[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-4a14d838-ffd7-41ae-818d-ceeb7572c3c0--":3,"related-articles-undefined-undefined-9106d033-c214-4d05-bc28-ca62b09fa005-true":25},{"id":4,"type":5,"title":6,"pubDate":7,"logoUrl":8,"organisationTitle":9,"thirdParty":10,"body":11,"imageUrls":12,"city":16,"website":17,"orgId":18,"branches":19,"description":23,"quoteReason":24},"4a14d838-ffd7-41ae-818d-ceeb7572c3c0","PRESSRELEASE","Keylane moves into the UK and North American market by acquiring leading provider Heywood ","2025-12-04T17:31:26.184+01:00","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.persberichten.nl\u002Ffile\u002Flogos\u002F9106d033-c214-4d05-bc28-ca62b09fa005\u002F6602d04a-b739-431f-aef4-a8f91061d088.jpg","Keylane",false,"\u003Cp>\u003Cp>Keylane, a leading European provider of highly configurable, customer-centric pension and insurance software platforms today confirms that is has entered into an agreement to acquire Heywood, a specialist in pension technology solutions in the UK and North America. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Utrecht, 4 December, 2025 - \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>Keylane, a leading European provider of highly configurable, customer-centric pension and insurance software platforms today confirms that is has entered into an agreement to acquire Heywood, a specialist in pension technology solutions in the UK and North America. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The acquisition will expand Keylane’s established technology footprint, currently serving pension and insurance organisations across North-West Europe, into UK, US and Asia-Pacific markets. Heywood and Keylane share strong alignment in capability and culture, with both organisations recognised for delivering quality, robust, compliant and scalable technology in complex, highly regulated environments. This transformational acquisition is the first since Keylane partnered with Pollen Street in 2024. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heywood will continue to operate with a high degree of autonomy following completion of the transaction, with the current management team remaining in place. Sian Jones, CEO of Heywood will join the Keylane Leadership Team. Its strategic focus on delivering high-quality technology solutions for pension schemes in the UK and pension plans in North America, will remain unchanged. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Sian Jones, CEO of Heywood, said:\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\"This marks an important next step for Heywood on our growth journey. Joining Keylane strengthens our ability to deliver market-leading pension technology while continuing to operate with the focus and autonomy our customers value. Our commitment to providing excellent service and robust, future-ready solutions remains firmly in place, and we look forward to the opportunities this partnership will bring for our clients and colleagues.\"\u003C\u002Fem> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>John Reynders, Group CEO of Keylane, said:\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>“We are highly impressed with what Heywood has accomplished. They’ve built a range of robust, future-ready solutions with satisfied customers, an engaged team and a very professional way of running the business. We believe Heywood is the future of technology solutions for pension schemes in the UK and pension plans in North America. We couldn’t miss this opportunity to join forces with such a strong partner. We see great possibilities arising from the combination of Heywood and Keylane.”\u003C\u002Fem> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Keylane\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keylane is a leading European supplier of highly configurable, customer-centric pension and insurance SaaS platforms. Headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Keylane employs more than 850 people and serves over 225 pension and insurance customers across North-West Europe. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Heywood\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heywood is a leading provider of pension administration, data, and member engagement technology, supporting public and private sector schemes across the UK and internationally. With 50 years of expertise, and over 180 customers that serve over 8 million members, Heywood deliver modern, scalable solutions that help pension organisations operate efficiently, meet regulatory demands, and provide exceptional member experiences. