HW International B.V., the family-owned specialist insurance broker group headquartered in the Netherlands, today announced plans to adopt Dubois as its trading name from early 2026. The planned rebrand follows the company’s new ownership and underlines what has always defined the group: its people and the long-term relationships they build with clients and partner brokers.
The new identity will unite the group’s offices in Australia and Europe and reflects its focus on complex risks, boutique care and global reach. It also supports the next phase of growth, including hiring specialist talent and exploring opportunities in South and Central America.
“This next step in our journey builds on the values that have guided us from the beginning,” said Maurits Kleingeld, Owner, Dubois. “Hugh Wood built this business on trust and specialist knowledge, and that trust lives in our people and in the relationships they have with clients and brokers. Dubois carries that legacy forward with the people our clients know, the service they expect and a united name across all our offices.”
“Service is at the heart of how we work,” added Juan Alberto Garcia, Global CEO, Dubois. “Clients and partner brokers should recognise Dubois wherever they meet us. They will continue to work closely with people who know their business, receive clear advice and benefit from access to our global broker network of more than 90 partner brokers worldwide.”
The name Dubois translates to “of wood” in French, a nod to the group’s roots under founder Hugh Wood and a signal of the intention to continue that legacy under new ownership.
From early 2026, the group plans to trade under the Dubois name across its offices, communications and online channels. Clients will keep the same policies, cover and day-to-day contacts they rely on today, while the new name strengthens how the group presents itself as one team serving clients and partner brokers internationally. The planned launch of the Dubois brand will be supported by a refreshed visual identity and updated website, aligning how Dubois presents itself across all markets.
As part of the rebranding, Lignorum Consulting SL (ligno-consult.com) and AMID Firmen-Versicherungsmakler GmbH in Hamm, Germany, will join Dubois, with AMID’s rebranding scheduled for summer 2026.