and the sale of a.s.r.'s 10% interest in Brand New Day Houdstermaatschappij N.V. for a total amount of EUR 51 million.
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Advised Yarden, one of the largest funeral service providers in the Netherlands, and its two shareholders (the Vereniging Yarden and the Stichting Yarden) in the sale of Yarden to DELA.
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Houthoff advised a.s.r., a large Dutch insurance company, on the acquisition of VvAA Levensverzekeringen, the life insurance business of VvAA Groep. The life insurance portfolio comprises approximately 18,000 policies. The annual premium income is EUR 28m, and the technical provisions amount to EUR 430m. In addition to a multi-year life insurance partnership, VvAA and a.s.r. also intend to further expand the services to VvAA members.
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Defense counsel to Vetropack Holding AG in a product recall claim against a Dutch worldwide Brewery.
