What Anthea does

Anthea S.p.A. is an independent Italian insurance broker and risk management intermediary headquartered in Bolzano with operational offices in Torri di Quartesolo, Vicenza, Treviso, Modena, Bastia Umbra, Sandigliano, Milano, and Riccione. Founded originally in 1950 by the Pedezzoli family, the company operates as a Lloyd's Correspondent and Coverholder with access to over 200 affiliated insurance companies, serving businesses, professionals, public entities, sports organizations, athletes, and private individuals. Its service model is built around a five-step brokerage process (mandate acquisition, risk mapping and needs analysis, market placement, policy management, and claims management) executed through dedicated vertical units covering Sport & Leisure, Construction, Wine/Vitivinicolo, Professional Indemnity, Surety, and Cybersecurity.

The company's product portfolio spans placement services, public entity coverage, sports insurance, surety bonds, professional liability, cyber risk, and personal lines, with sub-products including event cancellation, legal protection, and the Collegio Sicuro consulting service for corporate controllers. Underlying infrastructure includes a sport division portal, a segregated business management area (noteup.antheabroker.it), and domain-specialized accounts led by individuals such as Daniela Mazza (claims) and Manuela Ceretto (Motor). Anthea holds ISO 9001 and SA8000 certifications and is a member of the UNiBA Partners network.

Revenue is generated through insurance brokerage commissions on placed policies, with pricing structured per client based on risk profile and typically billed annually. The go-to-market is sales-led, relationship-based, and face-to-face across regional offices, supplemented by sports sponsorships (Lega Basket Serie A, Serie B di Calcio, Lega Pallavolo Serie A Femminile, Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro, Vicenza Volley), cultural partnerships (Premio Campiello), and educational collaborations (APINDUSTRIA training cycles). On October 11, 2024, Anthea was acquired by Wide Group, integrating the broker into one of Italy's more dynamic consolidators while retaining the Anthea brand and operational structure.

Name

Anthea

Legal name

ANTHEA S.p.A.

Website

https://antheabroker.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anthea S.p.A. is an independent Italian insurance broker and Lloyd's Correspondent serving businesses, professionals, public entities, sports organizations, and individuals through 8+ regional offices, with specialized units in Sport & Leisure, Construction, Wine, and Professional Indemnity. Acquired by Wide Group in October 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Brokerage and Risk Management

NAICS

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210), Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (52421)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Embedded Insurance & Affinity Distribution Platforms (FSAGAGAL)

Keywords

• Insurance brokerage services
• Risk management consulting
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Sports insurance solutions
• Commercial insurance placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Torri Di Quartesolo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Insurance Brokerage Commissions: Anthea acts as an intermediary between clients and insurance companies, earning commissions on placed policies. The company accesses over 200 insurance companies to find optimal coverage at competitive prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Anthea is an independent insurance broker and risk management intermediary acting on behalf of clients across Italy. It accesses a network of over 200 insurance companies (including Lloyd's of London international markets) to analyze client risks, place tailored insurance coverage, and manage claims. The company operates dedicated vertical units for Sport & Leisure, Construction, and Wine/Viticulture insurance, along with specialized lines in professional indemnity, public entities, sureties, and cybersecurity.

Product overview

Anthea is an independent insurance broker operating as a Lloyd's Correspondent, offering a comprehensive range of insurance brokerage services across multiple business segments. The company's core offerings include Area Placement (insurance mandate acquisition, risk mapping, market placement, policy management, and claims handling), specialized divisions for Public Entities, Sport & Leisure, Sureties and Fidejussioni, Professional Indemnity, and Cybersecurity. The company also maintains dedicated units for the Construction and Wine/Viticulture sectors. Anthea serves a diverse client base including businesses, professionals, public entities, sports organizations, and private individuals, leveraging partnerships with over 200 insurance companies to optimize insurance spending for clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Anthea Volley Vicenza: Women's volleyball team sponsored by Anthea, promoted to Serie A in 2021.
• Unit Settore Construction
• Unit Settore Vitivinicolo
• Divisione Sport

