How a global insurance group successfully integrated a French fintech start-up – without compromising on innovation. The focus was on people, culture, IT and processes, as well as compliance with differing regulatory requirements across two countries. A holistic end-to-end approach resulted in an integration that enables growth and minimises risks.
MAKE GROWTH COMPLIANT
3 areas
seamlessly integrated: people, IT and culture
2
regulatory systems successfully integrated
25 %
lower integration costs
Client
Global insurance group
Sector
Insurance
Project objective
Integrating start-ups into compliance
Technology
IT Post‑Deal Assessment
Video: Robin Mehra oversaw the integration of a French fintech start-up into a global insurance group.
The path to customer transformation
- The task
- Our approach
- The added value
Integrating growth, avoiding risks
Following the acquisition of a French fintech start-up, the client was faced with the challenge of how to effectively integrate the start-up’s people, working culture, IT systems and processes into the existing organisation. At the same time, various regulatory requirements – particularly regarding data protection – had to be taken into account in order to minimise compliance risks and preserve the start-up’s innovative strength.
Holistic. International. Structured.
KPMG began by analysing the start-up and the target organisation to highlight regulatory, technical and cultural differences. Measures were clearly divided into short-term and long-term objectives, with a particular focus on retaining staff and expertise through targeted people assessments. In addition, a post-deal IT assessment identified key risks at an early stage and enabled a secure integration across national borders.
Integration that makes a difference
The client gained not only technological expertise, but also valuable insights into culture and innovation. Its market position in France was successfully expanded, whilst integration costs were around 25% below budget. The collaboration continued seamlessly and led to further IT compliance projects.
How we make a difference
Start-up culture, regulatory certainty and technological integration were conceived and implemented as a unified whole. By combining a people-first approach, IT expertise and international regulatory know-how, we have created an integration that enables growth rather than hindering it.
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