General Insurance Article - Marsh completes acquisition of Bluefin from AXA UK

 Founded in 2008, Bluefin has approximately 1,500 colleagues based in 45 locations around the UK, providing guidance on creating insurance solutions to over 150,000 businesses and individuals. It also operates an extensive broker network and growing Managing General Agent business.

 Marsh will combine Bluefin and Jelf into a single business, led by Phil Barton, CEO of Jelf, and a management team drawn from both firms. The combined unit brings together two leading community brokers with complementary regional offices across the UK, now serving over 250,000 clients in 80 locations. It also includes around 400 network broker members as well as a strong affinity and digital offering.

 “In today’s increasingly uncertain environment, businesses want the very best advice that enables them to manage the risks they face,” said Mark Weil, Marsh’s CEO for UK & Ireland. “By bringing Jelf and Bluefin together, we will be creating one of the UK’s leading insurance brokers for mid-size and SME companies, offering them market-leading services and solutions, delivered locally. We are delighted to welcome the Bluefin team to the firm.”