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The Adelaïde Group becomes the majority shareholder in DUNE

The Adelaïde Group becomes the majority shareholder in DUNE

With DUNE, the Adelaïde insurance brokerage group broadens the scope of its operations on the French market alongside the existing businesses conducted by Verlingue, Génération and Cocoon.
New governance and a new strategic plan for 2028

New governance and a new strategic plan for 2028

Benjamin Verlingue, new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Adelaïde Group, unveils the new Better Future 28 strategic plan and aims to become Europe's leading family brokerage company
The Adelaïde Group announces 18% turnover growth for 2023

The Adelaïde Group announces 18% turnover growth for 2023

This morning, Jacques Verlingue, Chairman, Gilles Bénéplanc, Chief Executive Officer, and Benjamin Verlingue, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, announced the Group’s results and highlights for the past year.
Verlingue was present at AMRAE 2024

Verlingue was present at AMRAE 2024

From 7 to 9 February, Verlingue's sales and technical teams were present at the 31st Risk Management meetings organised by AMRAE - Management des Risques et des Assurances de l'Entreprise.
Adelaide Group, committed to breast cancer prevention

Adelaide Group, committed to breast cancer prevention

As part of our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and aware that prevention is an essential part of our business as insurance brokers, we are proud to continue our actions to prevent breast cancer during Pink October.
The Adelaide Group announces the appointment of Fanny Ridet as General Manager of Cocoon

The Adelaide Group announces the appointment of Fanny Ridet as General Manager of Cocoon

After four years in charge of transformations that have enabled Cocoon to consolidate its development model thanks to ethical health and personal risk insurance offers for individuals, Jean-Sébastien Nénon has decided to devote himself to a new professional project.
Verlingue gains a foothold in Italy

Verlingue gains a foothold in Italy

Verlingue strengthens its position in Europe by gaining a foothold in Italy with the acquisition from ISA of a majority stake in INSER
THE THIRD VERLINGUE IMMOBILIER INNOVATION COMMITTEE

THE THIRD VERLINGUE IMMOBILIER INNOVATION COMMITTEE

The third meeting of the Verlingue Immobilier Innovation Committee took place on Thursday 29 June 2023 with a "Learning Expedition" in the heart of Nantes.
Launch of the Adelaide Group’s 90th anniversary

Launch of the Adelaide Group’s 90th anniversary

This year, the Adelaide Group is 90 years old. To celebrate this anniversary, 9 events are being organised in France and abroad with the employees who are involved on a daily basis in the Group's companies.
Press conference on the 2022 results

Press conference on the 2022 results

The Adelaïde Group announces sustained turnover growth of over 9% in 2022. Jacques Verlingue, Chairman, Gilles Bénéplanc, Chief Executive Officer and Benjamin Verlingue, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Adelaïde Group presented this morning the Group’s results and highlights for 2022:

Appointment Anne-Jacques de Dinechin becomes Chief Executive Officer of Verlingue

Appointment Anne-Jacques de Dinechin becomes Chief Executive Officer of Verlingue

The Adelaïde insurance brokerage group, which includes Verlingue, Génération and Cocoon, has announced the appointment of Anne-Jacques de Dinechin as Chief Executive Officer of Verlingue; he will report directly to Gilles Bénéplanc, Chief Executive Officer of the Adelaïde group.
Adelaide Leaders Program goes international!

Adelaide Leaders Program goes international!

From 27 to 29 March, the first international Adelaide Leaders Program was launched in Manchester. The class was made up of Verlingue employees from the UK, Switzerland and Portugal.
The first Adelaïde Group InnoCafés have been launched!

The first Adelaïde Group InnoCafés have been launched!

In line with the transformation policy of its Impact24 strategic plan, Adelaïde Group wishes to make innovation more accessible to its employees and has created two dedicated acculturation meetings: the InnoCafé and the InnoTouch.
The Choiseul Institute highlights the ETIs of 2022

The Choiseul Institute highlights the ETIs of 2022

On Tuesday 28 February, the leaders of the Choiseul Conquérants 2022 winners were invited by Roland Lescure, Minister Delegate in charge of Industry, for a dinner at the Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty.
The Adelaide Leaders Program class visits Lisbon

