James Hallam
Organ plans to triple Jensten’s GWP over 3–4 years as refinancing gathers pace
Rob Organ, CEO of Jensten Group, is targeting £1.5bn in gross written premium within three to four years, more than triple what it has now, with a refinancing on the horizon.
Hardie steps down as Jensten CEO and Organ promoted
Alistair Hardie has stepped down from Jensten Group CEO and Rob Organ promoted to the role with immediate effect.
Anscombe, Thomas Carroll and Konsileo among the winners at UK Broker Awards 2024
Thomas Carroll Group scooped the Broker of the Year award, and Seventeen Group CEO Paul Anscombe won the Achievement Award, at the UK Broker Awards last night in Birmingham.
The general insurance sector in Glasgow – a dynamic market thriving in competitive times
As with many markets Scotland’s general insurance hub Glasgow has seen consolidation but Martin Friel notes both brokers and insurers are buoyant about the opportunities, with local empowerment key to success.
Experts say industry is improving on fair value despite FCA criticism
The Financial Conduct Authority’s findings that brokers are still struggling to provide evidence that their remuneration is consistent with fair value rules has sparked mixed reactions among people working in the sector. Ida Axling explores the fallout…
Top 100 UK Brokers 2024: Full table listing
Insurance Age is delighted to share its 2024 Top 100 UK Broker rankings supplied by Insuramore and sponsored by Open GI.
Top 100 UK Insurance Brokers 2024: Introduction
Welcome to the Top 100 UK Insurance Brokers for 2024, which Insurance Age has put together again with the help of Insuramore.
Q&A: Seventeen Group CEO, Paul Anscombe
The boss of Seventeen Group, Paul Anscombe, tells Insurance Age about getting to 10 deals this year, the firm’s national reach and how innovation and specialisms are helping deliver organic growth at a business that has its eyes fixed on long-term…
James Hallam opens new office in Exeter with cyber and technology hub
James Hallam has opened a cyber and technology hub at Exeter Science Park, taking its branch network in the South West to four.
Jensten completes on three deals
Jensten has bought Asprey Harris and completed the purchases of Chris Knott Insurance Consultants and Robert Gerrard & Co in a triple swoop that has pushed headcount above 1,000.
MGA “has to own its claims proposition” – Partners& boss
A panel at the Managing General Agents Association 2024 conference explained MGAs need to create a better claims proposition and own it.
Seventeen buys Gen2 Broking
Seventeen Group has acquired Midlands-based Gen2 Broking, expanding its presence in the region.
Seventeen adds to northern footprint with first Yorkshire buy
Seventeen Group has bought East Pennine Insurance Consultants which trades as Fletcher Smith in Sheffield and North East Insurance Brokers in the North East.
Jensten buys Chris Knott Insurance Consultants to bolster South East presence
Jensten has bought Chris Knott Insurance Consultants adding 19 staff and an office in Hastings to the group.
Jensten completes Burbage and Seymour buys
Jensten has completed the purchases of Melville Burbage and Henry Seymour & Co following final regulatory approval.
Jensten wholesale division split sees MD Simon Taylor exit
Jensten is splitting its wholesale division in a strategic reorganisation that aims to drive organic growth, bolster continued acquisitions and further the integration of future buys.
Market Movement Index: should I stay or should I go?
New research from analyst Broker Insights shows there is plenty of commercial policy movement – particularly in lower premium classes – which indicates strong competition and adequate capacity. But do brokers agree? Rachel Gordon reports.
Jensten makes third acquisition of the year
Jensten Insurance Brokers has added to its schemes and affinities business with the purchase of Robert Gerrard & Co, an insurance broker specialising in the lift and escalator industry.
Jensten secures £170m boost to fund acquisitions with a sale still anticipated
Jensten has secured over £170m in funding over the past six months to help fund a series of upcoming strategic acquisitions and organic growth initiatives with a sale still on the horizon.
Jensten to invest £1m in fledgling brokers through Coversure
Jensten Group will invest up to £1m to help 15 people to start their own brokers this year, with investments made through Coversure.