Seventeen Group has acquired Smith England Insurance Brokers and Citrus Healthcare, which it will integrate into James Hallam, its UK retail division. Cheadle-based Smith England targets corporate clients that put a focus on risk management. Citrus Healthcare is a private medical brokerage based in Kent.

Nigel Smith, who heads up Smith England, said: “We were attracted to James Hallam by their governing principle ‘to do the right thing’; the fact that directors are insurance brokers; our common belief in providing a professional local service and the active encouragement for staff to be qualified.

“We look forward to continuing to service our valued clients as part of James Hallam and
using our North-West of England location to build the James Hallam business and brand in
the region.”

Oliver Thorne, CEO of Seventeen Group, added: “We are thrilled to welcome the Citrus and Smith England teams to our business. Their specialist knowledge perfectly complements our existing capability, adding distribution and expertise to our group.”

Seventeen said the two deals would add £12m in gross written premium to the business.