The Adelaide Leaders Program class visits Lisbon

On 24 and 25 January, the "Adelaide Leaders Program", created by the Adelaide Group and made up of Verlingue, Generation and Cocoon employees, met in Lisbon to meet and exchange with the Group's employees based in Portugal.
Verlingue acquires the insurance broker Cabinet Depeyre, a specialist in complex corporate risks, and the underwriting agency Depeyre Solutions

Verlingue acquires the insurance broker Cabinet Depeyre, a specialist in complex corporate risks, and the underwriting agency Depeyre Solutions

After the acquisition of RT Global Insurance in Portugal at the end of 2022, the acquisition of Cabinet Depeyre and Depeyre Solutions in France consolidates Verlingue’s external growth dynamic as part of its 2024 strategic plan.
Verlingue bolsters its foothold in Europe with a new brand service promise and an acquisition in Portugal

Verlingue bolsters its foothold in Europe with a new brand service promise and an acquisition in Portugal

• Adelaïde Group subsidiary and corporate protection specialist Verlingue is overhauling its visual identity and embracing a brand service promise to buoy its European ambitions.
• In addition, Verlingue is acquiring a new independent, family-owned Portuguese insurance broker, RT Global Insurance.
ADELAIDE EMPLOYEES AT THE WEB SUMMIT IN LISBON

ADELAIDE EMPLOYEES AT THE WEB SUMMIT IN LISBON

Group representatives from France and Portugal are mobilised to identify trends and innovation opportunities relevant to our businesses at the Web Summit, which takes place in Lisbon from 1 to 4 November.
OCTOBER ROSE: THE ADELAIDE GROUP GETS INVOLVED!

OCTOBER ROSE: THE ADELAIDE GROUP GETS INVOLVED!

On the occasion of Pink October, the Adelaide Group is mobilized and joins with its employees in the awareness actions in the fight against breast cancer!
THE VERLINGUE DIGITAL FACTORY: A TIME AND INNOVATION ACCELERATOR

THE VERLINGUE DIGITAL FACTORY: A TIME AND INNOVATION ACCELERATOR

You don't know the #DigitalFactory yet? Based in Nantes, the Digital Factory brings together multi-disciplinary teams who bring their digital expertise to the various Adelaide Group entities.
Jacques Verlingue at the microphone of “Confidences de dirigeants

Jacques Verlingue at the microphone of “Confidences de dirigeants

Vianneytte de Quelen, founder of the recruitment and executive coaching firm Strateum Conseil, gave the floor to Jacques Verlingue, Chairman of the Adelaide Group (Verlingue, Génération, Cocoon) in the fourteenth episode of "Confidences de dirigeants".
“ADELAÏDE LEADERS PROGRAM” IN IMMERSION AT VIVA TECHNOLOGY EVENT

“ADELAÏDE LEADERS PROGRAM” IN IMMERSION AT VIVA TECHNOLOGY EVENT

Christelle Le Bras, Head of Tiers Payant Génération, and Agathe Munllo Llisa, Verlingue's Civil Liability Consultant, attended the 6th edition of Viva Technology, which took place from 15 to 18 June in Paris.
THE ADELAÏDE GROUP ANNOUNCES ITS STRONG RECRUITMENT AMBITION

THE ADELAÏDE GROUP ANNOUNCES ITS STRONG RECRUITMENT AMBITION

After two consecutive years of strong growth [+8% in 2020, 2021 figures will be unveiled on 20 April at the annual press conference], the Adelaïde Group is stepping up its growth ambitions in France as part of its IMPACT24 strategic plan, which includes a robust recruitment strategy.
The Adelaïde Group has signed a teleworking agreement for its 3 companies

The Adelaïde Group has signed a teleworking agreement for its 3 companies

The Adelaïde Group has concluded a teleworking agreement with the trade unions representing Verlingue and Génération, and established a teleworking charter for Coverlife, thereby enabling all the Group's staff to work remotely up to two days a week.
France Bleu Breizh Izel / Radio interview with Bernard de Laportalière

France Bleu Breizh Izel / Radio interview with Bernard de Laportalière

Listen to the interview with Bernard de Laportalière (HR Director of the Adelaïde Group) concerning the challenges of teleworking, first broadcast on Tuesday 16 February 2021 on France Bleu Breizh Izel (general-public radio stations of the France Bleu network of Radio France).
Verlingue becomes a leading specialist Marine and Transport insurance broker

