Pacifica, Generali France, Aviva France, Thélem assurances and Sogessur confirm partnership in procurement for managing non-life insurance claims

As announced when the letter of intent was signed in January 2011, Generali France and Aviva France are now acquiring a stake in the capital of Assercar, and Pacifica, Thélem assurances and Sogessur are joining the Kareo economic interest group., Generali France and Aviva France are now acquiring a stake in the capital of Assercar, and Pacifica, Thélem assurances and Sogessur are joining the Kareo economic interest group.

Assercar, a simplified joint stock company, manages a common network of accredited auto repairers for Pacifica, Sogessur, Thélem assurances, Generali France, Aviva France and their subsidiaries. This network, made up of around 1,400 repairers, will be operational in the course of October 2011.

The Kareo economic interest group comprises Generali France and Aviva France, who originated it, and now Pacifica, Thélem assurances and Sogessur. It acts as an exchange structure between these companies for pooling procurement for managing non-life insurance claims.

This strategy of pooling procurement in non-life insurance will enable these insurance companies to control their costs and develop new services for their customers.