Alea Accelerates International Growth
Asia-based Insurance & International Mobility Player Opens Paris Office and Secures New Broker License in France, to Expand in Europe.
PARIS & HONG KONG - April 13, 2026 Alea.care, the international health insurance broker founded in Hong Kong, today announces a major milestone in its global expansion with the
opening of a Paris office and securing of a new French broker license (ORIAS registration). This move positions Alea as a key licensed intermediary in France, bridging the gap between European and Asian markets.
In a rapidly evolving market, Alea distinguishes itself through its long-term approach, independence, agility and deep-rooted expertise in health & international mobility. As official partner of the Caisse des Français de l’Étranger (CFE) in Asia, Alea brings a unique value proposition to French and European expats, families and SMEs who need to navigate the often complex world of international health insurance.
With licenses in several continents, the Alea platform (alea.care), which already offers over 300 solutions from 35 insurers at no extra cost, expands in a strategic geography to offer even more clear, simple and relevant insurance solutions.
"Opening our Paris office is not just about a new location; it's about bringing a new standard of personalized, independent advice to the European market while being closer to clients, insurance providers and partners" said Julien Mathieu, Co-founder and CEO of Alea. "We have been seeing continued growth and now go one step further to simplify health insurance, in line with our ambition to build a leading international player”.
Strategic Highlights:
● International Mobility Specialists: specialist expertise in managing the transition and protection of mobile employees, specifically bridging Europe and Asia.
● Asia Healthcare Knowledge: built by expats for expats, with decades in Asia & beyond: thousands of cases handled across Asian countries.
● Strategic CFE Synergy: official Caisse des Français de l’Étranger representative in Asia, Alea offers enhanced support for European families and SMEs.
● Bespoke Corporate Solutions: cost-effective employee benefits and health plans from 35+ insurers for startups, SMEs and French/European Groups.
● Digital & Human Approach: Alea has developed a leading digital platform, bringing trusted health information worldwide.
About Alea
Alea is the international insurance broker dedicated to simplifying health insurance for expats, families and companies. Founded by Amelie-Dionne Charest and Julien Mathieu in Hong Kong, Alea combines unbiased specialist advice, a trusted digital platform and human, year-round personalized support.
Every day, Alea compares 300+ options to save time, worries and money to globally mobile professionals and families, including the 3 million French citizens abroad, as well as international mobility plans for HR.
Alea already works with 35+ top-notch insurance providers including ACS, AIA, AIG, Allianz, APRIL, Assur-Travel, AXA, Blue Cross, BUPA, Chubb, Cigna, FWD, Generali, Henner, Liberty, MSIG, MSH, Now Health and Sun Life.
