Our international networks

equa international is a global partnership of independent insurance brokers and benefits consultants. Members work across borders to share expertise, and assist clients worldwide in finding the right solutions. Former CEO of DDW Group Alexander de Waal was a co-founder of equa international and Fabrice de Waal is a chairman.

Based in North America, TechAssure is an elite group of insurance brokers. Each member is an expert in designing insurance and risk management programs for companies with technology-related risks. Members work with cutting-edge technology and life sciences companies, cleantech industries and the venture capital investors that fund them. DDW Group CEO Fabrice de Waal is on the board and an active member of executive committee of TechAssure.

unisonSteadfast is one of the largest independent and medium-sized brokerage networks worldwide. The global unisonSteadfast network is controlled from Hamburg and Chicago and allows its members access to cross-border insurance solutions of high quality and excellent service.

DDW Group is a founding member of the Worldwide Insurance Network Group (WING), which brings together independent insurance brokers from more than 55 countries. WING offers co-ordinated and integrated insurance and risk management solutions for international businesses.

We can assist domestic brokers with their clients' international insurance needs through our specialist division, De Waal & Partners International Broker Management.

We carefully match client requirements to the expertise of the individual partners in our international network, to ensure brokers find the right contact for their clients’ needs.

Cyber Risk is a division of DDW Group founded in 2014 by Fabrice de Waal.