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Riot Guidance: How To Claim Compensation In The Event Of A Riot 600 400 James Hallam

Riot Guidance: How To Claim Compensation In The Event Of A Riot

In light of the unrest and rioting taking place throughout of the UK, we are aware that some of our clients and their businesses may have been affected. We want to do all we can to ensure you are fairly compensated for any loss of earnings. If you have been impacted by the recent disturbances,…

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James Hallam Open New Cyber & Technology Hub – August 2024 1920 1284 James Hallam

James Hallam Open New Cyber & Technology Hub – August 2024

Seventeen Group broking subsidiary, James Hallam, has opened a new Cyber & Technology Hub at Exeter Science Park. This extends James Hallam’s branch network in the South West to four, being Plymouth, Penzance, Torbay and now Exeter. It also brings a specialist team together to focus on the fastest growing area of the economy and…

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Seventeen Group acquires Gen2 Group 1184 540 James Hallam

Seventeen Group acquires Gen2 Group

Seventeen Group are pleased to announce our latest acquisition, Midlands based Gen2 Broking, led by Jon Nottingham, Paul Masters and Paul Dudley. Gen2 controls £5M GWP and has focused on corporate clients in the Midlands region and beyond. Seventeen Group CEO Paul Anscombe comments: “Seventeen Group has known Jon Nottingham for many years and sees…

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Seventeen Group Acquires East Pennine Insurance Consultants 1184 540 James Hallam

Seventeen Group Acquires East Pennine Insurance Consultants

Seventeen Group has acquired East Pennine Insurance Consultants (EPIC) which trades as Fletcher Smith in Sheffield and North East Insurance Brokers in the North East. The business was originally formed in 1985 and controls £6.1M GWP. There are 9 staff in total, including Directors Steve Brooke and Simon Walton. EPIC has a strong presence in…

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Press Release – Seventeen Group Latest Acquisitions 1184 540 James Hallam

Press Release – Seventeen Group Latest Acquisitions

Seventeen Group are pleased to announce the completion of two acquisitions this month. Firstly, we have acquired Wisemans Insurance Services Limited based in Ashford Surrey. This is a general broker employing 9 staff and handling total premiums of £3.5M. The vendors have been known to Seventeen for many years and both parties felt strongly that…

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Important Notice – Changes to the Motor Insurance Database 1184 540 James Hallam

Important Notice – Changes to the Motor Insurance Database

The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) is transforming, moving its services to a new cloud-based platform called Navigate. Link here – Replatforming (mib.org.uk) The first service to migrate is the Motor Insurance Database (MID), with all customer data moving to the new platform by 29 April 2024. Important From 22 April, the MIB will reach out…

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Press Release – Seventeen Group acquires Jannard Quadrant Insurance Brokers Limited 1184 540 James Hallam

Press Release – Seventeen Group acquires Jannard Quadrant Insurance Brokers Limited

Seventeen Group is pleased to announce its third acquisition of the year, Watford based Jannard Quadrant. The business was owned by Stephen Sweden and Geoff Callaway, both of whom will remain and eventually move into Seventeen Group’s existing Watford office along with the wider Jannard Quadrant team. Total GWP amounts to £3.5M, comprised mainly of…

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Press Release – Roy Standish appointed to James Hallam Board – March 2024 1184 540 James Hallam

Press Release – Roy Standish appointed to James Hallam Board – March 2024

Seventeen Group are pleased to announce the appointment of Roy Standish to the board of broking subsidiary James Hallam with effect from March 2024. Having joined the business in 2019, Standish originally oversaw James Hallam’s Partnership Broker programme before subsequently taking responsibility for Insurer Relationships. Going forward, he will retain these responsibilities but additionally assist…

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Press Release – Seventeen Group completes two acquisitions – March 2024 1184 540 James Hallam

Press Release – Seventeen Group completes two acquisitions – March 2024

Seventeen Group is pleased to announce the following two acquisitions in March. Firstly, we have acquired a book of business relating to Hendricks Insurance which is based near St Andrews in Scotland. As part of the transaction, Hendricks owner Ritchie Sherret will be joining Seventeen Group along with his team of four staff. Gross Written…

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Seventeen Group 2022 Results 1310 776 James Hallam

