Dimitri Jacobs

Background

About Dimitri Jacobs

Dimitri Jacobs (b. 1989, Diest) is an insurance lecturer, claims-management consultant, and co-owner active in the insurance and credit sectors. Since 2022, he has combined freelance claims assignments with a lectureship at Thomas More (Associate Degree in Insurance, day and evening programmes) while expanding entrepreneurial activities within the family advisory firm Palmaerts-Jacobs. Throughout his career he has worked in front, mid- and back-office roles at leading players such as Vanbreda and DVV, with a focus on BOAR (property & casualty), motor insurance and mortgage lending. As co-partner of Zakenkantoor Palmaerts-Jacobs (since 2019) and coach/trainer (incl. Syntra – mortgage lending), he connects hands-on practice with teaching and guidance of (future) professionals. Public information also indicates a role as director/manager at DICTUM FACTUM GCV, underscoring his entrepreneurial drive.* Career highlights: Freelance claims consultant – 2022–present. Insurance lecturer (Thomas More, associate degree) – 2022–present. Lecturer (Syntra, evening classes – mortgage lending) – 2020–2024. Co-partner / broker, Zakenkantoor Palmaerts-Jacobs – 2019–present. Independent sub-agent, DVV – 2018–2019; previously account manager, DVV – 2016–2018. BOAR client manager, Vanbreda – 2014–2016.* Education & teaching background: Dimitri obtained an Educational Bachelor in Secondary Education (PXL, 2020–2022) and earlier a Professional Bachelor in Business Management – Legal Practice (KHK, 2010–2014). This blend of legal-technical training and didactics explains his strong presence in higher and adult education in insurance and credit.* Expertise & style His core expertise lies in BOAR (with emphasis on motor third-party liability and personal lines), claims management, mortgage lending, and practice-oriented training (curriculum design, case-based teaching). He is known for a hands-on approach, clear communication, and translating regulations into workable processes for brokers, insurers and students.* Interests Alongside his professional activities, Dimitri enjoys cooking, travel, sports and cultural outings—interests he often draws on to make courses and client interactions accessible and personable.