Your gateway to broking business in Europe

Your gateway to Europe
DBE’s establishment in Brussels aims to leverage the city’s pivotal role within the European Economic Area (EEA) and its growing reputation as a regional insurance and reinsurance centre. This strategic positioning is designed to smooth your market entry, ensuring you have a trusted partner right at the heart of Europe.

Commitment to regulatory excellence
DBE is supervised by the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) as a broker, ensuring full alignment with the EIOPA Insurance Directives. Our operations extend beyond Brussels, with a UK branch that allows our clients to operate seamlessly throughout Europe.

Exclusive market access through Lloyd’s
Being an authorised Lloyd’s broker is a critical aspect of our offering, providing you with access to the Lloyd’s and EEA insurance markets. This status is pivotal in supporting your brokerage’s expansion, offering a combination of access and expertise that positions your business for successful growth in the UK and Europe.

Partnership for strategic growth
At Davies, we recognise that market access alone doesn’t drive success—support does. That’s why we’re dedicated to backing your strategic goals with a range of capabilities and services. From the initial steps of market entry to the ongoing development of your European operations, we are here to ensure your business grows and is successful.

Reflecting the variety of challenges and opportunities that will arise from your expansion into Europe, our range of services is tailored to meet your specific needs:

Broker incubation
DBE extends our broker incubation platform for clients aiming to grow and establish infrastructure in Europe through Brussels. Longer term and if required, we work with clients who seek their own authorisation in Europe through Brussels. For more details on our Broker Incubation solution, click here.

Service company processing
DBE offers an effective alternative for handling Lloyd’s Managing Agents’ internal broker and service company Bureau processing related to LIC. DBE also provides Non-Lloyd’s Bureau processing for London Market Carriers underwriting EEA business.

Broker warehousing
Acting as a strategic partner, DBE facilitates an effective EEA presence for both Lloyd’s and non-Lloyd’s business, serving as the EU placing broker. By leveraging our established European market access platform, we enable brokers to place risks directly into the Lloyd’s and EEA markets, ensuring seamless operations and compliance.

Outsourced services
Whether under DBE’s EEA authorisation or clients’ own, DBE acts as an ongoing outsourced service provider, offering scalable support and expertise for back-office operations, enabling you to focus on your core business activities. For more details on our Outsourced services for brokers, click here.

Davies Broking Europe combines deep expertise, strategic positioning, and robust support to ensure your success in the European market. Here’s why we are your ideal partner:

Regulatory Excellence: Operate with confidence under our FSMA-regulated and Lloyd’s-authorised framework, ensuring compliance across the EEA.

Market Access: Seamlessly access the Lloyd’s and European insurance markets with our established network and operational presence.

Strategic Location: Leverage our Brussels hub, ideally positioned at the heart of the EEA, for smooth market entry and operations.

Tailored Solutions: Benefit from our comprehensive range of services, from broker incubation to outsourced back-office operations, designed to support your growth ambitions.

Experienced Team: Rely on our industry-leading experts to guide you through complex challenges, enabling you to focus on strategic priorities.

Scalable Support: Grow confidently with our scalable solutions, whether you’re expanding into new territories or enhancing operational efficiencies.