James Hallam
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.
Seventeen Group makes third acquisition of the year
Seventeen Group has purchased Watford-based Jannard Quadrant Insurance Brokers, which has a total gross written premium amounting to £3.5m.
In Depth: Cyber risk and AI – friend or foe?
The rise of artificial intelligence signals both a threat and opportunity for UK firms in pursuit of a cyber-secure future. But how can brokers help clients stay on the winning side, asks Saxon East.
In Depth: New dimensions in cyber risk
UK businesses are under increasing threat from cyber attack, yet it remains one of the most underinsured risks. Saxon East reports
Jensten completes on Scrutton Bland deal
Jensten has completed on the acquisition of Scrutton Bland Insurance Brokers following final regulatory approval.
Jensten buys hair and beauty specialist Henry Seymour & Co
Jensten has bolstered its schemes offering by buying Henry Seymour & Co, adding 66,000 policyholders to the business.
People Moves: 18 – 22 March 2024
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Seventeen makes double buy
Seventeen Group has bought a book of business from Hendricks Insurance in Scotland and snapped up Keith Miller Insurance Services in England in its first purchases of 2024.
Interactive insurance broker UK M&A Map 2024
In 2023, Insurance Age reported on 114 UK broker deals with Brown & Brown Europe leading the way with 21.
Jensten strikes first deal of 2024 with Home Counties buy
Jensten has bought community broker Melville Burbage, its first deal of 2024.
People Moves: 22 – 26 January 2024
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Premium finance brings businesses benefits beyond instalments
A new survey, conducted by Insurance Age and Close Brothers Premium Finance, reveals that while most commercial brokers discuss premium finance with their clients, they do not always highlight other key advantages beyond spreading the cost. Rachel Gordon…