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Ethias to distribute €138 million to public shareholders following another record year
26/02/2026 – Source
Ethias achieved a record net profit of €229 million in 2025, driven by strong life insurance sales and the absence of major natural catastrophes. Total premiums reached €3.83 billion, up 8% from 2024, with over 1.33 million individual clients and more than 45,700 corporate and public-sector customers. (Check Ethia’s key figures in our dedicated article)
Public shareholders will benefit from a €138 million dividend, up 22% from 2024, continuing a trajectory that has returned €945 million since 2017, with another €700 million planned for 2026–2029.
Ethias also raised its growth ambitions, targeting over €4.6 billion in premiums by 2029, while reinforcing its role as an active Belgian investor supporting structural economic projects, with the CEO emphasizing the company’s commitment to independence despite interest from private insurers.
Testachats moves against insurers’ “blacklist,” affecting 330,000 Belgians
17/02/2026 – Source
Test Achats has filed a complaint with Belgium’s Data Protection Authority against Datassur, which manages the “blacklist” of high-risk insurance clients. In 2024, Datassur added over 125,000 Belgians to its database, which now includes more than 330,000 individuals, mainly for missed premiums, repeated claims, or false information. Test Achats argues that some entries may be inaccurate, and that there is no clear disclosure in insurance contracts. Being listed can lead to higher premiums, exclusion from insurance, or the need to approach costly solutions like the Bureau of Tarification.
The consumer group also warns that Datassur’s practices could enable automated profiling, and questions whether the company’s “legitimate interest” in holding this data is proportional to individuals’ rights. Test Achats is urging the authority to ensure full GDPR compliance.
Ethias has earned an A- rating from CDP for its climate transparency and sustainability efforts
16/02/2026 – Source
This score reflects Ethias’ commitment to managing climate risks, implementing concrete actions, and structuring a robust climate strategy.
Building on years of initiatives, Ethias is accelerating its climate transition plan, aiming to significantly reduce its CO₂ emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. The company emphasizes transparency by actively reporting its progress to CDP.
CDP notes that high-quality environmental data helps companies make sustainable economic decisions, improve resilience, and strengthen competitiveness, while Ethias views the rating as a milestone encouraging continued action in its climate journey.
KBC Group grants extraordinary bonus to all employees after strong 2025 performance
12/02/2026 – Source
KBC Group will award an extraordinary collective bonus to all employees working within the Group’s core banking and insurance activities across its key markets. With this decision, KBC acknowledges the strong performance in 2025 and the central role employees across all markets played in achieving it. The extraordinary bonus represents a total cost of 25 million euros. The bonus is non‑recurring, fully linked to the 2025 performance year. In Belgium, the payment remains subject to approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders in early May, in line with legal requirements and KBC Group’s existing governance framework.
Baloise expands motor insurance coverage to Albania.
10/02/2026 – Source
Baloise has officially extended its auto insurance coverage to Albania, making it easier for Belgian drivers and camper-van travelers to explore the country.
Previously, Albania was one of the last Balkan countries not covered under standard Belgian car insurance, creating administrative hurdles for road trippers. The expansion reflects Albania’s rapid modernization and improved infrastructure, allowing Belgians to plan multi-country road trips without temporary border insurance or extra paperwork. This move underscores Baloise’s commitment to adapting to evolving travel habits.
Helvetia Baloise presents new brand identity
05/02/2026 – Source
Helvetia Baloise has decided to adopt a new, unified brand identity across all country units. This merges the established “Helvetia” wordmark with the Baloise pictorial mark that was modernised as part of a rebranding in 2022 and uses Baloise’s colour and font.
The new brand will be gradually rolled out across the various markets from 2026. The new brand identity will be officially launched later this year in Switzerland and Germany, the countries in which both the Helvetia and Baloise brands have been represented to date. The remaining countries including Belgium and Luxembourg, will follow in the coming years.
Natural disasters in 2025: global losses decline, but climate risks intensify
20/01/2026 – Source
In 2025, natural disasters continued to take a heavy human and financial toll worldwide, though total losses were lower than the record-breaking 2024, according to Swiss Re and Munich Re’s recent reports. Insured losses remained extremely high ($107 billion for Swiss Re and $108 billion for Munich Re), marking the sixth consecutive year above $100 billion and highlighting that extreme events are becoming increasingly structural rather than exceptional.
Wildfires, particularly in California, caused unprecedented insured losses of $40 billion, while global storms contributed another $50 billion. In Europe, hailstorms and localized extreme weather drove about $5 billion in losses, with trends pointing to rising climate risks.
Both reports emphasize that despite slightly lower total damages, underlying vulnerability is growing, and insurers play a key role in managing financial shocks and promoting prevention. The analyses also highlight gaps in Belgium’s risk management framework, reinforcing the urgency of adapting policies to increasing climate hazards.
Ethias has made a strategic €1.5 million investment in Ai5
27/01/2026 – Source
The investment in the Liège-based AI startup was made via Ethias Ventures, in collaboration with IT subsidiary NRB. The goal is to turn AI from a technological promise into a secure, sovereign, and operational performance lever. The partnership has already produced an agentic AI that automates the writing of complex inspection reports for risk audits (Property, workplace accidents, fire). This enhances client service responsiveness while freeing inspectors to focus on risk analysis and advisory work, supporting human judgment rather than replacing it.
The collaboration combines Ai5’s AI expertise, NRB’s secure industrial infrastructure, and Ethias’ operational validation, ensuring compliance with strict regulatory and data protection requirements. These solutions prioritize data sovereignty, traceability, and security, offering a European alternative to global cloud-based AI platforms.
