Completely Interactive Insurance Company

Ineas insurance online via internet

In the course of February Ineas Insurance Company NV, a new insurance company,will start its activities shortly and be based in Amsterdam. Ineas is a leading, international property insurer, which is the first company in Europe to be wholly set-up to use the Internet interactive possibilities

"The new distribution channel offers the private consumer the possibility to insure efficiently, directly and at any time" says founder mr N.W. (Niek)Ligtelijn, who has a vast experience in the insurance industry as a director of a number of insurance companies in various European countries, amongst which Fortis.

Niek Ligtelijn also held several positions in the Insurance Association and was chairman of the Insurance Beurs in Amsterdam.

"One of the motivations behind this project is that all market research points to a strong worlwide growth of e-commerce, also in insurance as proven abroad" says Niek Ligtelijn.

Ineas provides the Internet user, through practical information, the possibility to buy insurance himself in simple, efficient and interactive way. He can also manage all his insurances on the Ineas site and in case of loss follow the progress of the settlement process online.

Moreover , Ineas gives personal service by providing via internet tailored information about Personal Risk Management. 

Efficiency, quality, competitive price
Initially, the online offer consists of car, home, liability and accident insurance. Ineas starts it’s activities in The Netherlands via the site www.ineas.nl, and shortly thereafter they will expand to Germany and Belgium, followed by the United Kingdom and France.

Making use of developments in information technology, the company can save costs leading to a service characterized by efficiency, quality and a competitive price.

To make decisions the consumer can use the possibilities of Personal Risk Management. By means of information, inventarisation and calculation etc. the consumer can evaluate his risks and decide whether and which prevention measures need to be taken.

Institutional investment companies from Switzerland, USA, UK and the Netherlands, all with a wide experience in the insurance business, have provided the capital for Ineas.

The president of the Board of Directors of Ineas Insurance Company N.V is mr. N.W. Ligtelijn. Management consists of six European professionals, assisted by a team of highly skilled professionals,with vast experience in the insurance industry and related fields. They are supported by an international network of leading companies in the areas of Information technology, claims, underwriting and marketing.

Amsterdam, 12 January 1999