Our Story

Independent...

Argyll was formed in 1991 out of the broking arm of Citibank in the City of London. In the 1990's we acquired two businesses that had served Sussex since the 70's. Worthing based Bainton Smith was purchased in 1995, and Brighton based Sharp & Partners in 1999. Subsequently, we have also expanded into Kent with the acquisitions of long established Herne Bay Broker Pharon Insurance, Sittingbourne based Edward Jones Gillingham Insurance Broker and Financial Advisers, Walker Satterford and Maidstone Insurance Broker, Palmar Avard and Galloway. Now a multi-million pound business, Argyll continues to grow year on year, building upon a reputation for high quality customer service and a will to remain truly independent.

In 2008, Argyll became part of  the Jelf Group, one of the leading independent insurance, financial and healthcare intermediaries in the UK.  Through the Jelf Group, Argyll clients now have access to experienced professionals in healthcare, employee benefits, commercial finance and wealth management.  This enables our clients to benefit from our ability to take a holistic view of their business, understand their unique requirements and develop integrated solutions.

Argyll Financial Services who are a trading name of Jelf Financial Planning and Argyll Insurance Services are both part of the Jelf Group and are Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Award winning insurance broking and financial planning solutions...

Currently employing over 70 staff, Argyll has developed a multi-disciplined team. We have also achieved a strong presence in the public sector, environmental and construction arenas. We have been certified as meeting the Investors in People standard and focus upon the continuous professional development of our staff. Additionally Argyll has been recognised by winning national awards such as the British Insurance Award for Broking Innovation and we have twice been in the top three Commercial Lines Brokers in the country. In 2006 we were awarded the accolade of the Most Efficient Insurance Broker in the South East of England by the leading insurance industry publication, Insurance Times.

Community spirited...

In 2001 Argyll formed the Argyll Children's Fund, a registered charity set up to benefit the health and welfare of children throughout the region. Supported by the business, Argyll's staff have generated over £35,000 assisting organisitions such as the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Sick Children, The Chestnut Tree House and the Demelza House Children's Hospices as well as numerous other worthy causes. Argyll is also actively involved in the community in a number of other ways, having undertaken sponsorship of local sports teams, community projects and initiatives promoting excellence in business. Argyll's current sponsorship commitments include Worthing Rugby Club's first XV.