KBC Bank & Verzekering in the news

A high-profile bank vault break-in highlighted the security, insurance coverage, and legal procedures related to rented bank safes in Belgium, amid declining bank safe rentals and rising private safe ownership.

KBC Bank Ireland was fined €1.4 million for failing to follow lending rules regarding related parties.

KBC exceeded Q1 profit expectations with strong banking and insurance performance, increased lending and deposits, and plans to grow its retail banking in Ireland and other core markets.

KBC Bank Nederland N.V. was formed from the merger of CERA Bank and Kredietbank, with a new headquarters in Rotterdam.

AXA Belgium leads in digital insurance customer journeys, followed by KBC and Yuzzu, with Belgian insurers showing moderate digital maturity compared to Europe.

Private banking provides tailored wealth management, while personal banking offers standard portfolio services for assets under €1 million.

KBC Bank & Verzekering Holding NV's global employee count is projected to reach 11,628 by March 2026, marking a 6.7% increase from 2023.

Arcadis and BAUT Architects are designing a sustainable data center for KBC Bank, with Arcadis managing the project from start to finish.

A comprehensive survey by KBC highlights a rise in Belgian bicycle commuting while identifying significant gaps in preventive maintenance and insurance awareness.

French rider Epaillard won the KBC Bank and Insurance 5-star competition at Jumping Mechelen 2025.

Vlerick Business School and KBC are launching a three-year research project to shift corporate well-being strategies from reactive fixes to holistic prevention.

Legal disputes over definitions of gross negligence often prevent victims of phishing from receiving mandatory bank refunds.

KBC is facing backlash from experts and consumer groups for launching a paid phishing insurance policy instead of enhancing free security measures.

KBC introduced new phishing insurance, but critics argue banks are already legally obligated to reimburse victims and that prevention would be more effective.

KBC is facing criticism for launching a paid phishing insurance policy because banks are already legally required to reimburse fraud victims unless gross negligence is proven.

KBC Bank & Verzekering introduced a phishing insurance product, drawing criticism from consumer groups and the government who argue banks should focus on prevention and legal reimbursement obligations.

KBC Bank is under fire for introducing phishing insurance, with critics arguing banks are already legally obligated to reimburse fraud victims and should prioritize prevention over profiting from cybercrime.

KBC Bank faces backlash from consumer advocates for selling phishing insurance despite existing legal requirements for banks to reimburse fraud victims.

KBC Bank & Verzekering is distributing an exceptional 25 million euro bonus to its 40,000 employees after a highly profitable year in 2025, with Belgian staff receiving 750 euros each.

KBC Bank & Verzekering is promoting car and bike loans and insurance deals in conjunction with the Brussels Motorshow 2026, based on a survey showing continued car use alongside growing interest in online purchases and shared mobility.