Simplyhealth reveals aim to grow further following Groupama deal
Simplyhealth has revealed plans to grow its market share to 10% after the purchase of Groupama Healthcare.
The acquisition has pushed Simplyhealth into a top five position. Prior to the deal, Simplyhealth had a market share of 2.1% with the acquisition pushing this up to 3.5%, according to Datamonitor's 2010 figures.
Diversity is a good thing
Head of intermediary sales Jack Briggs said: "Feedback from brokers has been that they see the move as a good fit. I do acknowledge that there is a concern that there will be slightly less choice. Diversity is a good thing and the market certainly doesn't just
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