Ecclesia

What Ecclesia does

Ecclesia (legally Ecclesia B.V., doing business as Ecclesia Risk & Benefits) is a Dutch insurance broker and risk management advisory firm headquartered in Rotterdam at Lichtenauerlaan 202. The company is the primary operating entity of Ecclesia Nederland, a diversified financial advisory group that also encompasses Finance & Insurance, Sibbing Advies Groep, Veerhaven Assuradeuren, and Xolv. Ecclesia Nederland is in turn part of the Ecclesia Gruppe, an international insurance broker group founded in 1909 in Detmold, Germany, with branches in seven European countries and over 2,000 employees globally. The Dutch operations serve approximately 6,000 organisations across at least eleven industry verticals, with the Rotterdam division employing roughly 200-225 professionals.

Ecclesia's service portfolio spans the full risk and benefits value chain: Risk Management advisory, Insurance Brokerage and Mediation, a Recourse Service for third-party damages recovery (operated on a no-cure-no-pay basis with a 90% success rate), an International Insurance Programme leveraging a network spanning 140+ countries, Employee Benefits consulting under a "Good Employership" framework (including the Financieel Fit & Vitaal financial wellness programme), and 24/7 Claims Handling. The underlying technology consists of a customer portal (C360), online planning tools, management reporting dashboards, and the Persoonlijk Jaarverslag (Personal Annual Report) online dashboard for employees and advisors. The company holds an AFM license under the Dutch Financial Supervision Act (Wft, registration 12005092) and is registered with Kifid for binding dispute resolution.

Ecclesia earns revenue through commissions on placed insurance (transaction-fee model), professional services fees for risk management and employee benefits consulting, and success-based fees for the recourse/claims recovery service. Go-to-market is sales-led via dedicated account managers maintaining long-term enterprise and mid-market relationships, supplemented by a channel network of approximately 250 professional intermediary brokers served through the Ecclesia Intermediair Bedrijven sub-brand. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company generated approximately €31 million in combined revenue for Ecclesia and Veerhaven Assuradeuren, contributing to €56 million in total revenue for the parent Ecclesia Nederland group. Leadership transitioned in April 2022, with Willeke van de Weerd appointed Managing Director succeeding Harry Kampschöer, who continues to oversee the holding.

Name

Ecclesia

Legal name

Ecclesia BV

Website

https://ecclesia.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ecclesia Risk & Benefits is a Rotterdam-based Dutch insurance broker and risk management advisory firm, part of the Ecclesia Nederland group and the German Ecclesia Gruppe. It serves 6,000+ organisations across 11 verticals with risk advisory, insurance brokerage, recourse recovery, international programmes, and employee benefits consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Brokerage and Risk Management Services

NAICS

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Employee Benefits Brokerage & Consulting (FSAEADAC)

Keywords

• Insurance brokerage services
• Risk management advisory
• Employee benefits consulting
• Claims handling services
• Corporate insurance solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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: Commissions earned from placing insurance policies for clients with insurance providers. As a registered insurance broker, Ecclesia earns commissions on insurance products sold and managed on behalf of clients.
2. Risk Management Advisory: Consulting fees for risk management advice, analysis, and ongoing advisory services including HR Risk & Benefits consulting, pension advisory, and sustainable employability guidance.
3. Recourse/Claims Recovery: Success-based fees for recovering damages from responsible parties. The company operates on a 'no cure, no pay' basis, only invoicing when recovery is successful.
4. Employee Benefits Consulting: Advisory services for employee benefits including pension consulting, financial wellness programs, and HR-related risk management.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ecclesia Risk & Benefits is a Dutch insurance broker and risk management advisory firm that provides integrated risk management, insurance brokerage, employee benefits consulting, claims handling, and recourse recovery services. With over 200 professionals in the Netherlands and access to a global network spanning 140+ countries, the firm serves approximately 6,000 organizations across multiple industry sectors including construction, food, maritime, transport, retail, and government.

