Gritchen Smart Insurance Solutions
Insurance broker specializing in tourism, affinity, and vacation rental insurance solutions
About Gritchen Smart Insurance Solutions
Gritchen is a French multi-specialist insurance brokerage group founded in 1999, ranking as the 17th largest insurance broker in France. The group provides comprehensive insurance solutions across three main areas: IARD insurance (property, liability, and casualty), affinity insurance (including specialized insurance for tourism accommodation, vacation rentals, sports and leisure, and events), and personal insurance (health, provident, and retirement). Through its Gritchen Affinity division, the company develops complementary insurance products specifically for the tourism and vacation rental sector, including travel insurance, accommodation cancellation insurance, and rental property protection. These solutions are integrated with leading vacation rental property management platforms like Avantio. Headquartered in Bourges, France, Gritchen employs over 50 professionals and serves clients across multiple industries including tourism, hospitality, real estate, and entertainment.
Markets & Coverage
Operating across 22 countries
Markets & Coverage
(22)Supported Languages
Property Types
- HousePrimary
- Apartment
- Villa
- Condo
Market Segments
- Beach & CoastalPrimary
- Urban
- Family
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Comprehensive tourism insurance solutions
Gritchen offers a wide range of insurance products for the tourism sector. Their ASSURLODGE product for vacation rental property protection is excellent. As the 17th largest insurance broker in France, they have the scale and expertise to handle complex tourism insurance needs. Their affinity products integrate well with booking platforms.
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- Gritchen is a French multi-specialist insurance brokerage group founded in 1999, ranking as the 17th largest insurance broker in France. The group provides comprehensive insurance solutions across three main areas: IARD insurance (property, liability, and casualty), affinity insurance (including specialized insurance for tourism accommodation, vacation rentals, sports and leisure, and events), and personal insurance (health, provident, and retirement). Through its Gritchen Affinity division, the company develops complementary insurance products specifically for the tourism and vacation rental sector, including travel insurance, accommodation cancellation insurance, and rental property protection. These solutions are integrated with leading vacation rental property management platforms like Avantio. Headquartered in Bourges, France, Gritchen employs over 50 professionals and serves clients across multiple industries including tourism, hospitality, real estate, and entertainment.
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