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During the Easter weekend, a holiday park in Brabant was rocked by a sudden power outage. The site was home to tents, campers, chalets, and permanent cottages - a mix of properties, some rented out, some privately owned. A total of 75 cottages were left without power, just as guests were getting ready to start their relaxing weekend. The owner of the holiday park - who was also insured by our client - acted quickly. The insurer was called on Saturday morning and immediately contacted us, Woodgate & Clark. Within a few hours, an engineer was on site to restore the power supply. But the real work was yet to begin.

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At Van Ameyde Group, we are continuously focused on innovation - not just in our services, but also in how we support our colleagues. That’s why, since early 2024, we’ve been using a new, centralized HR environment: the AFAS platform. With this, we’ve taken a major step toward simplifying, standardizing, and improving HR processes for all our subsidiaries in the Netherlands. 

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Erwin Dijkhuis, Managing Director at Woodgate & Clark, stepped down from his board role in the Fire & Property division in March 2025.

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On May 28, 2025, Van Ameyde Group hosted a forward-looking webinar titled "Intelligent Claims Handling", highlighting the company’s innovative approach to streamlining the claims process through automation and artificial intelligence (AI). The session, led by Koen Molenaar, offered an in-depth view of how Van Ameyde is reshaping the future of insurance claims.

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On May 7, 2025, Van Ameyde hosted a thought-provoking webinar titled "Leading with AI: Empowering People, Elevating Business" featuring distinguished digital transformation expert Jennifer Vessels. The session focused on how responsible and strategic use of artificial intelligence (AI) can drive both individual empowerment and organizational evolution in today’s rapidly changing landscape.

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Winter sports are more popular than ever, but with the increasing number of skiers and snowboarders on the slopes, the number of accidents is also on the rise. This increase is making the handling of winter sports claims more complex, especially in cases involving cross-border incidents. For insurers, it is essential to work with a reliable and experienced partner who can support efficient and professional claims handling.

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