Coversure
Meeting private equity: Simon Peet, Livingbridge
Private equity is driving an M&A boom in UK broking but often we don't know who is behind it. Insurance Age gets to know the key figures.
Jensten moves in for second deal this month
It has bought Advance Insurance Agencies to act as a specialist personal lines hub for its franchisees and broking operation.
Jensten to accelerate M&A pace
CEO Alistair Hardie explains how the business is planning to grow in 2021.
Jensten acquires Packetts
The deal adds £13m in GWP to Jensten Group which is targeting £500m in GWP.
Jensten reports loss in first full year results
The figures follow the management buy-out and include all areas of the business formerly known as Coversure.
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.