wefox Completes Sale of Italian Subsidiaries to J.C. Flowers & Co.

Deal News | May 13, 2025 | Re-Insurance News

wefox Completes Sale of Italian Subsidiaries to J.C. Flowers & Co.

Insurtech firm wefox has entered into an agreement to sell its Italian subsidiaries, wefox MGA S.r.l. and wefox Services Italy S.r.l., to J.C. Flowers & Co., a prominent global investment firm specializing in financial services. The finalization of the transaction is anticipated by the end of the second quarter of 2025, pending customary conditions. This divestment is part of wefox's wider restructuring strategy to focus on markets with profitable operations of substantial size. The deal, however, will not disrupt wefox’s ongoing business activities in Italy, and service delivery to current clients and partners is expected to remain stable. This sale further signifies the completion of wefox’s strategic restructuring phase, following the divestment of its Liechtenstein-based insurance arm in late 2024. CEO Joachim Mller, with the backing of investors, will now concentrate on reinforcing wefox’s core business and ensuring its future financial stability.

Sectors

  • Insurance
  • Private Equity

Geography

  • Italy – The Italian entities of wefox are the subject of the sale to J.C. Flowers & Co.
  • Switzerland – Reflects the previous transaction involving wefox Holding AG selling its Liechtenstein entity to Swiss companies.
  • Liechtenstein – Previous location of wefox's now-sold insurance division.

Industry

  • Insurance – wefox is an insurtech company focusing on insurance operations, including customer service and motor insurance, in Italy.
  • Private Equity – J.C. Flowers & Co. is a private equity firm involved in the acquisition of wefox's Italian entities, specializing in financial services investment.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    wefoxSelling CompanyCompanyAn insurtech company focused on restructuring to concentrate on markets with profitable operations.
    J.C. Flowers & Co.Bidding Company/BuyerCompanyA global private investment firm acquiring wefox's Italian entities.
    Joachim MllerCEOPersonCEO of wefox leading the company through its restructuring phase.
    BERAGBuyers in previous transactionCompanyIndependent Swiss pension service provider that led the acquisition of wefox Insurance AG.