Boutique managing general agent Origin UW Limited, which caters to SME businesses and professionals, has officially become a member of the Jensten Group family following the completion of its sale to the insurance distribution group.
“We’re hugely excited to be joining the Jensten Group,” said Origin UW managing director Dawn Henderson. “We’re confident this step will allow us to make even more progress in providing excellent products and service to our brokers.”
For now, the commercial insurance specialist will operate as a standalone brand within the wholesale division of Jensten. Meanwhile the MGA’s team will remain intact under Henderson’s leadership.
“From the outset we knew Origin UW would be a great strategic and cultural fit for Jensten’s existing wholesale proposition,” noted Jensten wholesale MD Simon Taylor. “Dawn has built a successful, specialist MGA with a great reputation in the market. This is a fantastic addition to the group and will be of great benefit to our partner brokers and their clients.”
Jensten chief executive Alistair Hardie described the acquired firm as a business with a strong track record and an attractive broker and client base. According to the CEO, they are keen to support Origin UW to ‘unlock’ further potential.
Financial terms of the approved deal were not disclosed.
