Ethias
Ethias is a Belgian insurance company providing life and non-life insurance products to both public and private sector clients. Headquartered in Liège, it operates primarily within the Belgian insurance market.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Belgium
HQ City
Liège
Founded
1919
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
cooperative
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
BE
Ultimate Parent
Ethias Group
Data Hosting
BE
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
true
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
limited
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1919
Company founded
Ethias was established in 1919 as the Société Mutuelle des Administrations Publiques to insure local authorities.
2008
State intervention
The Belgian federal government and regional governments injected capital into Ethias during the financial crisis.
2021
Strategic repositioning
Ethias refocused its strategy towards a broader insurance ecosystem, including digital health services.