Products and services

• Area Placement Core insurance brokerage service covering broker mandate acquisition, risk mapping and needs analysis, placement of insurance programs across 200+ carriers, and ongoing package management. Targets Italian businesses across all sectors.
• Area Enti Pubblici Insurance solutions designed for public entities and government organizations, providing effective and advantageous coverage within public procurement constraints.
• Area Sport & Leisure Specialized risk management and insurance brokerage for the sport and leisure sector, serving sports organizations, clubs, professional athletes, facilities, and events — including event cancellation coverage for pandemics, terrorism, and political instability.
• Area Cauzioni e Fidejussioni Surety and guarantee bonds (cauzioni e fidejussioni) for contractual obligations, typically used in construction, public works, and commercial transactions.
• Area Professional Indemnity Professional liability insurance protecting professionals (accountants, lawyers, consultants, auditors) from claims arising from errors or omissions in their professional activities, including board member liability coverage.
• Sicurezza informatica (Cybersecurity Insurance) Cybersecurity insurance solutions for businesses covering the financial impact of cyber incidents and data breaches.
• Gestione Sinistri (Claims Management) Claims management service including insurance coverage verification, claims opening, and management assistance with support from qualified technicians, loss adjusters, and lawyers.
• Unit Settore Construction Construction sector specialized unit providing placement consulting for the entire construction supply chain — contractors, real estate companies, subcontractors, and technical professionals — covering C.A.R., decennial postuma indennitaria, RCT/RCO, surety bonds, and professional liability.
• Unit Settore Vitivinicolo Wine sector specialized unit offering insurance coverage for vineyards, wineries, distilleries, and agricultural businesses, including vineyard risks, machinery breakdowns, employee dishonesty, and product damage.
• Responsabilità Professionale Professional liability insurance for accountants, tax consultants, labor consultants, and auditors, protecting against claims arising from errors or omissions in their professional activities.
• Tutela Legale Civile e Penale Civil and criminal legal protection insurance that transfers legal assistance costs to the insurer within selected coverage limits.
• Collegio Sicuro Consulting service for corporate controllers and auditors to certify the adequacy and compliance of corporate insurance programs; aligns with board member / statutory auditor professional liability needs.
• Polizza Cancellazione Eventi Event cancellation insurance protecting organizers from financial losses due to event cancellation arising from pandemics, political instability, terrorism, strikes, and national mourning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Optimized insurance spending through market comparison across 200+ insurance providers

Named customers17 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lega Nazionale PallacanestrocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Anthea has been Official Broker of Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro since 2018, providing insurance solutions for basketball league operations.
• Lega Basket Serie AcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial broker and sponsor of Lega Basket Serie A (LBA), providing comprehensive insurance coverage for basketball league activities and events.
• Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie B di CalciocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial broker and partner for Italian Serie B football league, providing risk management and insurance solutions.
• Lega Pallavolo Serie A FemminilecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBroker and partner for Italian women's volleyball league, offering specialized sports insurance solutions.
• UNiBA PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnthea is part of the UNiBA Partners network, providing extended market access and national coverage across Italy.
• Lloyd's of LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLloyd's Correspondent and Coverholder status, enabling access to international reinsurance markets and specialized insurance products.
• Compagnia delle OpereminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in events like 'Fabbrica per l'eccellenza' roadshow and Sport Leaders Forum.
• AcquanetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in aquatic and wellness sector events including Wave2Summit roadshow and Wellness Summit.
• Premio CampiellominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCultural sponsor and partner since 2015, supporting Italian literary prize and CampielloInTour roadshow.
• 81 Family OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-promoter of 'Dopo di noi' (After Us) legal event on disability and estate planning.
• APINDUSTRIAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership organizing risk management training cycles for member companies.
• AdicospminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Associazione Direttori e Collaboratori Sportivi Calcio.
• Ivan Zaytsev Volley AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports division collaboration supporting sports industry with tailored insurance solutions.
• Blu InfinitominorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnvironmental project support for water preservation initiatives.
• Praxi S.p.AminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration in property claims management training and industrial valuations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wide Group: Italian insurance brokerage group and parent of Anthea following its October 2024 acquisition. Directly comparable as a multi-line Italian broker with broader scale and national reach.
• Marsh Italy (Marsh & McLennan): Global insurance broker with major Italian operations. Comparable as an enterprise-focused insurance and risk advisory intermediary, though at vastly larger scale and with international reach.
• Aon Italy: Global insurance and reinsurance broker with significant Italian presence. Comparable in serving enterprise clients with risk management, brokerage, and specialty advisory services.
• Willis Towers Watson Italy: Global advisory, brokerage, and solutions firm operating in Italy. Comparable as a multi-line insurance broker serving corporate and specialty clients.
• Howden Italy: International insurance broker with growing Italian operations. Comparable business model as an independent broker offering multi-line placement and specialty risk services.

Direct peers

• Assiteca: One of Italy's largest independent insurance brokers and risk management consultancies. Closely comparable business model — multi-line brokerage, corporate focus, Lloyd's correspondent access, and national footprint.
• BCA Insurance Brokers: Italian insurance broker focused on corporate, professional, and specialty risks. Comparable mid-size independent brokerage competing in similar Italian SME and professional liability segments.
• GPA Brokers: Italian independent insurance broker serving SMEs, professionals, and corporate clients with multi-line placement. Comparable size and operating model.
• Euro Insurance Brokers: Italian insurance brokerage serving businesses and professionals. Comparable as a multi-line broker competing for similar SME and professional liability clients.

Others

• Lloyd's of London: Not a peer in the brokerage sense but a key infrastructure partner — Anthea operates as a Lloyd's Correspondent and Coverholder, leveraging Lloyd's market access for specialty placements.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/antheabroker
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/antheaspa

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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