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|foundation = 1937 |
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|location = [[Antwerp]], [[Belgium]] |
|location = [[Antwerp]], [[Belgium]] |
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|num_employees = 400 |
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|industry = International Health Insurance |
|industry = International Health Insurance |
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|products = International [[Health plans]], [[Group Insurance|Group]] [[Disability insurance|Disability]], [[Life insurance|Life]] and [[Accident]] [[Insurance]], and [[Disability]] |
|products = International [[Health plans]], [[Group Insurance|Group]] [[Disability insurance|Disability]], [[Life insurance|Life]] and [[Accident]] [[Insurance]], and [[Disability]] |
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|homepage = [http://www.vanbreda-international.com/ www.vanbreda-international.com]| |
|homepage = [http://www.vanbreda-international.com/ www.vanbreda-international.com]| |
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==About Vanbreda international== |
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'''Vanbreda International''' is a company that sets up and administers [[health insurance]] programmes for international organisations, and individual [[expatriate]]s. |
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Vanbreda International is a diversified cross-border [[Health_insurance | health care insurance]] provider, headquartered in [[Antwerp]], [[Belgium]] <ref>http://www.stepstone.be/companyprofile/comp_profile_fs.cfm?companyid=4279&profilelang=BNL</ref>. |
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Its core business is setting up and administering health insurance programmes and [[employee benefits]] for [[intergovernmental organisations]], multinational corporations and their international workforce<ref>http://www.wachtpolis.be/nl/overvanbreda/international</ref>. |
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== Sources == |
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Vanbreda International serves over 345,000 plan members in 192 countries. As a [[Third_party_administrator | Third Party Administrator (TPA)]], the company processes more than 3.7 million medical bills for a total volume of 430 million EUR/610 million USD in reimbursements every year<ref>[http://www.globalhrnews.com/conf.asp?cid=92 2nd Swiss GLOBAL HR Business Partner Leadership Conference]</ref>. With over 400 employees, the company has regional offices in Kuala Lumpur ([[Malaysia]]), [[Beijing]] ([[China]]), [[Dubai]] ([[United Arab Emirates]]) and [[Miami]] ([[USA]])<ref>[http://www.lessius-ho.be/nieuwsbrief/2_7/tt_alu_vanbreda.aspx Lessius Hogeschool – Vanbreda International heeft 22 afgestudeerden toegepaste taalkunde in dienst]</ref><ref>http://www.hi-mag.com/healthinsurance/resource.do?id=his:individualpmitools</ref>. |
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[[Image:Vanbreda_Worldmap.png|thumb | Vanbreda International's Provider Network]] |
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The company’s claims processing offices, located in Belgium, Malaysia and the US, operate on a global scale and serve clients in 32 languages across all time zones<ref>http://www.medicaltraveltoday.com/MTTE08/MTTEv3-4.html</ref>. With expert knowledge of local social security systems, cost levels and billing practices, their [[ISO | ISO certified]] claims processing and administration are focused on accessibility, speed and quality of customer services<ref>http://medistarinsurance.com/aboutus.html</ref>. |
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==Worldwide Network== |
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Clients have access to an international worldwide network of medical service providers <ref>[http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/view_press_release_printer_friendly.php?rID=94461 Press Release - Vanbreda International Appoints New Head of Provider Relations]</ref> with most of whom the company has agreed upon preferential rates, discounts and direct payment agreements<ref>http://gei.co.in/pages/int-insurance.htm</ref>. |
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==History== |
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[[Image:Vanbreda_Building.png|thumb |Vanbreda Building in Antwerp, company headquarters.]] |
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In 1930 Jos en Maurice Van Breda, two brothers from [[Lier]], founded Bank J.Van Breda & C°. The Van Breda brothers (and therefore all Vanbreda companies) are of Flemish and not Dutch origin, as the name might suggest. The brothers did not restrict themselves just to banking activities; it quickly became apparent that brokerage was in full development and so in 1937 they opened the insurance office J.Van Breda & C°<ref>http://www.avh.be/Templates/Content.aspx?id=944&LangType=2067</ref>. |
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After the Second World War they moved the offices to the Frankrijklei in Antwerp and in 1968 new offices were built on the Plantin and Moretuslei. Vanbreda International originated as a spin-off of the insurance office, J.Van Breda en C°. Its activities were very specific and as the department was growing fast a separate company was started in 1974 - J.Van Breda & C° International was born<ref name="history">[http://www.bankvanbreda.com/info/geschiedenis/ Bank Vanbreda History]</ref>. |
