Jelf Group
C-Suite - Broker: From price to advice
The agenda of the broker must change, with a renewed focus on understanding customers, says Phil Barton, chief executive, Jelf.
Jelf buys claims firm Hamilton Bond Group
Jelf has acquired Worcester-based claims consultant Hamilton Bond Group with CEO Alex Alway citing the purchase as a response to challenges imposed on brokers under the Insurance Act.
Directors’ and Officers’: Time for expansion
With the modern ‘blame culture’, directors’ and officers’ cover should be an easy sell – so what is holding it back and how can this be overcome?
Willis and Miller merger a ‘tragedy’, says Gallagher boss Ross
Willis’ planned acquisition of Miller has been labelled "a tragedy" for the market by Arthur J Gallagher International CEO David Ross.
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season is drawing to a close, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk miserable Christmas songs, Die Hard and Mr Blobby...
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season gets well and truly underway, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk New Year's resolutions, champagne and history books...
Beaumonts deal over a year in the making, claims Jelf CEO
Jelf and Yorkshire-based Beaumonts Insurance Group were in discussions for more than a year before the terms of the takeover were agreed, group CEO Alex Alway has revealed.
Jelf builds northern presence with Beaumonts acquisition
Jelf has widened its footprint in the north of England with the acquisition of Yorkshire-based broker Beaumonts Insurance Group.
Review of the Year: Health
Health insurance personalities reflect on the past year and look forward to 2015, with high hopes for improving the profile of health insurance through technology – as well as addressing issues surrounding costs and implementing a more holistic approach…
Jelf network Purple reaps benefits of market 'turmoil'
Jelf Group CEO Alex Alway says current "market turmoil" has benefited the company's broker network Purple Partnership.
Jelf Group insurance revenues rise 14.4%
Jelf Group has seen revenues from its insurance business grow 14.4% to £55.2m for the year ended 30 September 2014.
Jelf adds LV products to panel after strengthening partnership deal
LV has become a strategic partner of broker Jelf in a deal that will see all of the insurer’s commercial products available through the Jelf panel.
Jelf targets £1m Scottish income as it opens shop in Glasgow
Jelf has recruited two former Marsh executives to lead a new office in Glasgow, which gives the Bristol-based intermediary its first base in Scotland.
Jelf purchases Midlands broker Cronin & Co
Jelf has completed a deal to purchase Barnt Green-based intermediary Cronin & Co Corporate Insurance Brokers, adding to the consolidator’s presence in the Midlands.
C-Suite - Broker: Brokers mustn’t be shortsighted
At the heart of being a community broker is the need to serve owner‑managed SME clients that represent the bedrock of the economy.
Lewis tipped to lead long-term transformation of RSA's UK business
Brokers and analysts have welcomed former Zurich UK general insurance chief executive Steve Lewis' move to RSA, with expectations he will make a "big difference" at the insurer.
Hanks bolsters NED portfolio with Open GI and Powerplace role
Former Allianz Commercial general manager Chris Hanks has added to his non-executive portfolio after agreeing to join the board as a NED of Open GI and Powerplace.
Hanks joins Jelf Group board as NED
Jelf Group has appointed Chris Hanks as non-executive director adding to his role as chairman of Jelf's broker network Purple Partnership.
Jelf sees 14.6% increase in insurance business revenue
Broker Jelf has reported a 14.6% increase in revenue for its insurance business to £26.8m (2013: £23.4m) for the six months ending 31 March 2014.
Increased regulation is no excuse for service decline, brokers tell insurers
Survey shows insurers and brokers disagree over reason for customer service drop
C Suite - Broker: Universality challenge
The basic principle that underpins insurance is that of pooling of risk.
Broker networks: better together?
With major firms such as Aviva among those to sever their network ties, how can broker networks remain attractive to potential members?
Deakin insists retail CEO Blanc is in it for the long haul as AJG buys Oval
Commercial director hoping for third time lucky after Colosso and McManus exits
Market Moves - 20 March 2014
Who has moved where in the insurance industry this week.