Jelf Group
Jelf Manson recruits Askew as North West director
Manchester broker Jelf Manson has appointed former CBG Group managing director Mike Askew as a new director for the North West region.
Jelf brings Riverside into the fold following acquisition
Jelf Insurance Brokers chief executive Phil Barton has welcomed Purple Partnership member Riverside Insurance Brokers’ decision to “take the next step” and join Jelf following the acquisition of the Kent-based business.
Allianz and Jelf renew engineering insurance arrangement
Jelf has reached a ‘preferred partner’ deal with Allianz Engineering that will see the insurer provide a new three-year facility for the majority of the broker’s engineering insurance and inspection business.
Brokers could be probed in personal accident policy mis-selling investigation
Shadow business secretary accuses six employment agencies of mis-selling.
Jelf CEO not averse to more M&A activity despite organic investment
Jelf Group chief executive Alex Alway has vowed to continue to invest in organic growth within the insurance broking division, despite the successful integration of The Insurance Partnership contributing to an uptick in 2013 revenues.
Jelf insurance revenues up £2.2m in 2013 amid strong Purple Partnership performance
Jelf increased its EBITAE margin from 12.8% to 14% year on year within its insurance broking business in 2013, where revenues were also ahead of 2012 (£46.1m) at £48.3m for the full year ended 30 September.
Review of the Year: Health Insurance: Return to health
Health insurance personalities reflect on the past year and look forward to 2014, with high hopes for improving customer service and numbers as well as seeing an end to the EHIC scandal.
Directors’ & Officers’: Much aD&O about nothing
Despite some predicting an uncertain period for the directors’ & officers’ sector following a government discussion paper and a high-profile claim refusal, unconcerned market insiders explain why education is their current priority.
Brokers concerned by latest Aviva exits as Hudson and Robinson jump ship
Pair’s departure follows those of Clayden, Spencer and Deakin in recent months.
Market Moves: UK General hires former BMW man and Sue Langley returns to industry
This week saw a surge of appointments among insurers, with fresh faces at AIG, Allianz and UK General. The latter swooped for a former BMW man to serve as schemes director, while others looked to more conventional sources. Former Lloyd’s and Hiscox boss…
High Street Brokers: Word on the street
While many had expected the increase in alternative methods of buying insurance to signal the demise of high-street brokers, they are still going strong. What are they doing right?
Hanks named Purple Partnership non-exec chair
Former Allianz Commercial boss Chris Hanks has been named non-executive chairman of Jelf-owned broker network Purple Partnership.
Jelf trading update reports 'positive' H2
A trading update from Jelf has revealed the broker experienced a positive second half of 2012, with results expected to be in line with market expectations.
Purple Partnership chairman Finch to step down
Independent broker network Purple Partnership has announced that non-executive chairman Alec Finch is to step down from 31 October.
Redundancies predicted as Gallagher seeks synergies following Giles deal
Sources expect AJG to reduce number of regional offices to cut costs
Jelf Insurance Partnership launches motorsport division
Jelf Insurance Partnership is launching a motorsport division and expanding its teams in Hull and Leeds, it announced today.
Higos hires UK General's schemes sales manager
Higos Insurance Services has bolstered its its team with the appointment of Ralph Hann as schemes manager.
Bluefin hires client services director from Jelf
Andy Purnell has been hired by Bluefin Insurance as a client services director in its Bristol office.
In Series: Claims: Problems shared
In a price-sensitive environment, can claims service with an emphasis on communication play a role in retaining customers?
Jelf and Hiscox offer tailored insurance for interim managers
Jelf, Hiscox and the Interim Management Associationhave joined forces to offer interim managers access to tailored insurance packages.
Hiscox signs deal with Jelf
Hiscox has partnered with Jelf to supply for the broker’s management liability business.
Leader: A tale of two acquisitions
Making an acquisition is never easy. There are due diligence reviews to be done to ensure a potential target business works in terms of overall strategy, and that there are no hidden surprises, while the most successful deals are founded on sound…
Jelf deal marks return to form, says Alway
"Most if not all" of The Insurance Partnership directors are expected to accept the majority of the purchase price in shares, according to chief executive of the broker's new owner Jelf Group, Alex Alway.
Jelf buys The Insurance Partnership
Jelf has completed a deal to acquire Yorkshire-based regional broker The Insurance Partnership.