End of Year Review 2025: Jensten Group’s Jonathan Skinner
Jonathan Skinner, group markets director, Jensten Group is impressed by Dame Sue Langley becoming Lady Mayor of London; raises an eyebrow over John Neal's non moves to Aon and AIG; and predicts a composite insurer will acquire a listed Lloyd’s vehicle.
What has been your insurance/broking related highlight of 2025?Bain Capital acquiring Jensten (…which I’d say if I didn’t work for Jensten!). A ‘coming of age’ for a business with endless ambition.
What has been your biggest insurance/broking related disappointment of 2025?The self-fulfilling prophecy of our industry talking itself into a soft market.
What was the M&A deal or personnel hire that raised your eyebrows the most in 2025 and why?John Neal moving to Aon. Then AIG. Then…
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