Hollandbio welcomes QBE

Hollandbio connects, represents and supports the Dutch life science sector. We are very proud that we already represent 260 companies: from start-ups, small and medium-sized companies to large companies, active in health, food or biobased economy. Today we are happy to introduce QBE as a new member! This Australian insurer, which Dutch branch opened in 2023, provides insurance to mid-market businesses and large corporates, with solutions that cover D&O, Professional Indemnity, Cyber, Liability, Property and Construction. Last year, QBE Netherlands completed its product range with pharma life science insurance, a sector in which it already has over 15 years of experience in other countries. “Insurance coverage enables innovation in life sciences and for us, joining hollandbio is a way to cooperate more closely with the sector.”

A few more words from QBE:  

Who is QBE? 

“QBE is an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries.  Leveraging our deep expertise and insights, QBE offers commercial and specialty insurance and risk management solutions to help businesses manage risks, build strength and embrace change to their advantage. Our purpose is to enable a more resilient future.”  

What is the importance of the Netherlands to QBE?  

“QBE’s European team provides Property, Casualty, Financial and Specialty Lines solutions to brokers and clients across Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the UK. Our Netherlands branch, which opened two years ago, is growing fast, with an expanding team and an expanding product line. Launched in 2024, our pharma life science insurance offers protection for companies with products or services that help diagnose, prevent or treat diseases. The life science sector is growing twice as fast as the Dutch economy, and we’re excited to be able to support innovation in this domain. Our senior pharma / life science underwriter Selma Kemper, who is based in Amsterdam, has 25 years of experience and works closely with our international team of experts.” 

Why are you joining hollandbio?  

“We can offer insurance to businesses that operate in the life science sector, from biotechnology to medical innovation (implants, medical devices, surgical equipment) to pharmaceuticals (R&D, production, distribution),For instance, we provide national and international solutions for product liability risks and risks surrounding clinical trials. What sets us apart is how we combine our market knowledge with expertise, both in underwriting risks and in handling claims. For us, joining hollandbio is a natural component of our approach, which values expertise and cooperation.” 

Don’t Miss the Exclusive Pharma Life Science Event (in Dutch) by QBE Netherlands on March 18, 2025!