Verlingue acquires Cambridge-based employee benefits specialist

Verlingue has acquired Cambridge-based employee benefits and financial planning specialist EBCam.

The acquisition follows the integration of Verlingue and Brunsdon Employee Benefits in 2023 and forms part of Verlingue’s plans to expand its employee benefits proposition in the UK.

Verlingue said EBCam ”is a highly respected employee benefits consultancy with an experienced team and an impressive portfolio of clients”.

Mike Latham, chief executive at Verlingue, added: “We are delighted to welcome EBCam to Verlingue.

”EBCam is a highly respected consultancy with an experienced team and an impressive portfolio of clients.

“This is an important step in our continued expansion in the UK employee benefits market and we are excited about the future ahead as we grow alongside our new colleagues.”

James Bolton, chief executive at EBCam, said: “We are proud of what the EBCam team has built and excited about what this partnership will mean for our clients and colleagues.

“We look forward to working alongside Verlingue as we continue to deliver excellent outcomes for clients.”

Strategic plan 

The acquisition also accelerates growth aligned to Verlingue’s Better Future 28 strategic plan.

The plan aims to consolidate the group’s position by doubling sales by 2028, while preserving its independent, family-owned identity.

Seb Merritt, executive director at Verlingue, said: “Following the successful integration of Brunsdon Employee Benefits in 2023, we have a clear blueprint for sustainable growth in this market.

”Welcoming EBCam is another step forward, bringing great people and specialist expertise into the business and enhancing the support we provide to clients, both now and in the long-term.”