History
A history of entrepreneurship
An independent, European family-owned group.
In 2023, the family-owned holding company celebrated 90 years of continued entrepreneurship, growth and self-reinvention.
1917
Jules Verlingue becomes associate in faience manufacture in Quimper (Finistère)
1933
Jules Verlingue starts out in insurance
1946
His son, Jean-Yves Verlingue, develops the insurance business
1994
Jacques Verlingue takes over from his father
2012
The fourth generation, Audrey and Benjamin, join the business
2023
The Adelaide Group celebrates its 90th anniversary
2024
Benjamin Verlingue takes over as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and launches a new strategic plan, Better Future 28
The Adelaïde group’s sustained development in recent years is the result of a solid organic growth and external acquisitions in France and internationally.
1996
Creation of Génération
2007
Implementation in Great Britain with the acquisition of Finch (Manchester)
2014
Creation of Coverlife
2015
Creation of Génération Portugal in Lisbon
2016
Implementation in Switzerland with the acquisition of Advantis (Zurich)
2017
Acquisition of S&P Insurance in Switzerland (Luzern)
2018
Acquisition of ICB Group in Great Britain (London)
2019
Acquisition of MEEX in Switzerland (Berne)
2019
Acquisition of Eyssautier in France (Paris, Marseille, London)
2020
Acquisition of Luso Atlantica in Portugal
2020
Acquisition of Luso Atlantica in Portugal
2022
Acquisition of RT Global Insurance in Portugal
2023
– Acquisition of Cabinet Depeyre, a specialist in complex corporate risks, and the underwriting agency Depeyre Solutions
– Acquisition of a majority stake in the insurance broker INSER
– Acquisition of Gloucester-based Brunsdon Employee Benefits
