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Seventeen Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Dashwood Brewer & Phipps Ltd (DB&P), one of the UK’s longest-established independent Lloyd’s brokers. Founded in 1919, DB&P has over a century of experience serving clients and more than 50 years’ operating within the Lloyd’s market. The acquisition is an important strategic step for Seventeen Group, transforming the Group’s Lloyd’s…

Seventeen Group has strengthened its executive leadership team with appointments into two newly created leadership roles. Stephen Smith has been appointed Chief Broking Officer, overseeing broking and placement strategy across the Group, including James Hallam and Touchstone Underwriting. Matthew Crisp has been appointed Group Chief Operating Officer leading the Group’s operational functions, as well as our integration and change management…

The acquisition expands Seventeen Group’s Gibraltar presence while enabling Sovereign Group to focus on its core international service lines Seventeen Group has completed the acquisition of Sovereign Insurance Services (SIS), the Gibraltar-based insurance brokerage formerly owned by Sovereign Group.  The acquisition follows Seventeen Group’s purchase of Senate Insurance Brokers earlier this year and further strengthens its presence in…

Seventeen Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Titan Insurance Services Ltd, a specialist commercial insurance broker based in Putney, London.  Founded in 1987 by Basil Tsapralis, Titan has built a strong reputation in the commercial insurance market, with particular expertise in the Real Estate, Construction and Leisure sectors. The business has achieved consistent growth through high…

Seventeen Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Senate Insurance Brokers, a Gibraltar￾based insurance brokerage specialising in Corporate Insurance, Property, Professional Indemnity and International Corporate Healthcare. Founded in 2019 by Kevin Hook, Chief Executive Officer, and Nicholas Pecino, Chief Business Officer, Senate Insurance Brokers has rapidly established itself as a respected adviser within the…

Seventeen Group are delighted to announce the acquisition of 1st Choice Insurance. Based in Shrewsbury, 1st Choice Insurance business is an award-winning commercial broker, recognised for its client service and entrepreneurial culture. This acquisition enhances Seventeen Group’s motor fleet proposition and is an important step in strengthening the Group’s presence in the West Midlands. 1st Choice employs 39 staff and places…

Seventeen Group are delighted to announce the acquisitions of Citrus Healthcare and Smith England Insurance Brokers into James Hallam, it’s UK retail Division. Citrus Healthcare is a specialist private medical brokerage established in 2010 by Richard and Claire Bamford and based in Kent. The move significantly expands the Group’s Employee Benefits division and reinforces its…

IK Partners (“IK”) is pleased to announce that the IK Partnership III (“IK PF III”) Fund has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Seventeen Group (“Seventeen” or “the Group”), a leading independent insurance and risk management organisation in the UK, from the founding shareholders and management team. This transaction represents IK’s first investment in the UK…

Seventeen Group have acquired four brokers across the UK in October:  UK & Global – A commercial broker owned by James Garrett. James will attach to the Chelmsford office of James Hallam plus retain an existing Cambridge office. Premium income £2M.  Brian Thompson Insurance Consultants (BTIC) – a Gosforth (Newcastle) based business employing 17 staff and controlling…

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,…

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…

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…

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…