Today, NN Group (NN) announces it has reached an agreement with Qmulus Invest B.V. and AS Holding B.V. to acquire a 70% stake in insurance broker and service provider Heinenoord, for a total consideration of EUR 176 million. In addition, NN will refinance the outstanding debt granted to Heinenoord for an amount of EUR 129 million. The agreement includes an option structure to acquire the remaining 30% of shares by NN within four years, following the closing of the transaction.
Heinenoord is one of the largest insurance brokers and service providers in the Dutch insurance market, offering amongst others policy administration, underwriting services and claims handling. The company is growing rapidly in both revenues and margin, and is active as a broker and mandated agent for a wide variety of non-life insurance products and insurers, servicing both the SME and retail market. Heinenoord is also a service provider for an extensive network of around 500 independent brokers. The company’s contribution to NN’s operating capital generation is expected to be approximately EUR 25 million per annum in 2023 and is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.
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