James Hallam
James Hallam joins UNA Alliance
Broker becomes UNA's thirteenth network member.
In-depth - High net worth: Water torture
Escape of water claims can be very expensive, but convincing clients to install leak detection systems could save brokers and customers time, money and a lot of inconvenience. Sam Barrett writes
People Moves Round-up: 10 - 21 August 2020
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Jensten Group buys PI broker in second lockdown deal
HTC Associates, based in Derbyshire, brings around £5m in GWP to Jensten.
Jensten to continue M&A pursuit
Simon Taylor, managing director for wholesale, discussed the future of the business as it is announced Bob Darling is set to step down.
Jensten Group replace CEO Darling with Cega's Hardie
Cega Group chief executive Alistair Hardie is to replace Bob Darling as CEO of Jensten Group, the broker has announced.
Jensten Group makes lockdown buy with Senior Wright deal
The moves adds £20m in GWP to the Jensten Group portfolio.
Jensten Group-funder makes Ireland move
Livingbridge has taken a stake in independent personal lines broker Chill Insurance.
RSA's single commercial vehicle exit sparks mixed reactions
RSA criticised for "abandoning the broker sector" after provider says single vehicle business is "no longer broker territory" as brokers refuse to give up on the space.
People Moves Round-up: 30 March - 3 April 2020
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Blog: Open or closed – the branch dilemma facing brokers
As the first working week of self-isolation comes to a close for many, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift looks at the stance brokers are taking in terms shutting up shop or keeping their branches open.
Jensten Group hits acquisition trail
Exclusive: The organisation, formerly known as Coversure, is set to buy across its retail and wholesale divisions.
Coversure reports premium rise for 2019
Turnover remained flat at the franchise business.
People Moves Round-up: 10-14 February
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Andy Fairchild leaves Jensten Group
The former Broker Network CEO joined Jensten (formerly Coversure) in July last year.
Roundtable: Building a brighter future
Our expert panel discusses how brokers and software houses can work together to deliver a smoother journey for customers and what role data will play in future
People Moves: 4-8 November 2019
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News analysis: Broker and MGA concerns mount over MS Amlin pull-out
Provider’s announcement that it is exiting nine lines of business could have serious knock-on effects for the market, reports Sam Barrett
MS Amlin: Brokers highlight regional pull back
Brokers report reduced numbers of staff in the provider’s Chelmsford office and say MS Amlin’s recent action is continuation of providers exiting regions.