Verlingue consolidates its Swiss presence by acquiring ProConseils Solutions
Deal News | Nov 27, 2024 | PR Newswire Cision Verlingue
Verlingue, a subsidiary of the Adelaïde Group and an intermediary in the insurance sector, has announced the acquisition of ProConseils Solutions, a leading insurance broker in the French-speaking region of Switzerland. This acquisition aligns with Verlingue's strategic plan, Better Future 28, which aims to expand its presence across Europe by uniting local entities under a shared vision. With approximately 25 employees across three offices in the Vaud region, ProConseils Solutions caters to over 1,500 businesses, 150 public entities, and 30 medical-social institutions, providing customized insurance management solutions. The acquisition not only strengthens Verlingue's service offerings and capabilities in enterprise insurance but also represents a step towards the Group Adelaïde's ambition to be Europe's leading family-run intermediary in insurance brokerage by 2028. The leaders of ProConseils, Alain Bornand and Joseph Gelsomino, expressed enthusiasm about leveraging Verlingue's international reach and technical expertise to enhance services for their clients while continuing to develop the business in the Swiss market.
Sectors
- Insurance
- Financial Services
Geography
- Switzerland – ProConseils Solutions is based in the French-speaking region of Switzerland and plays a significant role in the acquisition deal.
- France – Verlingue is headquartered in Quimper, France, and is part of the French-based Adelaïde Group.
Industry
- Insurance – The acquisition involves Verlingue, an insurance intermediary, and ProConseils Solutions, an insurance brokerage, which provides consultancy and tailored insurance services.
- Financial Services – The transaction is part of Verlingue's strategy to strengthen its financial services offerings within the European market, particularly in risk management and protection.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verlingue | Acquirer | Company | An insurance intermediary and subsidiary of the Adelaïde Group, expanding its presence in Europe. |
| ProConseils Solutions | Target Company | Company | A Swiss insurance brokerage offering bespoke consultancy services to various entities in the Swiss-French region. |
| Adelaïde Group | Parent Company | Company | The parent company of Verlingue and a family-run insurance intermediary enterprise aiming to expand across Europe. |
| Benjamin Verlingue | CEO of Adelaïde Group | Person | CEO involved in the strategic acquisition to expand Verlingue’s European footprint. |
| Alain Bornand | Co-founder of ProConseils Solutions | Person | Co-founder involved in the leadership and integration of ProConseils within Verlingue. |
| Joseph Gelsomino | Co-founder of ProConseils Solutions | Person | Co-founder overseeing the enhanced service provision and strategic expansion under Verlingue. |