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There’s a storm brewing – two in fact! With Storms Dudley and Eunice heading our way and Met Office severe weather warnings flooding the news, we’re prepared for a busy week at the office. Wind and rain can be perilous to both homes and vehicles, so we wanted to share with you a handy guide…

The Department for Transport have announced a raft of changes to the Highway Code, including the introduction of the ‘Dutch Reach’ and the Hierarchy of Road Users, here’s what you need to know… The changes are designed to enhance safety for all road-users, particularly those most vulnerable, as the Government continues the Build Back Safer…

NW Risk Solutions (“NWRS”) announces the launch of its new insurance broking business to providing bespoke solutions to a variety of clients, including : large AIM Listed firms, boutique businesses and private clients. NWRS will be able to access specialist insurance products via Lloyds of London, a plethora of insurance companies and Managing General Agencies.…

NW Risk Solutions (“NWRS”) announces the launch of its new insurance broking business to providing bespoke solutions to a variety of clients, including : large AIM Listed firms, boutique businesses and private clients. NWRS will be able to access specialist insurance products via Lloyds of London, a plethora of insurance companies and Managing General Agencies.…

Seventeen Group is pleased to announce its financial results for the year ending 31st December 2020. During a year dominated by the global effects of Covid, the Group reported an 8.3% increase in revenue and increased EBITDA from £3M in 2019 to £3.5M in 2020. The ‘rolling’ EBITDA for the 12 months to 2021 is…

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Seventeen Group has acquired Cornwall based Christopher Rowe Limited (‘CRL’) effective from 11th May 2021 for an undisclosed sum. CRL was established in 1984 by Christopher Rowe and is a respected local broker specialising in the Marine sector and associated trades plus personal lines. The business, now owned by Christopher’s wife Kathleen, employs 8 staff…

Seventeen Group has acquired Middlesex based Pinner Risk Solutions (‘PRS’) effective 7th May 2021 for an undisclosed sum. PRS was established in 2012 by the current owner and Managing Director Zena Tebboth and focuses on clients in the construction industry. The business employs 9 staff out of its offices in Ruislip and handles circa £5…

Seventeen Group has acquired Ipswich based Ryan Insurance Group effective from 6th May 2021 for an undisclosed sum. Ryan’s was originally formed in 1975 and is one of the leading regional brokers in the East of England. The business employs over 50 staff, is a UK Top 100 broker and handles over £12 million of…

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Seventeen Group, owners of James Hallam and Touchstone Underwriting, are pleased to announce the formation of London Re, a European Lloyds broker based in Dusseldorf Germany and with a branch office based in London. London Re has been formed in a joint venture agreement between Seventeen Group and MRH Trowe, one of the largest independent…

Mint Insurance Brokers Ltd (Mint) are delighted to join the Appointed Representative Partnership Programme with James Hallam Limited (JHL) with effect from 23rd November 2020. Mint is a new trading name for an independent broking team of 18 people based in Lime Street, a stone’s throw from Lloyd’s of London. “We are delighted that Mint…

An initial judgement has been handed down in the Court case involving the FCA and a number of insurers regarding Business Interruption claims arising from the COVID-19 lockdown. The good news for some policyholders who have a policy that was captured by the test case is that the judgement was largely (but not completely) in…

WPS hallam Insurance Brokers have strengthened their team with 4 significant appointments. Stephen King who will be based out of Exeter specialises in Corporate and Commercial insurance and has spent most of his 30 year career working in the broking sector here in the South West. Stephen has particular expertise across the commercial sector with…