M&A: A New Brand, From the Inside Out

Context: With the acquisition of Liberty’s Brazilian operations by HDI Seguros, the company expanded its product portfolio and adopted a multi-brand strategy, becoming one of the largest insurance companies in the country. Unable to continue operating under the Liberty name in Brazil, it was necessary to launch a new commercial brand, Yelum, as well as a new corporate brand, Grupo HDI. Smart’s challenge was to build trust and engagement for the new brands, from the inside out, and establish a new internal communication platform integrating the entire group.

94,7%

of people working at Grupo HDI perceive internal communication as relevant.

80%

feel informed about the group’s culture.

Client

GRUPO HDI

Industry​

Insurance

The Smart team was part of the internal committee for the launch of the new Yelum brand, developing and executing a well-coordinated internal communication plan aligned with the market strategy. This plan took into account the cultural differences between the two companies (Liberty and HDI), which now had to work together in favor of a multi-brand strategy. The internal launch of Yelum involved executive communication, events, and special activations, as well as an approach through internal channels that brought context, clarity, and consistency to the messages, segmented for its different audiences: leadership, corporate teams, sales brokers, and customer service.

After the launch of Yelum, Smart focused efforts on integrating the entire internal communication platform under the Grupo HDI umbrella, prioritizing the employee experience and creating a sense of belonging to a single company that connects all the commercial brands. The process involved research and strategic planning, defining channels and key messages in line with the group’s strategic narrative. Smart. Smart. consolidated the group’s channel matrix and continues to be the agency partner responsible for executing all internal communication actions — from executive communication to channel management, delivering excellent results as highlighted in internal research.

Impact

Consistency and clarity in communication strengthened employee engagement during the integration process, reinforcing the sense of belonging and connection to the new group’s purpose. Relevant communication in multiple formats and at key moments fostered closeness, trust, and the desired strategic alignment.