actualit�s et communiqu�s du Groupe SPB

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:18:01 +0200

A new SPB guarantee for the Castorama Card

On March 1st of this year, the SPB group, along with Finaref, became the creators and managers of a new guarantee enhancing the Castorama Card.

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:09:39 +0200

SPB Ibérica launches three game console insurance policies

In 2009, SPB Ibérica launched three innovative insurance policies for game consoles under the brand names "Game" and "Game Stop".

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:57:46 +0100

SPB launches mobile phone insurance in Luxemburg

Introduced on November 9th in partnership with Luxemburg provider Tango, the insurance covers theft and accidental damages.

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:55:43 +0100

SPB extends Lyonnaise des Eaux�s Dolce � service range

There is a little known fact. The maintenance of your commodity lines – water, gas, electricity – is under supplier’s responsibility except for that part between your home and the meter.

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:06:53 +0100

Orange and SPB launch new mobile phone insurance in Spain

“Seguro M�vil”, the very first mobile insurance –that is line-based rather than device-based- to hit the Spanish market. This insurance addresses both individuals and businesses.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:08:16 +0100

Launch of the Go Sport Stains and Tears Insurance

SPB comes up with a new kind of insurance in partnership with Go Sport France and Finaref: the "Stains and Tears" insurance launched September 1st.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:06:59 +0100

Fnac�s Ticket Cancellation Insurance launched in France

Launched in Spain a year ago, the Ticket Cancellation Insurance is now available in France.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:56:02 +0100

SPB Group strengthens its position on the travel insurance market

Thanks to the integration of AVI International in October 2008, the SPB Group, specialised in designing and managing affinity-based insurance programs, now offers an extensive range of travel-related insurance products.

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:43:12 +0200

SPB innovates in Italy

Innovation in Italy: mobile telephone replacement in the case of recognized breakdown or theft

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:42:49 +0200

Fnac's "Swap" Warranty goes Spanish

Fnac's "Swap" Warranty, launched in France last October, has just been adapted to the Spanish market needs by SPB Iberica for Fnac Spain.

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:42:25 +0200

Italy: GPS and game consoles well insured

Mediaworld and Saturn Italy launched in March 2009 with SPB Italia a warranty for accidental breakage or theft on two new ranges of products: GPS and handheld game consoles (PSP and Nintendo DS).

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:41:54 +0200

SPB enhances the "Carte Kangourou" (La Redoute)

Designed by SPB, the “Coffre Kangourou” offers a free online safe deposit box to all Carte Kangourou holders.

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:26:01 +0200

Substandard risks: Meilleurtaux.com launches TOUSASSUR�S

Meilleurtaux.com turned to SPB to put the finishing touches to its TOUSASSUR�S credit insurance policy, for people classified as substandard risks (for health reasons, seniors, dangerous occupations and top-flight sports people).

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:25:28 +0200

All Mobile Devices Cover

LCL and SPB have innovated with the launch of the first policy to cover all of a policyholder’s mobile electronic devices

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:24:56 +0200

France: Surcouf multi products' swap

Surcouf and SPB had already launched, in France, the express trade-in or swap in the case of a recognized breakdown.

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:18:33 +0200

New from SPB: "swapping" electronic products

Desde el pasado mes de diciembre, los clientes de Fnac Portugal que compren un aparato fijo pueden optar por una extensi�n de garant�a innovadora: Seguro Multi 3.

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:06:07 +0200

SPB sponsors Olly Hicks solo round-the-world row

Oliver Hicks is the first man to row across the Atlantic from the United States to Britain, and the youngest-ever rower to have crossed an ocean. He won the Peter Bird-SPB trophy in 2006.At the end of 2007, Olly will try to become the first person to row solo around the world.

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:46:28 +0100

SPB insures LCD and plasma televisions for FNAC

On 10 May, SPB and FNAC introduced the first replacement insurance for plasma/LCD television sets.

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:45:45 +0100

Orange Security in Switzerland

SPB and Orange Switzerland rolled out a new mobile telephone insurance product on 18 April.

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:44:55 +0100

Call centre now open 24/7

Since 4 February, SPB's call centre has been open every day round the clock.

