James Hallam

Private credit backing helps insurance brokerage supercharge growth

The Putney broker's four decades in real estate, construction and risk slot straight into Seventeen's growing specialist commercial arm

Senate Insurance joins the group as it extends its reach into a jurisdiction that underwrites nearly a third of the UK motor insurance market

Deal expands Seventeen Group's fleet and commercial motor proposition, signalling further appetite for regional broker deals

Regional and specialist expertise now part of James Hallam

A desire to protect legacy, empower staff and stay independent led to a very different kind of exit

Announcement of a new chief executive follows quickly after acquisition

There will be a swift handover as long-serving leader moves on

Firm welcomes a regional broker with deep roots in the North West

Hirst brings his extensive expertise on complex motorsport risks to SRG