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Press Release – Roy Standish appointed to James Hallam Board – March 2024 1920 494 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 1920 494 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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Seventeen Group purchase Torbay Insurance Services 1920 1280 James Hallam

Seventeen Group purchase Torbay Insurance Services

Seventeen Group has completed the purchase of Torbay Insurance Services at the end of April. TIS handles £1.4M GWP and is led by John Stott out of offices in Torquay. Paul Anscombe, CEO of Seventeen Group, comments: “We are delighted to welcome John and his team on board with Seventeen Group. TIS is not only…

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Newest addition to our Appointed Representative Partnership Programme 1920 1280 James Hallam

Newest addition to our Appointed Representative Partnership Programme

James Hallam welcomes Trelawney Insurance Solutions to their Appointed Representative Partnership Programme James Hallam Limited (the insurance broking arm of Seventeen Group) are delighted to announce Trelawney Insurance Solutions (“TIS”) as the latest addition to their Appointed Representative Partnership Programme. TIS will continue to provide bespoke solutions to a variety of clients in a number…

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Batten down the hatches – severe weather warning 1920 1280 James Hallam

Batten down the hatches – severe weather warning

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…

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The law on fire alarms in Scottish homes has changed – home owner or landlord this is what you need to know… 1920 1280 James Hallam

The law on fire alarms in Scottish homes has changed – home owner or landlord this is what you need to know…

Every home in Scotland must have interlinked fire alarms. Interlinked means if one goes off, they all go off, so you will always hear an alarm wherever you are in your home. The new law has come about because of the Grenfell fire in London in 2017, and it applies to all Scottish homes. It…

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Changes to the Highway Code 1920 1280 James Hallam

Changes to the Highway Code

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…

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James Hallam welcome NW Risk Solutions to Partnership Programme 1920 1280 James Hallam

James Hallam welcome NW Risk Solutions to Partnership Programme

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.…

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New addition to AR Partnership Programme 1920 1280 James Hallam

New addition to AR Partnership Programme

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.…

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