Allianz Benelux and the Watersportverbond agree 8 year partnership
by Watersportverbond 4 Feb 2021 06:39 UTC
Allianz Benelux and the Watersportverbond have agreed a partnership for 8 years. Allianz supports the Watersportverbond in its mission to offer Dutch people to go on the water safely, successfully and with pleasure, now and in the future.
In addition, Allianz become title partner of the Dutch Sailing Team in Olympic classes. The broad partnership in water sports is in line with the goal of Allianz - "We secure your future". It also complements Allianz's global partnership with the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Olympic & Paralympic Partnership
Allianz has been supporting the International Paralympic Committee since 2006 and launched the global partnership of the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the period 2021-2028 on January 11, 2021. With this too, Allianz wants to work on a better and inclusive world through sports on the basis of the Olympic and Paralympic vision.
Allianz and the Watersportverbond, a good match
The Watersportverbond, together with 400 associations, ensures that the Dutch can enjoy a lifetime of fun, success and safety on the water. The Dutch top sailors have dominated the world top for several years. With the partnership, Allianz and the Watersportverbond want to continue building the future of water sports in the Netherlands with confidence and dedication. That means building on the pleasure of current and new athletes on the water, on the innovation of the sport and keeping Dutch waters accessible, clean and safe.
The Future is Water
The synergy between the three partners with regard to the above objectives is expressed in the motto of the partnership: "The Future is Water". The Watersportverbond, Allianz and TIG Sports believe in the power of water and the power of sport and are joining forces towards the future. Top sport, recreational sport, events, education, sustainability and innovation are the most important themes.
Sjoerd Laarberg, CEO of Allianz Netherlands: "We look forward to working together with the Watersportverbond and TIG Sports. Their ambition to make water sports accessible to everyone in clean water fits perfectly with our aim to contribute to a carefree and sustainable future. Not only for our customers, employees and business partners, but also for everyone who cares about water sports, from young to old and from young talent to top athlete."
Arno van Gerven, director of the Watersportverbond: "We are extremely proud that we have found a world-class partner in Allianz who has committed itself to us for no less than eight years. An exceptional moment that marks the future as far as I am concerned. We can continue to pursue our ambitions together with our associations. That means remaining the best sailing country and inspiring the youth with everything the water has to offer. In this way we want to win the next generation for our sport and our associations in particular. We want to surprise and conquer the Netherlands with unique water sports events. In short: we look forward to continuing to build on the most popular summer sport in the Netherlands together with Allianz."