It is with much sadness that we must announce the death of John Bennett (the “& Son”) who passed away in his sleep on Thursday night at the age of 96.

John joined the firm after completing his service in the Royal Navy in 1945 and assumed responsibility for it upon the death of our founder Jake Bennett, in 1955. John finally retired in 1982.

A keen sportsman and much beloved & respected Broker, he was instrumental in the expansion of our business and steering it through the end of the traditional insurance tariff offices and into the computer era.

Our sincere condolences go to Rita, his 5 children & all the grandchildren together with our immense gratitude for his legacy which continues to this day.