Jensten Group has announced a restructure and changes to its Executive leadership team as part of its long‑term growth strategy, including the creation of two new C-Suite roles to support delivery of its five‑year business plan.
Jensten is reshaping its business into two clearly defined trading divisions: Broking, and Product & Distribution.
The Broking division will include Regional Broking, Specialist Lines & London Markets as well as The Jensten Network. A new role, CEO of Broking, reporting directly to the Group Chief Executive, Rob Organ, has been established to lead this division with a focus on driving sustainable growth, positive client outcomes, process optimisation and attracting talent into the Group’s broking operations.
Gareth Birch will take up the role of CEO Broking for the Jensten Group with effect from 1 May 2026 (subject to regulatory approval). Gareth brings more than 20 years’ experience in the insurance broking sector, having most recently served as Managing Director, SME and Personal Lines, UK Retail at Gallagher. He joins with a strong reputation for building high‑performing teams and delivering growth at scale.
The new Product & Distribution division will include Jensten’s market leading Schemes & Affinity businesses and MGA, Jensten Underwriting. These combined businesses will be led by a soon to be appointed CEO of Product & Distribution, the move designed to strengthen alignment between product development, underwriting capability and distribution strategy.
Robert Organ, Group Chief Executive of Jensten, said:
“These changes reflect the scale of our ambition and our commitment to building a leadership structure that supports consistent growth, accountability, and focus. Gareth brings outstanding experience and insight, and I’m delighted to welcome him to Jensten.”
Gareth Birch added:
“Having built so successfully over the past five years Jensten is at a very exciting point in its development. With Bain’s support and a newly established Group Board this is a fantastic time to be getting onboard; I am thrilled to be joining Rob and the team and can’t wait to get started.”
The leadership changes follow the recent appointments of David McMillan and Andy Homer as Non‑Executive Directors, which strengthened Jensten’s governance and strategic capability.