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On 28 April 2003 the name was changed to 'Vanbreda International' and 'Vanbreda Risk & Benefits'. These are both independent [[broker | brokers]] which, via the Unibreda holding, were in the hands of the Leysen and Van Antwerpen families<ref>[https://www.vanbreda-riskandbenefits.be/NR/rdonlyres/D567AB00-FB19-4817-8ECA-4CBCFCEAD8D1/0/NV.pdf Wijziging Rechtsvorm Vanbreda Risk & Benefits]</ref>. |
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The two companies, Bank J.Van Breda & C° en Vanbreda Verzekeringsmakelaardij, went their own way for about ten years and their activities are now completely separate. In 2004 the Leysen and Van Antwerpen families sold their last shares in Bank J.Van Breda & C° to [[Ackermans & Van Haaren]]<ref name="history" />. |
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==Community – Charitable giving== |
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* Vanbreda International is a partner of [[UNICEF]] Belgium, which entails a three year commitment (starting 2007). In the framework of this partnership, Vanbreda sponsors the project ‘Survival of the Young Child in the Democratic Republic of Congo’<ref>[http://www.unicef.be/nl/page/vanbreda-international UNICEF partner page]</ref>. |
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* Vanbreda International signed the Diversity Declaration of the Employers’ Platform for Diversity, a collaborative initiative of [[UNIZO]], [[VOKA]] and [[League_of_Christian_Employers | VKW]], the representative bodies of the employers of the Flemish region in Belgium<ref>http://unizo.be</ref>. By endorsing this Declaration, Vanbreda is committed to foster diversity by objectifying their personnel policy in terms of recruitment, development and salary<ref>http://www.jobkanaal.be/diversiteit-op-de-werkvloer/diversiteitsverklaring/overzicht-bedrijven</ref>. |
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* In 2006 Vanbreda started to offset the [[Greenhouse_gas | CO² emissions]] from its international travelling by investing in CO² reducing projects. This project has received the official validation from the UN Executive Committee and the [[Det Norske Veritas]]. For each ton of CO² discharged by Vanbreda, a fixed amount is invested in a biomass project in India that corresponds to an equal reduction in CO² emissions. This project produces renewable energy from sustainably grown biomass from local agricultural products such as rice husk, cotton stalk and paddy straw. Not only does this conversion generate ‘green’ power, it also contributes to the local economy <ref>[http://www.co2logic.com/home.aspx/en/news/Vanbreda+UK.html CO2 Logic, Vanbreda International reduces the carbon footprint of their international flights]</ref>. |
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==Products== |
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[[Image:ExpatPlus_logo_cmyk.jpg|right]] |
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'''expat'''plus® is a comprehensive and flexible [[Expatriate_insurance#Expatriate_international_health_insurance | international healthcare plan]] offered by Vanbreda International<ref>http://www.privatehealth.co.uk/healthinsurance/expatriate-health-insurance/companies/vanbreda-international/orbit/</ref>. It is aimed at expatriates and is available to individuals or companies<ref name="himag">[http://www.hi-mag.com/healthinsurance/article.do?articleid=20001729266 Health Insurance and Protection Magazine Vanbreda International review]</ref>. |
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Wouter Reggers, director of international benefits at Vanbreda International, said: "Abroad, a small accident can sometimes have enormous consequences. As an expat you want to ensure that you can enjoy the best care whatever happens, wherever in the world. That’s why we have developed '''expat'''plus®, a comprehensive and affordable international health and assistance insurance. Ninety seven per cent of our clients express satisfaction with us."<ref name="himag" /> |
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* [https://www.expatplus.com expatplus, health insurance plan for expatriates and their families living abroad] |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 13:05, 27 July 2010
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| Industry | International Health Insurance |
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| Founded | 1937 |
| Headquarters | Antwerp, Belgium |
| Products | International Health plans, Group Disability, Life and Accident Insurance, and Disability |
Number of employees | 400 |
| Website | www.vanbreda-international.com |
About Vanbreda international
Vanbreda International is a diversified cross-border health care insurance provider, headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium [1].
Its core business is setting up and administering health insurance programmes and employee benefits for intergovernmental organisations, multinational corporations and their international workforce[2].
Vanbreda International serves over 345,000 plan members in 192 countries. As a Third Party Administrator (TPA), the company processes more than 3.7 million medical bills for a total volume of 430 million EUR/610 million USD in reimbursements every year[3]. With over 400 employees, the company has regional offices in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Beijing (China), Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Miami (USA)[4][5].
The company’s claims processing offices, located in Belgium, Malaysia and the US, operate on a global scale and serve clients in 32 languages across all time zones[6]. With expert knowledge of local social security systems, cost levels and billing practices, their ISO certified claims processing and administration are focused on accessibility, speed and quality of customer services[7].
