James Hallam Limited

What James Hallam Limited does

James Hallam Limited is a privately owned, independent Lloyd's insurance broker founded in 1982 and headquartered in Dorking, Surrey, UK. It operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Seventeen Group Ltd, a family-backed multi-disciplined insurance and risk management organisation employing over 500 staff across 25 offices in the UK, Isle of Man, Switzerland, and Germany. The company is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under FRN 134435 and is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA).

The firm delivers commercial and personal insurance placement, in-house claims handling (representing approximately 10% of the workforce), and risk management services across nine vertical divisions: Corporate, SME, Real Estate & Construction, Hospitality & Travel, Healthcare & Protection (ProMed), Marine (via the Everard Insurance Brokers brand), Professional Risks, Public Sector, and Private Clients. Specialist sub-brands and trading names cover niche products such as beach hut insurance, shepherd's hut insurance, motor trade, vehicle dismantlers, and drone insurance. Underwriting is placed through a panel of carriers, with 99% of business written with Standard & Poor A-rated insurers (minimum criteria BBB+). Technology is limited to a digital claims submission portal and downloadable claims forms, with no disclosed AI, API, or platform products.

Revenue is generated through brokerage commissions on placed policies. Go-to-market is direct sales via dedicated specialist teams and a regional office network, supported by trade-association referral partnerships (e.g., the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Institute of Osteopathy, and roofing/construction trade bodies). Customer mix spans SMEs, mid-market corporates, public sector bodies, and high-net-worth individuals across the UK and select international markets, with no publicly disclosed revenue figures.

Name

James Hallam Limited

Legal name

James Hallam Limited

Website

https://jameshallam.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

James Hallam Limited is an independent UK Lloyd's insurance broker (founded 1982) and subsidiary of Seventeen Group, placing commercial and personal lines across nine specialty divisions for SMEs, corporates, and public sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Brokerage

NAICS

Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities (5242), Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411), Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance (6331)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Insurance Brokerage (Marine, Aviation, Cyber, Professional Lines) (FSAEADAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial insurance brokerage
• Lloyd's insurance broker
• Business insurance solutions
• Marine insurance brokerage
• Risk management services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Insurance Brokerage Commissions: Revenue generated through commissions from placing insurance policies with insurers across the market. Works with 99% of work executed with Standard and Poor A rated insurers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

James Hallam Limited is an independent Lloyd's of London insurance broker that intermediates and places commercial and private insurance coverage for UK and international clients across a wide range of business and personal lines. Its core business is broking insurance solutions for corporate, SME, real estate & construction, hospitality & travel, healthcare (ProMed), marine, professional risks, public sector and events clients, supported by an in-house claims function, risk management consulting, and private insurance for individuals.

