Jelf Group
Career Development: Axa Insurance secures industry first for customer experience
Axa Insurance has become the first insurer to secure a three star Investor in Customers ‘Exceptional’ rating across both its personal and commercial lines broker businesses.
ABI: On the ropes?
A loss of members has raised concerns about the future of the ABI, but is the esteemed trade association weakened – or poised to make a resurgence?
C-Suite - Broker: On closer inspection
For the Insurance Act to work, insurers and brokers must agree what is classed as fair presentation.
Page to exit Marsh in new year
CEO of Marsh’s UK commercial and consumer division Julie Page will leave the broker in the new year, as reported by Insurance Age today (11 December).
Barton elevated to Jelf CEO following business restructure
Phil Barton is to take on the role of Jelf CEO, succeeding Alex Alway who is to join the Marsh board as a non-executive director.
Interview: Aviva Commercial Lines: On top of the world
Three of Aviva’s commercial lines management team tell Post their plans for building on a business that is already in good shape.
Marsh completes Jelf acquisition
Marsh has completed its acquisition of Jelf after the deal was approved by regulatory authorities and Jelf's shareholders.
Ninety-nine percent of Jelf shareholders approve takeover by Marsh
An overwhelming majority of Jelf shareholders have voted to approve the broker's £258m takeover by Marsh.
London market diversity under the microscope as consolidation continues unabated
The London market is in danger of becoming too consolidated as a result of the current M&A wave, commentators have warned, with market diversity dependent on small start-up businesses emerging in the coming years.
Market Moves - 17 September 2015
All the latest recruitment news from the world of insurance.
Too early to predict redundancies or rebrand following Jelf deal says Weil
Marsh UK and Ireland CEO Mark Weil says it is too early to know what staff changes or rebranding will take place following the global broker's acquisition of Jelf, announced yesterday (10 September).
Marsh and Jelf confirm £258m acquisition
Marsh and Jelf have agreed on the terms of a cash acquisition that will see Marsh acquire the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of Jelf.
C-Suite - Broker: The scourge of predatory pricing
The industry needs to ditch the tactic of winning new business with the hook of low price.
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.
PIB tipped to make rival Jelf bid as GRP refutes interest
Brendan McManus’s PIB has been tipped as a potential alternative bidder for Jelf amid doubts other businesses have the financial firepower to outbid broking giant Marsh.
Marsh eyes Jelf acquisition as takeover talks confirmed
Jelf has confirmed it is in takeover discussions with Marsh in relation to the global broker acquiring the entire issued and to-be-issued ordinary share capital of Jelf.
Jelf swoops for North London broker Libra
Jelf has grown its southern footprint by acquiring Watford-based broker Libra Insurance Services.
Blog: GI hopes high on FCA successor as Wheatley is shredded
The soon to be deposed Financial Conduct Authority CEO Martin ‘shoot first ask questions later' Wheatley this week admitted he is "disappointed to be moving on with a sense of unfinished business".
British Insurance Awards 2015: The winners
AIG, LV and Wilby were among the big winners at the British Insurance Awards – collecting two gongs apiece.
PE investment and consolidation to continue in broking following flurry of deals
Consolidation and private equity investment are far from reaching their zenith in the broking sector, according to market insiders, who have tipped brokers Be Wiser, Jelf and Autonet Insurance Services as attractive prospects for buyers.
Jelf plots commercial acquisitions in mid-market boost
Jelf is looking for acquisition opportunities in the commercial market alongside plans to grow the insurance division's mid-market presence, according to group CEO Alex Alway.
Head to head: Is it inevitable that SME will go automated?
This year’s Biba conference has the theme ‘Delivering our promise’. With that in mind, Post asked some leading industry figures to go head-to-head on SMEs.
Jelf Group's H1 revenues jump 11%
Jelf Group's revenues have jumped 11% to £43.7m for the six months ended 31 March 2015 from £39.3m in 2014.