Worldwide Network
Clients have access to an international worldwide network of medical service providers [8] with most of whom the company has agreed upon preferential rates, discounts and direct payment agreements[9].
History
In 1930 Jos en Maurice Van Breda, two brothers from Lier, founded Bank J.Van Breda & C°. The Van Breda brothers (and therefore all Vanbreda companies) are of Flemish and not Dutch origin, as the name might suggest. The brothers did not restrict themselves just to banking activities; it quickly became apparent that brokerage was in full development and so in 1937 they opened the insurance office J.Van Breda & C°[10].
After the Second World War they moved the offices to the Frankrijklei in Antwerp and in 1968 new offices were built on the Plantin and Moretuslei. Vanbreda International originated as a spin-off of the insurance office, J.Van Breda en C°. Its activities were very specific and as the department was growing fast a separate company was started in 1974 - J.Van Breda & C° International was born[11].
On 28 April 2003 the name was changed to 'Vanbreda International' and 'Vanbreda Risk & Benefits'. These are both independent brokers which, via the Unibreda holding, were in the hands of the Leysen and Van Antwerpen families[12].
The two companies, Bank J.Van Breda & C° en Vanbreda Verzekeringsmakelaardij, went their own way for about ten years and their activities are now completely separate. In 2004 the Leysen and Van Antwerpen families sold their last shares in Bank J.Van Breda & C° to Ackermans & Van Haaren[11].
Community – Charitable giving
- Vanbreda International is a partner of UNICEF Belgium, which entails a three year commitment (starting 2007). In the framework of this partnership, Vanbreda sponsors the project ‘Survival of the Young Child in the Democratic Republic of Congo’[13].
- Vanbreda International signed the Diversity Declaration of the Employers’ Platform for Diversity, a collaborative initiative of UNIZO, VOKA and VKW, the representative bodies of the employers of the Flemish region in Belgium[14]. By endorsing this Declaration, Vanbreda is committed to foster diversity by objectifying their personnel policy in terms of recruitment, development and salary[15].
- In 2006 Vanbreda started to offset the CO² emissions from its international travelling by investing in CO² reducing projects. This project has received the official validation from the UN Executive Committee and the Det Norske Veritas. For each ton of CO² discharged by Vanbreda, a fixed amount is invested in a biomass project in India that corresponds to an equal reduction in CO² emissions. This project produces renewable energy from sustainably grown biomass from local agricultural products such as rice husk, cotton stalk and paddy straw. Not only does this conversion generate ‘green’ power, it also contributes to the local economy [16].
Products
expatplus® is a comprehensive and flexible international healthcare plan offered by Vanbreda International[17]. It is aimed at expatriates and is available to individuals or companies[18].
Wouter Reggers, director of international benefits at Vanbreda International, said: "Abroad, a small accident can sometimes have enormous consequences. As an expat you want to ensure that you can enjoy the best care whatever happens, wherever in the world. That’s why we have developed expatplus®, a comprehensive and affordable international health and assistance insurance. Ninety seven per cent of our clients express satisfaction with us."[18]
External links
- official Vanbreda International website
- expatplus, health insurance plan for expatriates and their families living abroad
References
- ^ http://www.stepstone.be/companyprofile/comp_profile_fs.cfm?companyid=4279&profilelang=BNL
- ^ http://www.wachtpolis.be/nl/overvanbreda/international
- ^ 2nd Swiss GLOBAL HR Business Partner Leadership Conference
- ^ Lessius Hogeschool – Vanbreda International heeft 22 afgestudeerden toegepaste taalkunde in dienst
- ^ http://www.hi-mag.com/healthinsurance/resource.do?id=his:individualpmitools
- ^ http://www.medicaltraveltoday.com/MTTE08/MTTEv3-4.html
- ^ http://medistarinsurance.com/aboutus.html
- ^ Press Release - Vanbreda International Appoints New Head of Provider Relations
- ^ http://gei.co.in/pages/int-insurance.htm
- ^ http://www.avh.be/Templates/Content.aspx?id=944&LangType=2067
- ^ a b Bank Vanbreda History
- ^ Wijziging Rechtsvorm Vanbreda Risk & Benefits
- ^ UNICEF partner page
- ^ http://unizo.be
- ^ http://www.jobkanaal.be/diversiteit-op-de-werkvloer/diversiteitsverklaring/overzicht-bedrijven
- ^ CO2 Logic, Vanbreda International reduces the carbon footprint of their international flights
- ^ http://www.privatehealth.co.uk/healthinsurance/expatriate-health-insurance/companies/vanbreda-international/orbit/
- ^ a b Health Insurance and Protection Magazine Vanbreda International review