A new organisation within Verlingue
Verlingue is streamlining its organisation into three divisions and announces the appointment of Nicolas Naftalski as head of the Specialty & Affinity division and in charge of international subsidiaries operations
Three hubs, one goal
As part of the Better Future 28 project and the Adelaïde Group’s ambition to become Europe’s leading independent family-owned insurance broker, Verlingue is restructuring into three divisions with the aim of accelerating its organic growth and strategic acquisition policy both in France and internationally.
The Verlingue Entreprise division, dedicated to the corporate markets in France, will be managed directly by Vincent Harel, Chief Executive Officer of Verlingue. In addition to its regional network, which enables it to support companies of all sizes, Verlingue Entreprise will also pool its expertise within a Multinational Business department in order to enhance its support offering for multinational clients.
The Specialty & Affinity division brings together the current teams of Verlingue Immobilier, Eyssautier-Verlingue and the Loan insurance activities. This division will be entrusted to Nicolas Naftalski, who will be responsible for developing it by adding new businesses both in France and internationally.
The Verlingue International division comprises Verlingue’s international subsidiaries. Currently operating in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Italy and Portugal, turnover generated outside France accounted for more than 37% of Verlingue’s total turnover in 2024, thanks to 600 employees based in more than 20 regional offices. Under the leadership of Vincent Harel, this division will be operated by Nicolas Naftalski with the aim of supporting each country according to its specific challenges and enhancing the pooling of expertise to serve our clients.
Vincent Harel
CEO
“I am delighted to welcome Nicolas to Verlingue’s Executive Committee. I firmly believe that his proven experience and energy will help accelerate our growth across these various activities.”
Benjamin Verlingue
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Adelaïde Group
“Under Vincent’s leadership, this new direction allows Verlingue to position itself to seize every opportunity in its various markets in France and internationally, while offering a higher quality of service to each of its clients.”
Nicolas Naftalski’s career path: between France and the international arena
Nicolas Naftalski has over 25 years of experience working in France and internationally in the fields of insurance, finance and performance management. With a Master’s degree in Management Sciences from Paris-Dauphine University and an MBA from HEC / New York University, he began his career in Germany with the Eiffage Group as a financial controller before joining Deloitte and then CSC Peat Marwick as an auditor and manager.
He joined the Groupama Group in 2007 as an internal auditor in Paris. In 2009, he joined the Turkish subsidiary Groupama Sigorta, where he worked for five years: first as head of management control, then as chief financial officer. In 2014, he took over as CFO of Groupama Centre Manche before becoming Deputy CEO and later Deputy CEO of Groupama Assicurazioni, the group’s Italian subsidiary, in 2019.
In May 2021, Nicolas Naftalski was appointed CEO of Groupama Loire Bretagne, one of the group’s main regional funds, a role he will hold until 2024. His career has been characterised by leading operational transformations, continuously improving performance and integrating ESG issues into corporate strategy.
Recognised for his leadership, his sense of teamwork and his ability to support organisations in contexts of development or transformation, Nicolas Naftalski is now joining Verlingue as Deputy CEO, bringing to the group solid, international and resolutely results-oriented expertise.