Unified Identity Across Global Markets
On April 16, 2026, HW International announced its rebranding to Dubois, consolidating its European and Australian operations into a single global identity. This strategic move marks a new chapter for the company following a management buyout in 2025.
In Australia, the rebranding involves changing the name from HW Wood Australia Pty Ltd to Dubois Insurance Pty Ltd. This change completes the group’s transition to a unified identity across all markets.
According to Maurits Kleingeld, Owner of Dubois, “Dubois brings together everything we have built over the years under one name. It reflects where we started and how we work today, with a focus on clear advice, personal relationships, and delivering results our clients can rely on.”
A Unified Global Approach
Established in London in 1982, Dubois has grown from a specialist adviser into an international insurance broker. The company provides expertise across its offices, ensuring a consistent approach to complex and specialist risks.
The broker offers advice in diverse areas, including commercial business, fine art and collectibles, film and entertainment, real estate, marine, employee benefits, and international programmes. It combines a personal approach with access to global insurance markets.
Juan Alberto Garcia, Global CEO of Dubois, remarked, “We are building on an existing business, with the same teams and expertise in place. This gives us a clearer and more consistent way to present ourselves across all regions.”
Through the Dubois Global Broker Network, the business unites trusted partner brokers, providing local expertise and consistent support across multiple jurisdictions. This network enhances the company’s ability to deliver specialised services worldwide.
Besides its broking activities, the group includes Nuvu, its managing general agent (MGA), which offers access to specialist underwriting capabilities. This expansion allows Dubois to cater to a broader range of client needs effectively.
Lignorum, the group’s employee benefits and consulting business in Spain, will be renamed Dubois Advisory, S.L. to align it with the wider Dubois identity and strengthen its consulting offering.
The new Dubois name will be introduced progressively across offices, communications, and platforms soon, ensuring a seamless transition to the unified brand.
Last updated: 16 April 2026, 9:04 pm
