Alea Appoints Insurance Leader Eric Lasaygues as Head of Europe to Drive Strategic Expansion
Insurance insurance & mobility broker strengthens leadership team for European expansion, after securing new French license
PARIS & HONG KONG - April 27, 2026 - alea.care, the independent international insurance broker, today announces the appointment of Eric Lasaygues as Head of Europe. This strategic announcement marks the next phase of Alea’s global scaling, following its new French broker license (ORIAS registration) and opening of a new Paris office.
Based in Paris, Eric Lasaygues will lead Alea’s European operations, focusing on business development and strategic partnerships, and bridging the gap between Europe and Asia for globally mobile professionals, families, entrepreneurs and SMEs.
Strengthening the Asia-Europe Corridor
The appointment signals Alea’s commitment to the 3 million of French citizens living abroad and beyond, to the wider international expat & SME community. As official representative of the Caisse des Français de l’Étranger (CFE) and thanks to combining digital experience and human advisory, Alea is uniquely positioned to streamline complex international insurance needs.
"Eric’s deep industry knowledge, international experience and proven track record make him the ideal leader to accelerate in Europe," said Amelie Dionne-Charest, Co-founder and CEO of Alea. "His appointment is a clear signal of our ambition: we are building a world-class team, to redefine the standard of international mobility and insurance advice."
Eric Lasaygues added: "Alea has built an incredible reputation in Asia for blending digital agility with genuine human expertise. I am thrilled to join Alea at this pivotal moment, leveraging my experience to deepen partnerships and provide European clients with the sophisticated, transparent insurance solutions they deserve."
Strategic Growth Pillars:
● European Expansion: Scaling Alea’s presence beyond the initial Paris hub to serve the broader European market and its vibrant expat & business communities.
● Trusted Insurer Relationships: Enhancing collaboration with top-tier insurers to provide even more competitive and relevant solutions.
● Corporate Solutions Focus: Accelerating the delivery of cost-effective, bespoke employee benefit plans for European groups and startups expanding internationally.
● Strong Institutional Credibility: Alea officially represents the Caisse des Français de l’Étranger in Asia and has close ties with French & European institutional players.
● Cross-Continental Synergy: Strengthening the link between Alea’s established Asian operations and its new European base.
About Eric Lasaygues
Eric Lasaygues brings 30 years of international experience in finance, actuarial science, partnerships and insurance brokerage.
After leading teams in France, Japan, Argentina and Italy at BNP Paribas Cardif, Eric co-founded and developed the international network of the brokerage firm CBP between 2007 and 2018, in Europe and South-East Asia. He was Deputy CEO at Kereis between 2021 and 2024, in charge of European teams. He also served as a member of the Executive Committee of CNP Assurances during its capital tie-up with La Banque Postale. A certified member of the French Institut des Actuaires, Eric holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Statistics from ENSAE Institut Polytechnique de Paris. In addition to his native French, he is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian.
About Alea
Alea is the international insurance broker dedicated to simplifying health insurance for expats, families & companies. Founded in Hong Kong by Amelie-Dionne Charest and Julien Mathieu, Alea combines unbiased advice, a trusted digital platform and personalized support.
As official representative of the Caisse des Français de l’Étranger (CFE) and haviung longstanding relationships with dozens of local and international insurers, Alea acts as trusted advisor to global expats as well as international HR departments.
The expanding Alea platform includes 500 options from 50+ well-known insurance partners like AIA, AIG, Allianz, APRIL, AXA, Blue Cross, BUPA, Chubb, Cigna, Foyer Global Health, FWD, Generali, Henner, Liberty, MSIG, MSH, Now Health, Sun Life and Zurich.
