MBWL International, the leading independent alternative for global pensions and employee benefits advice, has announced it has added the Agfa-Gevaert Group (\u201cAgfa\u201d) as a global actuarial and administration services client. Agfa is a global leader in imaging technology and IT solutions, mainly for the printing industry and the healthcare sector, as well as for specific industrial applications.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe chose MBWL because of their independence, global quality and expertise, and cost effectiveness,\u201d says Bert Heylen, Group Treasurer at Agfa. \u201cMBWL are proactive and very focused on our needs.\u00a0 They have outstanding experience managing global pension and benefits plans worldwide and identifying opportunities to improve financials for international companies like ours.\u201d<\/p>\n
MBWL now provides actuarial, accounting and strategic pensions advice to Agfa globally. This includes local actuarial support around the world and global IFRS accounting support, as well as local plan administration services in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States. Since their appointment, MBWL has also provided additional services to Agfa, including significant M&A support and fresh perspectives on managing global benefits.<\/p>\n
“We are thrilled to work with the Agfa-Gevaert Group,\u201d says John-Paul Augeri, Managing Director and Global EB Consulting Leader at Milliman. \u201cTheir leadership valued our fresh perspective and seasoned professionals globally.\u201d Isabel Coles, Head of International Consulting at MBWL, comments, \u201cOur focus is to be true strategic partners, by providing first-class service and value worldwide that aligns with their business objectives, in a highly proactive way\u201d. Rajish Sagoenie, Managing Director of Milliman\u2019s Benelux EB business, adds, \u201cWe look forward to a long-standing relationship globally with Agfa.\u201d<\/p>\n
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