Jensten, a UK broking and underwriting businesses, has announced further investment into its Lloyd’s broking division, Jensten London Markets, with three senior hires in Marie Thomas-White, Steve Murphy and Ally Templeton.
The business was launched last year, formed through the bringing together of well-known broking firms Senior Wright and Tasker & Partners.
Jensten London Markets provides a wide range of producing and retail broking firms with access to Lloyd’s, and has a growing offering across property, liability, fleet, construction, security, and engineering classes.
The team has significant experience in binder management and arranges a number of bespoke delegated authority binders for its brokers.
Marie Thomas-White joins the company as Head of Liability Broking. Prior to joining Jensten, she worked as a Divisional Director of Liability at The Underwriting Exchange for close to seven years.
Before that, she spent 14 years at Bannerman Rendell, and five years at John R Poel & Co Ltd.
Steve Murphy was appointed Head of Property Broking. He has significant experience in London Market property placement, having held senior Lloyd’s broking roles at Gallaghers, Marsh and, most recently, Lonmar Global Risk.
Ally Templeton joins Jensten as Head of Motor Fleet Broking. She comes to the company from Citynet, where she served as Motor Director for over six years.
He was previously Associate Director at JLT Specialty, where he headed up the Wholesale Motor Team, and a Fleet Broker at RL Davison & Co Ltd before that.
Simon Taylor, Wholesale MD commented: “Jensten London Markets continues to deliver for producing and retail brokers looking for quality London Market broking. As demand grows we continue to invest in the business’ capability.
“The appointments we have announced today demonstrate our commitment to deliver for our broker partners. Marie, Steve, and Ally are well-known in the market for their experience and capability, and we’re delighted to welcome them to Jensten. These appointments are a critical part of laying the groundwork for the next phase of growth.”
