Verlingue strengthens its European dimension and its foothold in Portugal with the acquisition of RT Global Insurance

Present in Portugal for two years following the acquisition of Luso Atlantica, Verlingue, the insurance brokerage subsidiary of the Adelaide Group, consolidates its position on the Portuguese and European markets with the acquisition of the Portuguese broker RT Global Insurance.

Verlingue reaffirms its strong ambition on the Iberian Peninsula 6th international acquisition in 6 years
Verlingue Portugal: over 100 talented employees

Founded in 2005, RT Global Insurance focuses its activity on corporate risk management by creating personalized solutions adapted to the reality of each client with a high level of service. A common requirement with Verlingue, which will facilitate the integration of the team with that of Verlingue Portugal, which already has around 100 employees.

This is Verlingue’s sixth acquisition outside France in six years, following those in Switzerland (2016, 2017 and 2019), the United Kingdom (2018) and Portugal (2020).

With this new operation, the Adelaide Group continues to execute its 2024 strategic plan with the ambition of becoming a major European family-owned and independent insurance broker, serving increasingly international clients.

António M. N. Rodrigues and Rita M.N. Marques, co-directors of RT Global Insurance: “We share common values with Verlingue and are proud to join forces. Verlingue seemed to be the best home for our team and our clients. This opens up new and very positive perspectives“.

José Félix MORGADO, membre du board de Verlingue Portugal : « Les deux dernières années au côté de Verlingue ont été très enrichissantes et nous permettent d’être ambitieux pour l’avenir. L’acquisition de RT Global Insurance illustre la volonté de Verlingue de se développer durablement au Portugal, d’y construire une position forte, d’attirer les talents pour apporter plus de valeur ajoutée à nos clients. »

Benjamin VERLINGUE, Directeur des Filiales internationales de Verlingue : « Verlingue a une stratégie de croissance qui combine développement organique et acquisitions. Dans un secteur d’activité en consolidation, être un courtier familial avec une vision ambitieuse et de long terme nous permet de construire un beau projet pour les équipes qui décident rejoindre notre aventure. Je suis ravi que RT ait fait ce choix. »