SME ambitions behind Marsh interest in Jelf but integration remains an issue
Marsh’s potential acquisition of Jelf would allow the global broker to realise its SME ambitions and extend its regional presence, according to industry insiders who have warned the possible integration process must be handled carefully.
Jelf this morning confirmed via a London Stock Exchange note that it had entered into takeover discussions with Marsh but that any deal remained a long way off.
News of the interest from Marsh has
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