Product overview

Ecclesia Risk & Benefits is a risk and benefits advisory firm operating as a unified service offering rather than a modular software platform. The core portfolio consists of Risk Management, Insurance Advisory, Recourse Service, International Insurance Programme, Employee Benefits, and Claims Handling services. Additional offerings include Financieel Fit en Vitaal (financial fitness program) and the Ecclesia Intermediair Bedrijven sub-brand serving professional intermediaries. Services are delivered through a team of over 200 professionals with international network access spanning 140+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Risk Management Provides advice and services for analyzing business challenges that negatively impact continuity, including risk identification, prevention, reduction, and transfer to insurers. Targets medium to large organizations across industry sectors.
• Insurance Advisory Advisory and mediation services for insurance products, helping clients transfer risks to appropriate insurance coverage. Operates as a registered insurance broker earning commissions on placed policies.
• Recourse Service Specialized service to recover damages from responsible parties on a 'no cure, no pay' basis, with a 90% success rate. Helps clients recover costs from third parties liable for damages.
• International Insurance Programme Manages global insurance challenges for businesses expanding internationally, providing compliance, risk management, and seamless coverage across 140+ countries through a network of 25,000+ local specialists.
• Employee Benefits HR Risk and Employee Benefits services including advice on sustainable employability, pension, care, income and assets for both employers and employees.
• Claims Handling Professional claims assessment and management services to help businesses return to operations quickly after damage or disasters, available 24/7.
• Financieel Fit en Vitaal Financial fitness and vitality program helping employees gain insight into financial consequences of work changes, featuring online tools and financial planning consultations.
• Ecclesia Intermediair Bedrijven Specialized team providing customized solutions for large and complex insurance needs, serving professional intermediaries with exchange market access and international risk placement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% success rate in recourse recovery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ecclesia Gruppe (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1909Ecclesia Netherlands is part of Ecclesia Gruppe, an internationally prominent insurance broker founded in 1909 with headquarters in Detmold, Germany. The group has branches in seven European countries and over 2,000 employees, offering customized solutions for complex financial risks.
• Global Insurance NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationEcclesia is a member of two strong global networks with partners in more than 140 countries and over 25,000 professionals. They work with local, independent brokers who share the same professional values, ensuring consistent high-quality service worldwide.
• AdfizcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association of independent financial advisors focused on raising and maintaining quality of insurance advice to entrepreneurs and private individuals.
• NVGAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch professional association for financial advisors, contributing to quality standards in the insurance advisory profession.
• RMA (Register Makelaar in Assurantien)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional register for insurance brokers, ensuring professional competence and ethical standards in insurance mediation.
• RPA (Register Pensioenadviseur)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional register for pension advisors, maintaining high standards for pension advisory services.
• VNABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch association of insurance brokers working in the exchange (beurs) market for complex insurance placements.
• Finance & InsurancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Ecclesia Nederland providing additional financial advisory services under the unified group.
• Sibbing Advies GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Ecclesia Nederland offering advisory services within the group portfolio.
• Veerhaven AssuradeurencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull-service insurance agency and subsidiary of Ecclesia Nederland operating from Rotterdam alongside Ecclesia.
• XolvcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Ecclesia Nederland providing additional services within the financial advisory group.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MeesRisicobeheer: Netherlands-based risk management and insurance intermediary specializing in complex and corporate risks. Closely comparable to Ecclesia's Intermediair Bedrijven sub-brand for professional brokers needing exchange market access.
• Willis Towers Watson (WTW): Global insurance, risk management, and HR/benefits advisory firm operating in the Netherlands. Overlaps directly with Ecclesia's combined risk-management and Employee Benefits positioning, particularly for mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Mercer: Marsh McLennan subsidiary focused on health, wealth, and career consulting, operating in the Netherlands. Directly comparable to Ecclesia's Employee Benefits offering (pension consulting, financial wellness, sustainable employability).
• Aon: Global insurance brokerage and risk advisory with a major Netherlands presence (Aon Nederland). Directly competes with Ecclesia in enterprise and mid-market risk management and insurance broking, with overlapping services across risk advisory, claims handling, and HR/benefits consulting.
• Arthur J. Gallagher: Major international insurance brokerage and risk management firm with Benelux presence. Competes in commercial insurance placement, claims handling, and risk advisory for mid-to-large Dutch corporates.
• Marsh (Marsh McLennan): Largest insurance broker globally with a substantial Netherlands office (Marsh Nederland). Competes directly with Ecclesia in corporate risk management, complex insurance placement, and claims services across the same Dutch enterprise client base.
• Klap Verzekeringsmakelaars: Independent Dutch insurance broker and risk advisor serving mid-market and corporate clients. Comparable in business model and customer segment, competing for similar Dutch enterprise insurance placement and risk management mandates.
• Voogd & Voogd: Dutch insurance brokerage group (part of BHB Dullemond) with national presence serving corporate clients. Direct competitor to Ecclesia in commercial insurance placement and intermediary-supported broking services.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Netherlands (Risk Advisory): Big Four advisory firm with a Netherlands risk advisory practice offering enterprise risk, insurance advisory, and HR consulting. Overlaps with Ecclesia on large corporate risk management engagements, with deeper consulting scale.
• Sedgwick (Netherlands): Global claims management firm with Netherlands operations. Comparable to Ecclesia's claims handling and Recourse Service capabilities, though operating at much greater scale across multiple lines of business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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