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DSW health insurance corporate developments

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2026-10-21 11:15 UTC → 2026-10-24 18:22 UTC · added ~~removed~~

In September 2026, DSW announced plans to acquire Salland Zorgverzekeringen, a transaction expected to finalize by early 2028. The acquisition involves transferring shares from Salland Holding to DSW and aims to address rising regulatory pressures and ICT investment ~~needs while maintaining~~ needs. DSW intends to maintain the Salland Zorgverzekeringen and HollandZorg brands, as well as the Salland Zorgkantoor and its Deventer location, with much of the existing ~~brands~~ staff remaining employed. The takeover is subject to regulatory and ~~regional presence in Deventer.~~ council approvals, with completion of necessary steps expected by the second quarter of 2027. By October 2026, DSW reported a significant increase in monthly ~~premiums,~~ premiums for 2027, raising them by €14.75 to a total of €173.25. The company described this as its “largest premium increase ever,” attributing the hike to rising healthcare wages, service prices, and government budget cuts in sectors like mental ~~healthcare.~~ healthcare, district nursing, and hospital care. To mitigate the impact, DSW is utilizing €25 million from its ~~reserves.~~ reserves, generated from positive investment results, to limit the increase and keep supplementary insurance premiums stable. Additionally, the mandatory deductible is scheduled to rise from €385 to €400 for the first time in eleven years. Director Aad de Groot characterized the current trajectory of the healthcare system as a “dead end,” calling for increased government investment in preventative care.

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