Jensten has announced the acquisition of Chris Knott Insurance Consultants, pending regulatory approval.
The acquisition will bring a team of 19 professionals and an office in Hastings to Jensten, along with an additional £6.1 million in gross written premium (GWP).
Chris Knott Insurance Consultants, known for its niche motor scheme focusing on classic cars and owners club vehicles, also provides tailored solutions for small charities, allotments, canine-related activities, and photographers.
This acquisition is part of Jensten's strategic regional expansion across the UK, enhancing its presence in the London and South East regions. Last year, Jensten acquired specialist broker Berns Brett.
Post-acquisition, the schemes-based niche personal lines business will report to Karl Scott, managing director for personal lines at Jensten. The commercial lines business will be integrated into the London and South East region under regional managing director David Skinner.
Neil Franklin (pictured above), managing director of Chris Knott Insurance Consultants, expressed his commitment to client service, aligning with Jensten's values.
“We know that this dedication is shared by Jensten, making them the obvious choice for us to partner with. Joining Jensten will enable us to leverage the resources and reach the business has built, allowing us to provide an even better service to our clients. We look forward to what the future has in store for our clients and colleagues with the support of the team at Jensten,” Franklin said.
Rob Organ, retail managing director at Jensten, highlighted how the acquisition strengthens Jensten's presence in the London and South East region.
“This acquisition not only enhances the scale and reach of our commercial lines division but, by integrating Chris Knott's expertise in classic cars and owners club vehicles, also enriches our portfolio with new unique scheme and niche personal lines capabilities. We look forward to welcoming the Chris Knott Insurance Consultants team to the Jensten family,” Organ said.
In other recent developments, Jensten has also completed the acquisition of Melville Burbage and Henry Seymour & Co following final regulatory approval.
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