Seventeen Group 2022 Results

Seventeen Group is pleased to announce our 2022 results. Overall Group income rose by 19% from £31.2M to £37.2M and adjusted EBITDA increased by 34% from £4.8M to £6.4M. Four acquisitions were made in 2022 and when the full year impact of these acquisitions are taken into account our EBITDA increases to £7.6M. Whilst acquisitions…

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Seventeen Group board appointments 1920 1280 James Hallam

Seventeen Group board appointments

Seventeen Group announce the appointment of Howard Fryer and Ajay Tailor to the Seventeen Group Limited board. Howard Fryer joined Seventeen Group in 2015 and is the Chief Trading Officer of broking subsidiary James Hallam. He retains this role whilst also stepping up to the Group Board. Ajay Tailor joined Seventeen Group early in 2023…

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Seventeen Group Acquires Mint Insurance Brokers Limited 1920 1280 James Hallam

Seventeen Group Acquires Mint Insurance Brokers Limited

Seventeen Group has acquired Mint Insurance Brokers Limited, with the deal completing 3rd August. Mint is a City of London based broker, established and led by Brian Bendle and Manjit Gill along with Director Oliver Wharmby, with a Total GWP of £13m. The business places retail and wholesale business within the London Market and handles…

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Seventeen Group Announces James Hallam in Scotland 1920 1280 James Hallam

Seventeen Group Announces James Hallam in Scotland

James Hallam held a reception in Glasgow for over 100 guest to outline our plans for expansion in Scotland. We originally established our presence in Glasgow in 2009 and now employ over 80 staff in three offices. The Glasgow offices of CCRS and Broker Scotland have rebranded to James Hallam at the end of June…

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The Champions Group turns one! 1920 1280 James Hallam

The Champions Group turns one!

This time last year the Champions Group was founded by Seventeen Group to drive forward environmental education for staff across the company. The Champions Group is headed up by board members Paul Anscombe, Diana Bratt and Alan Roe, with representatives joining from offices across the UK. The main goal of our Champions is to provide…

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Chartered Insurance Broker Status 1920 1280 James Hallam

Chartered Insurance Broker Status

James Hallam is delighted to announce that our Chartered Insurance Broker Status has successfully been renewed for another year by the Chartered Insurance Institute, we first obtained this accreditation in 2016. Each firm that holds this status adheres to an ethical code that underpins broader commitments to professional values. Our corporate chartered status is a…

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Seventeen Group 2021 Results 1920 1280 James Hallam

Seventeen Group 2021 Results

Seventeen Group is pleased to announce its financial results for the year ending 31st December 2021. The Group reported a 27% increase in revenue over the prior year from £24.5m to £31.2m and increased EBITDA from £3.57M to £4.82M. This growth was fuelled through strong trading within both James Hallam and Touchstone with new business…

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Seventeen Group Acquires CCRS Brokers LTD 1920 1280 James Hallam

Seventeen Group Acquires CCRS Brokers LTD

Seventeen Group has acquired CCRS Brokers Ltd, with the deal completing on 15th August 2022. CCRS was established in 2008 by its owner Neil Campbell and today employs 30 staff in Glasgow handling Gross Written Premium of £13.5M. Seventeen Group Chief Executive comments: “We have known Neil Campbell and the CCRS business for a number…

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Seventeen Group acquires Broker Scotland 1920 1280 James Hallam

Seventeen Group acquires Broker Scotland

Seventeen Group has acquired Broker Scotland Ltd, a property sector specialist broker operating out of central Glasgow and handling Gross Written Premiums of £4.75M. The business was formed in 2013 by owners Scott and Louise Campbell, who will be remaining with the business in the existing premises alongside the wider team. Seventeen Group Chief Executive…

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Seventeen Group completes refinancing 1920 1280 James Hallam

Seventeen Group completes refinancing

Seventeen Group has completed the raising of new debt funding with Ares Management. This structure replaces the previous debt funding provided by Beechbrook Capital and provides Seventeen Group with significant increased capability to continue its long-term growth plans. The arrangement also allows the Group to continue its long-term partnership with Virgin Money. Seventeen Group CEO…

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A new Penzance office 1920 1280 James Hallam

A new Penzance office

As part of its ongoing expansion in the Southwest, Seventeen Group’s Cornish team has moved to a larger premises in Penzance. The move comes with significant changes for the broker; merging the Marine and Marine Trades teams, which will now be known collectively as Everard Insurance Brokers inc. Christopher Rowe. The remaining parts of the…

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