Verlingue becomes a leading specialist Marine and Transport insurance broker

- A dedicated subsidiary bringing together 65 Marine and Transport risk and insurance specialists
- Creation of the Eyssautier-Verlingue brand, 15 months after the acquisition of the Eyssautier Group
- One of the only French insurance brokers to be accredited by Lloyd’s of London (since 2005)
Status of the business insurance market in 2020 and outlook for 2021

Status of the business insurance market in 2020 and outlook for 2021

Read what Gilles Bénéplanc, Verlingue’s Chief Executive Officer, has to say in the “Atout Risk Manager” report devoted to the market situation in 2020 and the outlook for business insurance in 2021.
Verlingue UK: harmonisation of the IS with Acturis

Verlingue UK: harmonisation of the IS with Acturis

As part of the process of adopting a single brand for all its foreign subsidiaries, Verlingue UK is pursuing its restructuring projects to better serve its customers
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COVID-19 : GÉNÉRATION THERE WHEN YOU NEED US

COVID-19 : GÉNÉRATION THERE WHEN YOU NEED US

In this time of healthcare crisis that we are all facing, Génération is striving to ensure that services remain continuously available for its customers. We have adapted our organisation to respond to this very exceptional situation.
Interview with Jacques Verlingue

Interview with Jacques Verlingue

« building a large, european, family-owned and independent insurance broking group». Jacques Verlingue
Jean-Sébastien Nénon appointed CEO of Coverlife

Jean-Sébastien Nénon appointed CEO of Coverlife

Jean-Sébastien Nénon joins Coverlife (Adelaïde Group) as Chief Executive Officer. His mission will be to manage the development of Coverlife, a specialist broker of health and personal accident insurance for individuals and independent traders.
Insurance brokerage: Verlingue unveils its strategy for 2022

Insurance brokerage: Verlingue unveils its strategy for 2022

The insurance brokerage group’s management presented its new strategic plan for 2019-2022 to all its employees. The ambitious plan aims to double its turnover by 2022. Investments and increased digitisation are in the pipeline.
Verlingue launches its 2022 strategic plan, and sets a target of a turnover of 330 million Euros to be achieved by huge investments in digitalisation and acquisitions

Verlingue launches its 2022 strategic plan, and sets a target of a turnover of 330 million Euros to be achieved by huge investments in digitalisation and acquisitions

Eric Maumy (CEO) presented the results of Verlingue’s #2018 plan and outlined the company’s ambitious new strategic project around transformation, innovation and growth to the 1,000 employees in France and abroad.
ICB Group joins Verlingue

ICB Group joins Verlingue

Verlingue and ICB announced that ICB Group: one of the UK’s leading insurance brokers joined the Verlingue group.
Verlingue is a partner of the West Web Festival

Verlingue is a partner of the West Web Festival

On 19 and 20 July, the West Web Festival will be welcoming the leading managers from the web giants in France and Europe alongside emerging talents in the digital world, for an event focused on the theme of “Humans for coding”...
Welcome to our Talents: tailored induction programmes

Welcome to our Talents: tailored induction programmes

To keep pace with its dynamic growth, Verlingue recruited almost 100 Talents in 2017. When a new staff member joins the business, a tailored induction programme is prepared for him or her, to help them discover the company.
Eric Maumy: “We’re going to europeanise Verlingue”

Eric Maumy: “We’re going to europeanise Verlingue”

After reporting growth of 12 % in 2017, the Breton broker has embarked on a pivotal year. With the completion of its strategic plan, it is continuing to forge ahead with its internationalisation plans. CEO Éric Maumy sets out the company’s goals.
Sustained growth and a move towards internationalisation for Verlingue

Sustained growth and a move towards internationalisation for Verlingue

After taking stock of its achievements over the previous year, Verlingue is in line with the objectives of the #2018 strategic plan. Organic growth, international expansion and transformation are the three cornerstones that enabled Verlingue to report sustained growth in 2017...
2017 figures from broker Verlingue

2017 figures from broker Verlingue

Double-digit growth! The broker posted revenues of €147M in 2017, up by 12% compared to 2016, and has again posted solid organic growth. These figures are crucial at a time when the company is completing its strategic plan.

Verlingue to strengthen its management team with Europe in its sights

Verlingue to strengthen its management team with Europe in its sights

The insurance broker Verlingue announced the strengthening of its management team with the arrival of Frédéric Grand (Allianz). This appointment demonstrates the new phase that Verlingue is undertaking, as part of its #2018 strategic project.

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