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:35:32 +0100

SwissLife chooses SPB to manage its new loan insurance contract

SwissLife launched SLGE, a loan insurance contract, for its network in July. Managed by SPB, the new policy is aimed at consumer and business borrowers. It features:

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:13:11 +0100

Europe: New programmes in Portugal

SPB consolidates its leading position in mobile telephone insurance in Europe.

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:58:56 +0100

SPB reports an 11% rise in sales to 51.3m euros for 2006

With sales of €51.3m in 2006, SPB is pursuing a development strategy based on three key product lines.

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:31:34 +0100

SPB Adventure Grants, for young people of all ages!

In 2007, SPB strengthened its Adventure sponsorship campaign, by offering SPB Adventure Grants. Because Adventure is open to anyone, provided they want it and know how to turn their habits and view of the world upside down, SPB wants to encourage and support individual initiatives, right from very beginners to the most experienced. Started in 1999, this SPB policy of supporting exploration and discovery adventures is the only one of its kind in France.

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:12:58 +0100

Launch: insurance cover for AOL subscribers

For the first time in France, an Internet Access Provider is offering its customers insurance specifically covering internet use and more broadly the use of computer hardware. Its purpose is to guarantee the user’s continuity of access to his Internet applications, as well as any transactions he may make online.

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:12:13 +0100

Policyholders: a new call centre

SPB started migrating its telephone system to a new platform on 13 November last. This new platform is designed to handle all contacts with its policyholders (e-mail, post, telephone etc).

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:53:40 +0200

SPB makes two new acquisitions

The SPB group, which designs and administers affinity insurance programmes, is announcing the acquisition of two insurance services firms: PC Garant in Germany and Citymain in the UK. By establishing itself in these two key insurance markets the group is consolidating its presence in Europe. SPB is pursuing an acquisition-led expansion strategy to tap into new sources of growth while helping clients implement their Europe-wide services programmes.

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:48:58 +0200

SPB reports mixed results for 2009

The SPB group, which designs and administers affinity insurance programmes, negotiated a complex economic environment in 2009 with mixed results, achieving sustained business volumes but slower growth and lower operating profit. This year began with new prospects for European development through the acquisition of two insurance services companies in Germany and the UK.

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:19:33 +0200

SPB Group leads the European phone Insurance market

SPB Group has recently strengthened its leadership in the European market for mobile phone insurance, a market with high potential, as confirmed by a recent study from Finaccord*, a UK company specialised in Europe-wide research in the affinity insurance sector.

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:52:03 +0100

Sustained Growth in 2008

Buoyant sales growth European expansion Launch into the extended warranty market Despite turbulent economic conditions since the summer of 2007, SPB succeeded in maintaining significant growth in 2008. Net brokerage fees rose by 12.6 per cent to €60.6 million, compared with €53.8 million in 2007. This increase consolidates the previous years’ gains and is well ahead of the 7 per cent average growth rate for the brokerage market. SPB’s operating profit is expected to reach €5 million under the new International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:48:26 +0100

SPB takes a stake in expert brokers O2M

SPB takes a stake in expert brokers O2M to consolidate its activities in the extended warranties market.

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:47:36 +0100

SPB: Ten yeasr sponsoring adventures

In 2009-2010, SPB is sponsoring Olly Hicks in his attempt to row solo across the Atlantic. A world first!

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:47:34 +0100

SPB to manage insurance for all Carte Bleue cards in 2009-2011.

SPB wins tender to manage insurance for all Carte Bleue cards in 2009-2011, consolidating leadership established with guarantees on nearly 40 million cards and notable innovations.

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:47:09 +0100

SPB boosts development with external growth...

acquiring three affinity insurance brokers in the automotive, retail, high-tech and travel sectors.

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:52:20 +0100

Sales grew 13% in 2007

Review of 2007, outlook for 2008. SPB yesterday announced provisional results for 2007

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:11:28 +0100

Insurance for new technology products: SPB, a leading position in France and Europe

Trends on a market experiencing radical change Insurance brokers SPB, number one in Europe for mobile telephone and device insurance, who design and run affinity insurance programmes, revealed the main market trends in the medium term at a press conference last week

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:10:17 +0100

SPB announces net income up by 38%

With sales totalling €46.2m (including €43.2m of brokerage commissions), up 11%, SPB confirms its leading position in the affinity insurance, banking and new technology sectors.