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The Jensten Group has acquired Leeds-based broker Ravenhall Risk Solutions for an undisclosed sum. The deal, which is subject to approval by the FCA, bolsters Jensten’s regional presence in Yorkshire and is the Group’s latest step in its ‘buy and build’ strategy. Ravenhall focuses on servicing commercial and personal clients in the region. Additionally, the business has … Read more

The Jensten Group has today launched Jensten London Markets, bringing its London market operations and teams together under one single brand, with plans to grow the business. The move sees Lloyd’s broker Senior Wright, which specialises in liability, construction, engineering, and related industries, and Tasker & Partners, the specialist Lloyd’s and London Market wholesale broking … Read more

The Jensten Group has embarked upon a significant transformation programme across the business which will see the Group simplify its corporate structure, systems, and brands. The restructure will see the business rationalise over a period of time into five key trading divisions with the introduction of four new brands over the next few months; Jensten … Read more

Exciting New Roles In The Placement and Mergers and Acquisitions Teams In response to another year of exceptional growth, the Jensten Group is delighted to announce the creation of four more roles within its Placement and Mergers and Acquisitions teams. In 2021 we welcomed over 150 talented professionals to our ranks, and we plan to … Read more

The Jensten Group has appointed Lauren Barwell as Group People Director, effective 31st January 2022. Lauren joins from Octopus Investments and previously held senior roles at RSA. Lauren will lead the human resources team and oversee the implementation of the Jensten Group Employee Value Proposition, and the key people-centric elements of the Group’s growth strategy. … Read more

The Jensten Group has appointed Steve Folkard as Group Risk and Compliance Director, effective 1st December 2021. Steve will be responsible for leading the risk and compliance team across the rapidly expanding Jensten Group portfolio. Under Steve’s direction the team will be focused on delivering best in class support to the Group’s franchised and non-franchised … Read more

Jensten Group has expanded its Wholesale Division’s liability and construction operation with two key hires. Paul Snashall joins Senior Wright as Liability and Construction Placing Broker to drive growth across its existing book of high-end, high-value construction clients. Stuart Daffin has joined City Underwriters as Senior Construction Underwriter to head up the development of a … Read more

The Jensten Group has completed its acquisition of the Tasker Insurance Group following regulatory approval. The deal includes Tasker Insurance Brokers, Tasker & Partners, and Gresham Underwriting. Completion of the deal also sees Robert Organ take on the role of Managing Director, Jensten Retail, and Graeme Lalley, COO of Jensten Group with responsibility for technology … Read more

The Jensten Group has appointed Jonathan Skinner to the newly created role of Group Placement Director and Amy Smith as Group Marketing Director. Jonathan will take up the position later this year, and will join the Jensten Group Executive Committee, which recently welcomed Amy Smith as Group Marketing Director. Amy joined Jensten Group in August … Read more

The Tasker Insurance Group has acquired Insure Risk Limited, subject to FCA approval. The deal is the second within the past 12 months for Tasker Insurance and the fifth over the past 2 and a half years and supports Tasker’s strategy of expanding further on its existing regional footprint and extending its specialist capabilities. It … Read more

The Jensten Group has acquired Tasker Insurance Group for an undisclosed sum. The transformational deal, which includes Tasker Insurance Brokers, Tasker & Partners and Gresham Underwriting, marks a significant step forward for the acquisitive Jensten Group towards its target of £500m gross written premium within the next 3-5 years. The deal is subject to regulatory … Read more

The Jensten Finance team has been highly commended in the 2021 Finance Team of the Year Awards, sponsored by Finatal. Finishing 3rd overall in the UK, they were the only financial services team to feature as a finalist, attracting some 30 nominations from a broad range of staff, shareholders, insurers, advisors, suppliers, and franchisees. The … Read more

The Jensten Group has acquired Advance Insurance Agencies (“Advance”), a specialist personal and commercial lines broker based in Wiltshire for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition, the second this year, is part of Jensten’s ambitious buy and build growth strategy focused on expanding its specialist capability. Advance, which has offices in Chippenham, Swindon, Westbury, and Trowbridge, … Read more

Jensten Group acquires Packetts as it forges ahead with mid-market expansion drive. The Jensten Group has boosted its UK offering following the acquisition of specialist mid-market commercial broker Sydney Packett & Sons of Shipley, Yorkshire, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is part of Jensten’s ambitious buy and build growth strategy focused on expanding its … Read more

Bob Darling has announced his intention to step-down as CEO of Jensten Group on the 5th August. Mr Darling will remain on the Jensten Board and will continue to support the Group’s ambitious ongoing acquisitions programme and its retail business, Coversure, on a part-time basis. Mr Darling will be succeeded by Alistair Hardie. Mr Darling … Read more

Jensten Group Limited, a leading UK broking and insurance group, has received regulatory approval to acquire 100% of the share capital of HTC Associates Limited (“HTC”). The acquisition is expected to complete at the end of July 2020. HTC is a Professional Indemnity (PI) specialist retail broker based in Derbyshire. It will continue to function … Read more