James Hallam
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.
Seventeen Group buys Torbay Insurance Services
Seventeen Group has added Torbay Insurance Services to its portfolio for an undisclosed sum in a move that completed at the end of April.
Tasker Insurance Brokers becomes Jensten as group streamlines brands
The Jensten Group has a revealed a transformation programme to simplify its corporate structure, systems, and brands.
New broker NW Risk Solutions launches
NWRS, led by MD Peter Stevenson, has joined James Hallam's Appointed Representative Partnership Programme.
Andy Fairchild joins Acrisure
Fairchild has been added to the team as an advisor as the US-headquartered broker looks to expand into the UK retail market.
Jensten sees turnover rise as it reveals deal spend for 2021
The business made four acquisitions during the year and also reports a loss of £13.6m.
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Jensten adds to London Market and underwriting construction teams
The business has added expertise to its Senior Wright and City Underwriters operations.
Jensten completes Tasker deal
The move sees Robert Organ take on the MD role for Jensten Retail as the business announces further board changes.
Tasker to push forward with more deals
CEO Robert Organ highlighted how recent buy, PI specialist Insure Risk, was a good fit for the business and chats through its move to join Jensten.