Jensten Group enters new era with leadership transition

Jensten Group, a prominent UK insurance intermediary, has announced a significant leadership transition as Alistair Hardie steps down as Group CEO.  

Hardie, who joined in 2020, has overseen Jensten’s transformation from a franchise distribution network to a multi-channel insurance powerhouse with operations in Lloyd’s and the London Market, as well as a substantial underwriting business.  

With his mission fulfilled, Hardie now plans to pursue non-executive roles, a move fully supported by the Jensten Board. 

Meet the new CEO of Jensten Group: Rob Organ 

Rob Organ, previously CEO of Jensten’s broking division, now assumes the role of Group CEO.  

Organ joined Jensten’s board in 2021 following the acquisition of Tasker Insurance Group, a business he had grown post-sale of Bluefin to Marsh in 2017. This acquisition was hailed as transformative, bringing not only business growth but also a robust succession plan that has now seen Organ rise to Group CEO. 

Reflecting on Hardie’s tenure, Tim Wright, Chair of Jensten, remarked, “Alistair and the team have done a remarkable job building the business over the past few years and we’re excited about the growth plans for the next few chapters. I am personally particularly grateful to Alistair for the instrumental part he has played.” 

Hardie expressed pride in the company’s progress, stating, “It has been an incredible period for the business and its people. I am immensely excited about the team we have built who I know will now do the business, its employees and its investors proud.” 

As Organ takes the helm, he will be supported by Group CFO Ed Hannan, who joined following the original management buyout in 2019, and Group COO Graeme Lalley, a key figure since the Tasker acquisition. Organ voiced enthusiasm for the future, stating, “I’m delighted to lead a business that, like Ed and Graeme, I’m extremely passionate about.  We have fantastic people and exciting times ahead of us.” 

Hardie will remain with Jensten as a shareholder and Board Advisor. 

Image: Jensten Group 

Josie Geistfeld Josie is an editor for Claims Media. She welcomes feedback, comments, and opinion at josie.geistfeld@barkerbrooks.co.uk