De Besi - Di Giacomo

Name

De Besi - Di Giacomo

Legal name

De Besi Di Giacomo S.p.A.

Website

https://debesidigiacomo.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Roma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 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: DBDG earns commissions and fees from placing insurance policies on behalf of clients with insurance companies (carriers). As an independent broker, the firm works with multiple insurance carriers and earns revenue through commissions based on premium volume placed. The firm also organizes specialized insurance programs (convenzioni) for specific client groups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

De Besi - Di Giacomo is an Italian insurance brokerage firm that intermediates and places insurance and reinsurance coverage on behalf of enterprises, professionals, and private individuals. As a Lloyd's of London Coverholder and member of WBN, TechAssure, Sequoia, and Asinta, the firm delivers risk management consulting, insurance advisory, cyber risk advisory, claims management, and tailored coverage programs including the SI_CURA product for young doctors.

Product overview

De Besi – Di Giacomo operates as an insurance brokerage platform offering a comprehensive suite of services centered on risk management and insurance consultancy. The company serves as a Lloyd's of London Coverholder and member of major international broker networks (WBN, TechAssure, Asinta, Sequoia). Core offerings include risk management consulting, insurance consultancy, cyber security services, claims assistance, and specialized insurance products. The flagship product is SI_CURA, a tailor-made insurance package for young doctors offering civil liability and legal protection starting from €334.00 with zero deductible. The company provides coverage across more than 100 countries through its international network partnerships, with offices in Rome, Milan, Ancona, and Terni.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SI_CURA: Tailor-made insurance product for young doctors, covering civil liability and legal protection starting from €334.00 with zero deductible.

