UK broker and underwriter Jensten has announced the completion of two acquisitions: Melville Burbage and Henry Seymour & Co, with the latter initially announced in April.
Melville Burbage, an independent insurance broker, serves various sectors such as construction, non-profit, and professional services. With expertise in engineering and printing, this acquisition enhances Jensten’s local presence and its ability to serve clients across the Home Counties.
Henry Seymour & Co is a specialist insurance broker catering to the unique needs of salons, clinics, gyms, spas, and mobile or freelance therapists under its long-established Salon Gold brand. Additionally, the business offers specialist expertise to the trade and construction sector with a strong reputation through its Tradesman Saver brand.
The completion of these two significant acquisitions marks a major milestone in Jensten’s ongoing strategic regional expansion across the UK. Moreover, these deals will introduce an additional 37 specialist professionals and three offices, contributing over £20 million GWP to the business.
Alistair Hardie, CEO of Jensten, comments, “Our ongoing efforts to expand our presence throughout the UK have brought us significant success. The recent acquisition of Melville Burbage demonstrates our firm commitment to strategically broadening our expertise and capabilities, with a focus on establishing regional centres of excellence.”
Hardie adds, “The integration of Henry Seymour & Co signifies a significant leap forward in the growth of our schemes and affinities business, enhancing our capacity to offer market-leading specialist support to a diverse range of clients with very niche requirements.”
“We are pleased to formally welcome Melville Burbage and Henry Seymour & Co to the Jensten family,” Hardie concludes.
