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Compre signs LPT Agreement with French insurer Wakam

8th December 2025

Compre Group Holdings Limited, the Bermuda-domiciled international specialist reinsurance group, has signed a Loss Portfolio Transfer (LPT) agreement with French insurer Wakam S.A. (Wakam). Wakam is a B2B2C insurance company that designs tailor-made insurance solutions distributed under white label by more than 100 distribution partners through its Play&Plug® technology platform. The transaction ... Read the full article

Wakam makes senior hires, including VP of Capital & Reinsurance

8th December 2023

Wakam, a B2B2C insurance firm has announced a series of leadership hires. Among these appointments is Anouk Bara, who joins Wakam as VP Finance & Corporate Legal and brings over 25 years of expertise across a number of major blue-chip companies, which has given her an in-depth understanding of financial issues ... Read the full article

Wakam restructures leadership by appointing Catherine Charrier-Leflaive as CEO

13th April 2023

French digital B2B2C insurer Wakam has unveiled a revamped governance structure by appointing Catherine Charrier-Leflaive as CEO, and Olivier Jaillon as Chairman of the Board of Directors. The duo both possess a significant track record within the insurance industry, and both share the same vision for more transparent and impactful insurance. Charrier-Leflaive joined ... Read the full article

Wakam’s Syndicate 1347 receives Lloyd’s approval

20th December 2022

European B2B2C insurer Wakam, has announced that Wakam’s Syndicate 1347 has received Lloyd’s approval to start underwriting for the 2023 year of account. The syndicate was launched under Lloyd’s Syndicate in a Box (SIAB) initiative and will operate on the Lloyd’s platform. It will be managed by Polo Managing Agency (PMA), ... Read the full article

Former PartnerRe CEO Clarke named Chairman of rebranded Wakam: report

1st February 2021

Wakam, one the oldest insurance companies in France, has announced the appointment of former PartnerRe Chief Executive, Emmanuel Clarke, as its new Chairman as the group targets expansion, reports the Financial Times. Founded in 1829, privately owned insurer Wakam has rebranded itself as an InsurTech firm that will look to bring ... Read the full article