Essling Expansion-backed SPVIE Assurances, a multidimensional brokerage group, completed the acquisition of Assurances de l’Adour, an independent insurance brokerage firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. With the acquisition of Assurances de l'Adour, SPVIE Assurances onboards a pioneer and specialist in "distance selling" in Individual Health for 15 years. This alliance will enable the group to win new market shares in a competitive sector and to spread its know-how over SPVIE Assurances' 1.5k affiliated brokers.