Tomorrow
is today's business
Our story
AU Group, a broker and adviser specialising in credit insurance and accounts receivable management, has gone through several key stages since it was founded in 1929.
Founded in 1929
AU Group was founded in 1929, during the Great Depression, at the same time as the first credit insurers were set up to provide companies with solutions to protect against B2B non-payment risk. AU Group is an innovative family business with a long-term view and a guarantee of objectivity
Development of expertise
In the 1970s and 1980s, AU Group expanded its expertise in Political Risk and Receivable Financing. The Group quadrupled its number of employees over 20 years.
Expansion
in France
From the 1980s onwards, AU Group rapidly expanded in France with the opening of new offices.
- 1980: Nantes
- 1981: Lille
- 1982: Strasbourg
- 1989: Bordeaux
- 1998: Lyon
International
expansion
The 2000s saw significant expansion internationally.
- 2000: Spain
- 2009: United States
- 2011: Latin America
- 2012: Canada
- 2013: Brazil, Uruguay
- 2014: Benelux, Switzerland, Middle East
- 2016: Singapore
- 2021: Italy
- 2022: United Kingdom
Teams and leaders
who shape AU Group
For many years, our company, founded in 1929 by Yves Merlin, has owed its exceptional development to the women and men who work here every day and to our visionary leaders. Their unwavering commitment and passion have enabled us to overcome challenges and seize opportunities, ensuring continuous growth.
Jean Claude de Lassée took over the company from 1972 and has continually strived to grow AU Group since. Thanks to his actions and with his teams, they have built our solid and lasting reputation.
Our CSR commitments
AU Group is committed to developing a sustainable world and economy by respecting people and managing natural resources.
Careers
We regularly recruit new talent to continue our development. Join a team of experts and become part of an international group which cares about its employees.