Private equity firm Bain Capital acquires Jensten Group from Livingbridge in a new deal.

Bain Capital to Acquire Jensten Group

Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, has agreed to acquire Jensten Group, a UK-based insurance intermediary specializing in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across retail, wholesale, and Managing General Agent (MGA) channels. The acquisition, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals, will see Jensten Group, not any of its subsidiaries, transition into Bain Capital's portfolio.

Jamieson Corporate Finance and DLA Piper have been advisors for management in the acquisition, while Continuum Advisory Partners, Travers Smith, and Deloitte have advised Jensten. On the other hand, Macquarie Capital, Ropes & Gray, Weil Gotshal & Manges, PwC, and Oliver Wyman have been advisors for Bain Capital in the deal.

Robert Organ, the CEO of Jensten Group, expressed his excitement about the acquisition, saying, "With Bain Capital's backing and sector experience, we aim to attract new talent, expand our product offering, empower brokers, and strengthen our position as a leading independent broker in the UK market." Simon Peet, a partner at Jensten's previous owner, Livingbridge, also expressed pride in supporting Jensten's journey from a regional broker to a national platform, stating that the company is now exceptionally well-positioned to thrive in its next phase of growth with Bain Capital.

The acquisition by Bain Capital will focus on sales and distribution, technology and operational improvements, and a continuation of Jensten's successful acquisition strategy. Jensten Group operates more than 50 locations, employs over 1,000 staff, and handles approximately £600m in gross written premiums.

Since its management buyout in 2018, Jensten has executed 37 acquisitions, and Bain Capital will use its dedicated insurance investment platform to back Jensten's next phase of growth. Matt Cannan of Bain Capital stated that Jensten has significant potential for organic growth, data-driven strategic decision making, and value creation through scale and insurer partnerships.

The CEO of Jensten Group since Bain Capital's acquisition in 2025 will be Robert Organ. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals, which are expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2025.

Private equity firm Bain Capital acquires Jensten Group from Livingbridge in a new deal.