17 April 2026
Verlingue is strengthening its UK growth strategy with a clear ambition to expand its employee benefits offering, as CEO Mike Latham shares in a recent interview with Corporate Adviser.
Mike Latham outlines a target to grow the UK employee benefits book to £10m by 2028. While sustained organic growth is expected to take the business to around £6.5m, Verlingue UK is actively exploring carefully selected acquisitions to bridge the gap-remaining disciplined in a market that continues to show signs of overheating.
As part of this strategy, Employee Benefits is a key priority for Verlingue, focused on accelerating growth in this area and evolving it into a more balanced and integral part of the overall proposition.
The recent acquisition of EBCam marks an important step forward. It enhances Verlingue’s expertise in Employee Benefits while establishing a stronger presence in the east of England, supporting both regional expansion and access to specialist talent.
Alongside this, investment in people remains a core focus. Verlingue has adopted a long-term approach to talent development, building a strong pipeline through initiatives such as apprenticeship programmes to support future growth across the business.
Mike Latham also highlights the strength of Verlingue’s independent, family-owned model. With a long-term outlook and no private equity pressures, the company is well positioned to invest sustainably in our people, clients and capabilities.
Looking ahead, while market and regulatory changes continue to evolve, there is clear opportunity within the UK’s employee benefits landscape. Verlingue’s focus remains on delivering high-quality solutions while continuing to grow with purpose.
