OBM Makelaars in Assurantien B.V.

Name

OBM Makelaars in Assurantien B.V.

Legal name

OBM Makelaars in Assurantiën B.V.

Website

https://obmmakelaarsinassurantien.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Brokerage Services

NAICS

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210), Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities (5242), Insurance Carriers (5241)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411), Insurance Carriers, Nec (6399)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Specialty (Wrap-Ups/Builders Risk/Contractors) (FSAJAGAH)

Keywords

• Construction insurance brokerage
• Insurance intermediary services
• Risk management advisory
• Business liability insurance
• Specialist insurance broker

Headquarters

HQ city

Alkmaar

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 and Intermediation: OBM Makelaars in Assurantien operates as an insurance broker/intermediary (volmachtbedrijf and beursbedrijf) providing advisory and mediation services in financial services and products. The company earns commissions from insurance companies for placing and managing insurance policies for their clients. Revenue comes from brokerage fees typically embedded in insurance premiums, as well as advisory fees for specialized risk management services.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OBM Makelaars in Assurantien B.V. is a fully independent Dutch insurance brokerage and intermediary specializing in insurance and risk management solutions for the construction sector and related industries. The company provides Construction All Risk (CAR) insurance, business and design liability coverage, transport, property, and fire insurance, along with risk management advisory, contract review, and claims advocacy. Operating as a volmachtbedrijf and beursbedrijf with Lloyd's broker status, OBM places risks across provincial agents, the Dutch insurance exchange, and the London market.

Product overview

OBM Makelaars in Assurantiën B.V. is a full-service independent insurance brokerage specializing in the construction and building industry. Founded in 1874, the company operates as both a volmachtbedrijf (underwriting agent) and beursbedrijf (insurance exchange intermediary), with Lloyd's broker capabilities. Their core product portfolio centers on construction-specific insurance solutions including Construction All Risk (CAR) insurance, Business Liability Insurance (AVB), Professional Liability/Design Liability coverage, Transport Insurance, Property/Infrastructure Insurance, and Fire Insurance. The company differentiates through deep industry specialization in construction sectors including building, transport, real estate, trade/industry, recycling, demolition/asbestos removal, and civil engineering (GWW). Additional services include video consultation (Beeldverzekeren) and risk management advisory. OBM operates with approximately 20 employees in Alkmaar, Netherlands, and is 100% privately Dutch-owned.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction All Risk (CAR) Verzekering Specialized construction all-risk insurance covering damage to construction projects during the building phase, including all risks associated with building and construction activities. Designed for construction companies and developers.
• Aansprakelijkheidsverzekering voor Bedrijven (AVB) Business liability insurance specifically designed for construction companies, covering claims from third parties for bodily injury, property damage, and financial loss.
• Ontwerpaansprakelijkheidsverzekering Professional liability insurance covering designers and architects for claims arising from errors or omissions in their design work.
• Transportverzekering Insurance coverage for goods in transit, protecting against loss, damage, or theft during transportation.
• Inventarisverzekering Insurance coverage for business inventory, equipment, and furnishings against fire, theft, and other specified risks.
• Brandverzekering Fire insurance coverage protecting business property against fire damage and related perils.
• Beeldverzekeren Online video consultation service enabling clients to meet virtually with OBM advisors to discuss insurance questions without visiting the office physically. Accessible via computer, tablet or smartphone.
• Volmachtbedrijf Underwriting authority service allowing OBM to act as an agent for insurance companies, binding coverage and handling claims on behalf of insurers.
• Beursbedrijf Insurance exchange intermediary service enabling placement of insurance risks in the wholesale market and Lloyd's of London.
• Risicomanagement Advies Risk assessment and management consulting services for construction companies, including contract review, risk identification, and mitigation strategies. Includes claims advocacy and proactive risk consultation.

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lloyd's (London Market)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Since 2021, OBM has held Lloyd's broker status, enabling the placement of risks on the English/London insurance market. This provides access to specialized capacity and sophisticated insurance products available through Lloyd's of London.
• VNAB (Vereniging Nederlandse Assurantie Beurs)coreOthers · 1 January 2019Since 2019, OBM Makelaars in Assurantiën has been a member of the Dutch Insurance Exchange Association (VNAB), providing access to the insurance exchange market and demonstrating professional standing in the Dutch insurance industry.
• Tervoort EgmondminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan der Gragt partners with Tervoort Egmond in T&G Ontwikkeling bv and T&G Bouwcombinatie bv for joint project development. While this is a customer partnership, OBM advises both parties in this collaborative relationship.
• OBM Assuradeuren B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company entity within the OBM group. Staff work for both OBM Makelaars in Assurantiën and OBM Assuradeuren B.V., creating an integrated insurance services group. Clear protocols exist to manage potential conflicts of interest between the two entities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Nationale-Nederlanden: One of the largest Dutch insurance carriers with P&C, construction, and liability offerings; comparable to OBM as a placement counterparty for larger construction accounts and a competitor on direct-to-customer construction insurance offerings in the Dutch market.
• Willis Towers Watson (WTW): Global insurance brokerage and advisory firm with a Netherlands construction practice; comparable to OBM on construction risk placement and advisory but competes at the enterprise and large-infrastructure tier rather than the demolition/asbestos mid-market where OBM is strongest.
• Aon plc (Netherlands): Global insurance and reinsurance broker with a Netherlands construction and infrastructure practice; competes with OBM for mid-market and enterprise construction accounts via broader carrier relationships and risk analytics capabilities, but lacks OBM's narrow vertical specialization in Dutch demolition and asbestos.
• ASR Nederland N.V. Major Dutch insurance company with property & casualty, construction, and liability lines; comparable to OBM as a counterparty carrier on Dutch construction placements and competes via direct construction products that disintermediate brokers for simpler risks.
• De Goudse Verzekeringen: Dutch mid-market insurer with historical strength in construction and SME liability products; comparable to OBM's carrier side of the relationship — OBM places business with carriers like De Goudse — and competes indirectly by offering in-house construction products that bypass brokerage.
• Marsh Ltd (Netherlands): Global insurance broker operating in the Netherlands with a dedicated construction practice; comparable to OBM in serving mid-market construction clients for CAR and liability placements but as part of a far larger, PE-influenced portfolio with broader cross-sell into employee benefits and credit specialties.

Direct peers

• Lockton: World's largest independent insurance brokerage with a strong construction and surety practice; closest 'independent' global peer to OBM in ownership philosophy, but serves larger accounts and competes for the same Dutch construction multinationals seeking carrier-agnostic placement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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