Product overview

James Hallam Limited is an independent Lloyd's broker founded in 1982, offering a comprehensive portfolio of insurance products and services through multiple specialized divisions. The core offering spans Business Insurance Solutions (including corporate risk, SME, construction, real estate, events, hospitality, travel, healthcare, marine, professional risks, cyber, drone, and technology insurance), Private Insurance (personal lines, high net worth, beach hut, and shepherd's hut coverage), and ProMed (specialist healthcare insurance). Additional services include Risk Management Services (auditing, business continuity, health and safety training, fire risk assessment) and a Claims Academy training program. The company operates through various trading brands including Everard Insurance Brokers (marine), James Hallam Hospitality & Travel, James Hallam Corporate, James Hallam Professional Risks, James Hallam SME, and James Hallam Risk Management, all connected by a unified claims service with an in-house dedicated team representing approximately 10% of the workforce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Insurance Solutions Comprehensive commercial insurance brokerage covering corporate, SME, construction and real estate clients with multi-line solutions accessed via dedicated specialist divisions of James Hallam.
• Private Insurance Personal insurance brokerage for high-net-worth individuals and niche personal lines customers including beach hut and shepherd's hut owners.
• ProMed Healthcare & Protection Insurance Specialist healthcare and protection insurance for healthcare businesses and independent practitioners, with a dedicated client portal and group schemes accessed via professional body partnerships.
• Marine Insurance (Everard Insurance Brokers) Specialist marine insurance broking covering marine trade, marine shipping, hull & machinery, protection & indemnity and small craft through the Everard Insurance Brokers brand.
• Risk Management Services Risk management consulting and training service covering auditing, inspections, business continuity, CDM support, e-learning, fire risk assessment, food safety, health and safety, and surveying.
• Claims Services In-house insurance claims handling service with a dedicated team of approximately 10% of the workforce, digital claims upload portal, downloadable digital claims forms for Motor, Employers Liability, Property Damage, Public Liability and Property Theft, emergency out-of-hours support and post-loss analysis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Claims team comprising approximately 10% of workforce ensures dedicated service
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)coreOthersProfessional membership organisation for insurance professionals. James Hallam displays Chartered Insurance Brokers logo, demonstrating professional standards and credentials.
• Lloyd's of LondoncoreOthersLloyd's broker status provides access to the widest insurance market. James Hallam is an accredited Lloyd's broker with direct market access.
• British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA)coreOthersTrade association for insurance brokers. James Hallam is a member, providing access to industry resources and credibility.
• Seventeen GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJames Hallam is a wholly owned subsidiary of Seventeen Group, a multi-disciplined insurance and risk management organisation. Oliver Thorne is CEO, Paul Turner is Executive Chairman.
• Better Business GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrade association partnership for construction and business insurance referrals
• National Federation of Roofing ContractorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrade association partnership for roofing contractor insurance referrals
• Concrete Structures GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrade association partnership for concrete construction insurance referrals
• Competent RooferminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertification body partnership for roofing contractor insurance referrals
• The Chartered Society of PhysiotherapycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional body partnership providing group purchase and customised insurance programs for over 100,000 healthcare professionals
• The Institute of OsteopathycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional body partnership providing group insurance programs for members
• The British and Irish Orthoptic SocietycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional body partnership for orthoptist insurance programs
• The British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and TrainerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional body partnership for sports rehabilitation professionals
• The Society of Occupational MedicinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional body partnership for occupational medicine practitioners
• The College of ParamedicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional body partnership for paramedic insurance programs
• Springboard CharityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDavid Noble serves as trustee of the Springboard Charity which promotes hospitality industry as a great place to work

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aston Lark: UK-based independent insurance and risk management broker built via roll-up of specialty brokerages; directly comparable in scale, distribution, and specialty-line focus.
• PIB Group: UK insurance broker consolidator with multiple specialty divisions across commercial, personal, and specialty lines; overlaps with James Hallam's multi-vertical proposition and M&A-driven growth.
• Jensten Group: UK specialty insurance broker and Lloyd's broker offering commercial, personal, and specialist lines through regional offices; similar size band, distribution model, and target customer segments.
• Nexus Group: UK specialty insurance broker focused on transport, marine, and commercial risks through regional offices; directly comparable to James Hallam's specialist marine and corporate offerings.
• Bishopsgate Insurance Brokers: London-based independent commercial insurance broker providing corporate, real estate, and professional indemnity lines; comparable in size and customer profile to James Hallam's London operations.

Broad incumbents

• Howden Group: Large independent UK-headquartered global insurance broker with deep Lloyd's relationships and specialty divisions; broader geographic and product footprint than James Hallam but overlapping customer base.
• Ardonagh Group: Major UK-headquartered insurance broker consolidator with retail, specialty, and Lloyd's capabilities; competes for the same independent broker acquisition targets and mid-market clients.
• Marsh Ltd: UK arm of global insurance broker Marsh; competing for large corporate and specialty risk placements that James Hallam serves through its Corporate and Professional Risks divisions.
• Aon UK: UK operations of global insurance broker Aon; serves overlapping corporate, real estate, and construction clients with risk transfer and advisory services.
• Willis Towers Watson (WTW): Global insurance and advisory firm with UK brokerage operations serving corporate, construction, and specialty clients alongside James Hallam's mid-market and enterprise segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JamesHallamUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/james-hallam-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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