Products and services

• SI_CURA A tailor-made insurance product for young doctors offering civil liability and legal protection in a single package. Coverage starts from €334.00 per year with zero deductible and covers both slight and gross negligence, with maximum coverage limits available at EUR 1, 2, or 3 million. Optional Territorial Medical Emergency coverage is available.
• Risk Management Consulting Consultancy services for risk identification, assessment, and management strategies tailored to the needs of organizations across sectors including Hi-Tech, Life Sciences, logistics, industrial, and public entities. Delivered through specialized insurance units organized by sector.
• Insurance Consultancy Expert advisory services for selecting optimal insurance coverage and risk transfer solutions, leveraging relationships with multiple carriers and access to international markets including Lloyd's of London.
• Cyber Security Insurance & Advisory Insurance brokerage and consulting services addressing cyber risk exposures for businesses, including cyber liability coverage, data breach response, and risk assessment for Hi-Tech and Life Sciences clients.
• Claims Assistance (Assistenza Sinistri) Dedicated claims management unit providing end-to-end support in managing and processing insurance claims on behalf of clients, from notification through settlement.
• Convenzioni (Group Insurance Programs) Pre-negotiated insurance terms and conditions with leading insurance providers offering preferential rates and coverage options for specific professional groups and associations, distributed to members through the association network.
• Academy DBDG Professional development and training programs for insurance industry professionals, supporting continuing education and broker specialization.
• SI_CURA Online Subscription Platform Digital platform enabling young doctors to obtain insurance quotes and purchase the SI_CURA insurance package online in a few clicks, supplemented by phone and WhatsApp support.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Worldwide Broker Network (WBN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2011DBDG has been a member of WBN since March 2011. WBN is the largest organization of independent insurance brokers in the world, with over 150 members in more than 100 countries. DBDG actively participates in WBN global conferences (hosted in Rome in 2013, attended in San Diego 2024, Marrakech 2024, Chicago 2025, Buenos Aires 2025, Philadelphia 2026) and European regional meetings. Membership enables DBDG to serve Italian clients with international needs and help international clients with Italian coverage.
• Lloyd's of LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1959DBDG is the most long-standing Italian correspondent (coverholder) of Lloyd's of London, a position held since 1959 — over 65 years. This partnership provides access to Lloyd's specialist insurance capacity and enables DBDG to place complex and specialty risks in the Lloyd's market on behalf of Italian clients. The relationship is reinforced through IILCA (Italian Lloyd's Correspondents Association), whose President is DBDG CEO Andrea Di Giacomo.
• TechAssurecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechAssure is an international broker network focused on Hi-Tech and Life Sciences sectors. DBDG participates in TechAssure global and European conferences (attended in Tampa 2024, Boston 2026, Florence 2026) to share expertise on cyber risk, data centers, cloud, AI, product liability, and data management insurance. The partnership enables DBDG to provide integrated technical and insurance solutions to technology and life sciences clients.
• SequoiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSequoia is an international employee benefits network operating in over 140 countries. DBDG participates in Sequoia's Global Network Conference and Grove Conference (attended in Mexico City 2024, San Francisco 2025) to support clients in designing effective and sustainable employee benefits during international expansion. The partnership provides global welfare and benefits consulting capabilities.
• AsintacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsinta is an international employee benefits network focused on multinational pooling, wellness, and benefits trends. DBDG collaborates with Asinta for update meetings and knowledge sharing on employee benefits topics, with joint meetings held in Amsterdam in 2024. The partnership complements DBDG's ability to serve multinational clients.
• IILCA - Associazione Italiana Lloyd's CorrespondenticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIILCA (Italian Lloyd's Correspondents Association) represents Lloyd's coverholders and correspondents in Italy. DBDG CEO Andrea Di Giacomo serves as President of IILCA. The association organizes annual events (ILLCA conference) in collaboration with Lloyd's Europe and industry stakeholders to advance Lloyd's market presence and standards in Italy.
• Studio Legale LipaniminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDBDG collaborated with Studio Legale Lipani (a law firm) to organize a joint webinar on gross negligence and asset protection for public entities, combining legal and insurance expertise to address the specific risks faced by Italian public administration.
• BüchnerBarella UnternehmensgruppeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDBDG collaborated with BüchnerBarella Unternehmensgruppe during BIO-Europe in Vienna (2025) alongside TechAssure colleagues, for networking with companies, investors, and professionals in the life sciences sector.
• Groupe SatecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDBDG collaborated with Groupe Satec during BIO-Europe in Vienna (2025) alongside TechAssure colleagues, for networking and discussion on life sciences sector risk management.
• JORI&minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDBDG collaborated with JORI& during BIO-Europe in Vienna (2025) alongside TechAssure colleagues for networking and discussion on life sciences sector risk management.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• Aon S.p.A. (Aon Italy): Italian subsidiary of Aon plc, a global insurance brokerage and advisory firm. Directly comparable to DBDG as a risk management and insurance broker serving large Italian corporates, with much broader global reach and proprietary analytics tools.
• Marsh S.p.A. (Marsh Italy): Italian subsidiary of Marsh McLennan, the world's largest insurance broker. Competes head-to-head with DBDG for enterprise risk management and specialty placements in Italy, with materially larger resources and global placement capability.
• Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Italy: Italian operations of WTW, a major global insurance and reinsurance broker. Overlaps with DBDG in risk management, insurance brokerage, and employee benefits consulting for Italian enterprises.
• Assiteca S.p.A. One of Italy's largest independent insurance and reinsurance brokerages, listed on the Italian Stock Exchange. Closest Italian mid-market peer to DBDG in terms of business model, client profile (Italian SMEs and corporates), and independence from carriers.
• Lockton Italia: Italian operation of Lockton, the world's largest independent insurance broker. Closely comparable to DBDG given an independent, non-carrier-tied model, with overlap in specialty and large-account placements in Italy.
• B&S Italia S.p.A. Italian insurance broker offering multi-line brokerage services to enterprises and professionals. Comparable mid-market Italian competitor to DBDG, operating with similar relationship-led distribution and carrier independence.
• Arthur J. Gallagher Italia: Italian arm of Arthur J. Gallagher, a top global insurance brokerage expanding aggressively in Europe. Competes with DBDG across P&C, specialty, and employee benefits in the Italian mid-market and enterprise segments.
• Howden Italia: Italian subsidiary of Howden Group, a fast-growing international insurance broker. Competes with DBDG in specialty and reinsurance brokerage for Italian corporates, with strong international placement capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/debesidigiacomo

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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