Seventeen Group
Seventeen snaffles AR Mint
Seventeen Group has bought up Mint Insurance Brokers, which has been an appointed representative of its broking subsidiary James Hallam since 2020, and unveiled two further purchases.
My Perfect Broker Week: Seventeen Group’s Paul Anscombe
To tie in with the first ever UK Broker Week, we asked our speakers to outline what their perfect working week would look like. Paul Anscombe, the CEO of Seventeen Group, shares his thoughts.
James Hallam rebrands Scottish buys
James Hallam has rebranded CCRS and Broker Scotland, having snapped up the Scottish brokers in August 2022.
Soaring property owners’ premiums hit record high
Property owners’ premiums rose by 9.3%, according to recent figures for the first quarter of 2023 from Acturis, which will be published by Insurance Age on Monday 12 June.
Big brokers making ‘silly money’ blamed for FCA property commission crackdown
Large brokers taking ‘silly commissions’ are being blamed for the Financial Conduct Authority’s crackdown in buildings’ insurance.
Brokers must priortise staff engagement as the 'great resignation' continues to bite in 2023
Brokers have stressed the need to keep staff engaged as resignations and recruitment struggles don't look to be going away any time soon. Sophie Locke-Cooper details how the post-pandemic period of reflection is still being felt today.
The stats: Q3 - Feeling the squeeze as commercial continues to climb
Recent figures for Q3 from Acturis show policyholders remain under intense pressure as premiums rise across all business classes, reports Rachel Gordon
Blog: What next for ex-Zurich retail boss Martin?
As revealed by Insurance Age, Zurich head of retail Dave Martin has flown the nest. With the next home yet to be announced Emmanuel Kenning looks at where he might land
Seventeen Group returns to profit in 2021
Seventeen Group has posted a 27.2% increase in turnover for 2021 to £31.2m.
More acquisitions on the horizon for Seventeen Group
Seventeen Group is poised to strike more deals before the end of this year and into 2023 with European expansion on the agenda, according to CEO Paul Anscombe.
Seventeen Group snaps up Broker Scotland
Seventeen Group has acquired Broker Scotland, a property specialist broker, for an undisclosed sum.
Seventeen Group buys Scottish broker CCRS
Seventeen Group has bought Glasgow-based broker CCRS for an undisclosed sum.
Seventeen Group snaps up Bryce Smith & Partners
Seventeen Group has completed the purchase of London-based Bryce Smith & Partners for an undisclosed sum.
Refinancing gives Seventeen the ammunition for deals, says Paul Anscombe
Seventeen Group has deals in the pipeline and the firepower to continue to buy after completing its refinancing with Ares Management, according to CEO Paul Anscombe.
Seventeen Group completes refinancing
Seventeen Group, the parent firm of broker James Hallam, has refinanced with Ares Management.
Seventeen Group buys Torbay Insurance Services
Seventeen Group has added Torbay Insurance Services to its portfolio for an undisclosed sum in a move that completed at the end of April.
Industry braces for "very active few weeks" following Axa vs Wolseley BI ruling
Market experts think the Axa and Corbin & King verdict could spark a chain reaction in the insurance industry, leading to a reopening of claims and renegotiated settlements.
And finally – February 2022
The lighter side of the broking world including, the cartoon, pet of the month and the industry's charity endeavours.
New broker NW Risk Solutions launches
NWRS, led by MD Peter Stevenson, has joined James Hallam's Appointed Representative Partnership Programme.
News analysis: Consolidators put up 'for sale' signs
Following Howden’s acquisition of Aston Lark, Insurance Age reached out to M&A advisers and brokers to get some insight into the future for the current crop of consolidators.
Should brokers go down the employee ownership route?
Experts say employee ownership increases staff retention and encourages staff to work together, but take-up among brokers is low.
Seventeen Group expects further growth in 2022
CEO Paul Anscombe flags how M&A and organic growth are helping the business expand despite the £670,000 cost of Covid.
Seventeen Group blames Covid and M&A costs for profit slip
Despite a sharp drop in pre-tax profit, the broker managed to achieve increased turnover for the year ended 31 December 2020.
Allianz restructure sparks mixed reactions
Brokers say senior exits at the provider lead to “some concern but also some opportunity” as the insurer is slammed for focusing on larger corporate consolidator relationships in recent months.