Jelf Group
Heath Lambert adds to project risks division
The project risks division of Heath Lambert has confirmed a series of new hires and promotions.
Jelf launches property offering
Jelf has launched a new proposition aimed at simplifying the insurance process for the property sector.
Commercial property - valuations: Wide of the mark
With recent figures suggesting as many as 77% of buildings are currently underinsured, Rachel Gordon investigates the root causes and potential solutions.
Jelf reduces net debt to "less than £8m"
Jelf Group has informed the London Stock Exchange it has “traded well” for the year ending 30 September 2010.
News analysis: The end of the Maso era
Following the departure of Axa Insurance CEO Philippe Maso, Post speaks to the broking market about his time in charge and his legacy.
Jelf goes on front foot as it unveils new board
Jelf Insurance chief executive Phil Barton has unveiled a new look executive board to replace its previous "dysfunctional" model.
Brokers worry about client choice as RSA bids for Aviva
Brokers have voiced concern that RSA's £5bn bid for parts of Aviva's general insurance business, including the UK, could ultimately limit client choice and competition.
Former Axa boss Les Owen joins Jelf
Jelf Group has appointed Les Owen as its new non-executive chairman following the retirement of David Walker.
UKGI appoints schemes sales manager
Leeds-based UK General Insurance has appointed Ralph Hann national schemes sales manager for the group.
Jelf CEO optimistic asnew hires reap rewards
Jelf group chief executive Alex Alway has said the broker's investment in account executives has been key to growing the business despite recording a £616 000 loss for the six months ended 31 March 2010.
Broker Jelf records £616 000 interim loss
For the six months ended 31 March 2010, insurance broking group Jelf this morning reported a loss of £616 000, an improvement on the same period in 2009 when this was £994 000.
Regional review - Manchester: The Mancunian way
Manchester is a diverse city, full of character and currently undergoing something of a rebirth. Daniel Dunkley visits the city and finds a thriving insurance market.
Middle to refocus Aviva's broker relationships
Aviva has recruited Axa's commercial managing director to the new role of strategic partnerships director, straddling both the life and general insurance sectors.
Jelf CEO admits it will not lead on e-trading
Jelf chief executive Alex Alway has said the company will be a "fast follower" rather than a "first mover" in the development of an electronic trading proposition in the future.
Interview - Alex Alway: A real sense of community
Jelf chief executive Alex Alway speaks to Stephanie Denton about market speculation, Quinn, consolidation and why he still has a lot to learn about insurance.
Jelf appoints Barton as chief executive
Phil Barton, commercial director of Jelf Group, has been promoted to the newly created role of chief executive of the group's insurance business.
Jelf appoints insurance CEO
Jelf Group has appointed Phil Barton, group commercial director, to the newly created role of chief executive – Jelf Insurance.
Purple network wins 40th member
Birmingham-based insurance and financial services provider Jobson James has become the 40th member of Jelf-owned broker network Purple.
Jelf denies acquisition
Jelf has denied it will be acquired by Capital Z, despite the private equity firm increasing its stake in the broker to 27.8%.
Capital Z raises Jelf stake closer to 30% threshold
Capital Z has moved closer to the threshold which would require it to make an offer for the entire shareholding of boker Jelf it was revealed this morning.
Jelf receives Beacon recognition
Insurance broker Jelf has become the latest Beacon South-west accredited company, being recognised as one of the region's top performing businesses.
Manson relocates in Manchester
Manson Insurance Group moves to new location - Kabel House, 15 Quay Street, in the heart of the Manchester business district.
Jelf unveils new non exec
Jelf has appointed Jonathan Kelly as a non-executive director. Mr Kelly has previously worked with Catlin and SBJ.
Bennetts
Bennetts Commercial has appointed Carole Lowe to its senior management team.