Bain Capital has agreed to buy Jensten Group from mid‑market private equity firm Livingbridge. The investment will be executed through Bain Capital’s dedicated insurance platform, with the deal expected to close in the final quarter of 2025 subject to regulatory clearance.

Founded in 1986, Jensten has since grown into a diversified commercial insurance distribution network that primarily serves small and medium‑sized businesses across the UK. It operates through retail, wholesale and managing general agent channels and has made 37 acquisitions to date, 14 of them drawn from its own franchise network.

Livingbridge first invested in Jensten to support its growth from a regional broker into a national platform. Under its ownership, the group undertook dozens of acquisitions and integrated operations into a single technology‑driven structure.

Bain Capital said it will work with Jensten’s leadership to accelerate that expansion further. Planned investments will focus on strengthening sales and distribution, upgrading technology, and enhancing efficiency while continuing to acquire regional brokers.

Matt Cannan, partner at Bain Capital, commented: “Jensten is a highly respected platform with a national footprint, broad product offering and a proven M&A engine. We believe there is significant potential to accelerate Jensten’s organic growth journey, utilise data for strategic decision making and add further value by leveraging the company’s scale and forming partnerships with insurers.”

Robert Organ (pictured), CEO of Jensten Group, added: “We are proud of the business we’ve built with Livingbridge and our teams across the UK. With Bain Capital’s backing and deep sector experience, we’ll continue to attract new talent, expand our product offering, empower our brokers, and strengthen our position as a leading independent broker in the UK market.”

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