James Hallam
Insurers and brokers detail employee help amid cost-of-living crisis
Numerous insurers and brokers have revealed one-off payments and wage increases for staff as the cost of living crisis hits worker's pockets. Insurance Age details some of the financial and other help being provided below.
Jensten completes Ravenhall buy
The Jensten Group has completed the purchase of Ravenhall Risk Solutions, following final regulatory approval, bringing an additional 2,500 clients and 25 staff to the group.
Seventeen Group returns to profit in 2021
Seventeen Group has posted a 27.2% increase in turnover for 2021 to £31.2m.
News analysis: Post FCA Covid-19 test case how are brokers finding the BI market?
Business interruption was put in the spotlight during Covid-19, as insurers insisted that the pandemic was not covered in policies, Insurance Age looks at how BI has changed since then.
Andy Fairchild signs up at CGI
Ex-Broker Network boss Andy Fairchild has teamed up with global IT services and business consulting firm CGI as a brand ambassador, Insurance Age can reveal.
People Moves: 12-16 September 2022
The latest personnel changes within the insurance industry.
Coversure Poole owner John Palmer buys Croydon franchise
Owner of three Coversure franchises, John Palmer, has purchased Coversure Croydon with plans to buy more.
In Depth: Underinsurance and the value of risk management
Sam Barrett explores the threat of increasing underinsurance amid a cost of living crisis and asks how brokers can help their clients and ensure they are covered to the right level
Jensten rolls out combined underwriting business
The Jensten Group has brought Policyfast, City Underwriters and Gresham Underwriting together under a single brand with the launch of Jensten Underwriting.
Seventeen Group snaps up Broker Scotland
Seventeen Group has acquired Broker Scotland, a property specialist broker, for an undisclosed sum.
Seventeen Group buys Scottish broker CCRS
Seventeen Group has bought Glasgow-based broker CCRS for an undisclosed sum.
Jensten flags healthy acquisition pipeline
CEO Alistair Hardie said the organisation has a series of deals in play following its buy of J. Bennett & Sons but warned that the Financial Conduct Authority can be slow to approve acquisitions.
Jensten makes fourth deal in a month
The Jensten Group has acquired J. Bennett & Son Insurance Brokers and its Oxford-based subsidiary, Mathews Comfort & Co, for an undisclosed sum.
Seventeen Group snaps up Bryce Smith & Partners
Seventeen Group has completed the purchase of London-based Bryce Smith & Partners for an undisclosed sum.
Jensten buys MGA Origin
The Jensten Group has bought SME specialist managing general agent Origin UW for an undisclosed sum.
Refinancing gives Seventeen the ammunition for deals, says Paul Anscombe
Seventeen Group has deals in the pipeline and the firepower to continue to buy after completing its refinancing with Ares Management, according to CEO Paul Anscombe.
Seventeen Group completes refinancing
Seventeen Group, the parent firm of broker James Hallam, has refinanced with Ares Management.
Jensten buys Ravenhall Risk Solutions
The Jensten Group has acquired Leeds-based broker Ravenhall Risk Solutions for an undisclosed sum.
Jensten Group renames and combines London Market proposition
Jensten Group has rebranded its London Market businesses which include Lloyd’s broker Senior Wright, and Lloyd’s and wholesale broker Tasker & Partners, as Jensten London Markets.
Jensten expects to reach £500m GWP goal by the end of the year
Jensten Group is set to beat the deadline it set itself to reach £500m GWP according to retail managing director, Robert Organ.