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>About Pollen Street\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pollen Street is a fast-growing and high-performing private capital asset manager. Established in 2013, the firm has built deep capability across the technology and financial services sectors aligned with mega-trends shaping the future of the industry. Pollen Street manages over €7bn AUM on behalf of investors including leading public and corporate pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations, asset managers, banks, and family offices from around the world. Pollen Street has a team of over 95 professionals and is headquartered in London, UK with offices in North America and the Middle East. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>For more information and media enquiries regarding Keylane please contact: \u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Floris van Tol\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Business Development \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>E: Floris.van.tol@keylane.com  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>M: +31 6 206 114 70  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keylane, Varrolaan 60, 3584 BW Utrecht, The Netherlands \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cu>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.keylane.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">www.keylane.com\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fu> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg style=\"max-width:550px;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Forder.perssupport.nl\u002Ffile\u002Fpressrelease\u002F9106d033-c214-4d05-bc28-ca62b09fa005\u002F4a14d838-ffd7-41ae-818d-ceeb7572c3c0\u002Fheywoodlogo.jpg\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg style=\"max-width:550px;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Forder.perssupport.nl\u002Ffile\u002Fpressrelease\u002F9106d033-c214-4d05-bc28-ca62b09fa005\u002F4a14d838-ffd7-41ae-818d-ceeb7572c3c0\u002FKeylanelogo1.jpg\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg style=\"max-width:550px;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Forder.perssupport.nl\u002Ffile\u002Fpressrelease\u002F9106d033-c214-4d05-bc28-ca62b09fa005\u002F4a14d838-ffd7-41ae-818d-ceeb7572c3c0\u002FJohnReyndersGroupCEOKeylane.jpg\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",[13,14,15],"https:\u002F\u002Flh3.googleusercontent.com\u002FWBfYUKoKPpIBIF4O8mBU4FYCQ7RgnD-K76q-WZpG0bGtP6_G7ttO-jqmuzRMNa1yEj2lzGLGjg2FotWOff34irLZWpLds8b2SA","https:\u002F\u002Flh3.googleusercontent.com\u002FIW5X7xMxjJ1mcU6oUG948CLypIPqT3e9aSeduwqZke_jFirKCCuu9SWgxnpBhXxaENNgjERZpINjtwvrZHcTVpIJiT-KSYuNig","https:\u002F\u002Flh3.googleusercontent.com\u002FUHUZBXxbvP67sPm0TfH5KVT2aoGX8pmPFmQAFCN4vHCfYzAjCA3Ozd67_MY48Nf8St8QbC5GoXoIOz2iS0OKLT10r91XCM9qm2o","Utrecht","https:\u002F\u002Fkeylane.com\u002F","9106d033-c214-4d05-bc28-ca62b09fa005",[20],{"id":21,"title":22},"16100","IT, tech en social media","Keylane, a leading European provider of highly configurable, customer-centric pension and insurance software platforms today confirms that is has entered into a","",[26,35,39,48,55,63,71,80,89,96],{"id":27,"title":28,"pubDate":29,"logoUrl":8,"thirdParty":10,"imageUrls":30,"orgId":18,"branches":32,"description":34},"22b66da2-eecc-43b4-a329-bda6d9baa897","Keylane versterkt digitale schadepropositie met overname van 360Globalnet","2026-08-04T10:32:20.239+02:00",[31,31],"https:\u002F\u002Flh3.googleusercontent.com\u002FVYADPmJsRfsgzbRmTgXbcHl7tcWbkskyZAO5R2BufKz6X6Ow7pE74X3Y1gEYScWEw1zvFfRwybQOXxhi2t2K-2pdstvBbPpi",[33],{"id":21,"title":22},"4 augustus 2026 - Keylane kondigt met trots de overname aan van 360Globalnet, een Britse leverancier van verzekeringssoftware die gespecialiseerd is in digitale",{"id":4,"title":6,"pubDate":7,"logoUrl":8,"thirdParty":10,"imageUrls":36,"orgId":18,"branches":37,"description":23},[13,14,15],[38],{"id":21,"title":22},{"id":40,"title":41,"pubDate":42,"logoUrl":8,"thirdParty":10,"imageUrls":43,"orgId":18,"branches":45,"description":47},"780675f5-f7f6-47e1-b9c3-f28305e02e8a","Keylane benoemt John Reynders tot Group CEO","2025-10-02T09:21:12.574+02:00",[44],"https:\u002F\u002Flh3.googleusercontent.com\u002FBBSMNt0NPU4jIr4SQtplwQzZt4w9-FeXoVe-KM32NU3XSwrxDqRHvJNhlmP7-rmcZPywbf3KoED9CCzbnN-fdjPBbSp8i49XqjA",[46],{"id":21,"title":22},"Leiderschap versterkt voor volgende groeifase Utrecht, 1 oktober 2025 – Keylane, de toonaangevende Europese leverancier van SaaS-platformen voor de verzekerings",{"id":49,"title":50,"pubDate":51,"logoUrl":8,"thirdParty":10,"orgId":18,"branches":52,"description":54},"4d163cb4-ca37-4195-9427-c2fca10c5512","Wijziging van eigendom Keylane","2024-08-20T09:06:38.494+02:00",[53],{"id":21,"title":22},"Utrecht – Pollen Street heeft een overeenkomst getekend met Waterland Private Equity voor de overname van alle aandelen in Keylane Group B.V. 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