James Hallam
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James Hallam buys Motor Race Consultants
The specialist broker is based in Dorking and was bought for an undisclosed sum.
Christmas Q&A with Peter Blanc and Bob Darling
Aston Scott's group CEO admits his love of brussel sprouts, while Coversure's MD reveals the Xmas movie that he would unwind to.
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Seventeen Group reports profit up 12%
Retention and the strength of client relationship has generated new business.
James Hallam launches sport division
Broker recruits new team from Integro.
James Hallam opens Birmingham office
The London-based broker is expanding its national footprint.
James Hallam becomes Lloyd’s registered
The broker is now set to expand its specialist lines offering.
Seventeen Group buys Annandale Insurance Brokers
Annandale will retain its name and staff.
Seventeen Group aims to double in size over five years
Managing director Paul Anscombe also says the group is currently in negotiations for acquisitions.
Seventeen Group's pre-tax profit falls by 3.5% to £743,614
Group's turnover for the year to the end of December 2014 rises to £9.48m from £9.25m a year earlier.
Coversure hits “record” earnings
Franchise sees turnover grow 3% to £5.8m as managing director hails the results as a “record” for the business despite profit dip.
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FCA cancels ex Coversure franchisee's permissions
Regulator says Mark Cleaver failed to co-operate and disclose details of his business.
Seventeen Group buys Professional Insurance Advisers
Second deal for broker in two months.
Seventeen Group buys Thompson and Partners
The broker's previous owner joins James Hallam as head of its newly created credit and marine division.
Anscombe targets buying specialist brokers following funding deal
Seventeen Group to expand in specialist lines after securing finance arrangements with Clydesdale Bank.
James Hallam sells IFA arm
Somerville Financial Services picks up broker’s financial services operation.
James Hallam to work with Liability & General
Broker to partner with Liability & General on construction and SME in the Eastern region.
James Hallam joins Biba
Broker is led by IBSC chair.
Staveley Head completes double hire
Staveley Head has recruited Jason Waldron and James McManus as part of its growth plans.
Coversure personal lines boss Dawson to join Policy Plan
Dawson pays tribute to "family-orientated" broker after "amicable" departure.
Coversure opens four new offices across the UK
Broker grants franchises for new regional branches.
Coversure opens fourth Essex franchise
Coversure Insurance Services has opened a new branch in Brentwood following the appointment of Dawn McNamara and Neal Brezina who have joined from South Essex Insurance Brokers.