Articles by Andrew Pearce
Deputy editor’s letter - April 2014
“The FCA has got brokers guessing as to how this will impact their selling practices, not to mention their back pockets”
Spiralling broker PI costs are a real challenge
Brokers have seen the price of their professional indemnity cover increase massively in the last year
AccessBI probe leaves brokers in limbo
Uncertainty surrounds the consequences of FCA investigation into troubled managing general agent
Broking success: Part of the family
JM Glendinning’s Paul Glendinning and Nick Houghton tell Andrew Pearce how they are building the broker around talented individuals and why they want to keep the family feel at the firm
Power hour: A place for networks
As the SME market becomes increasingly automated, networks could give regional brokers the clout to compete with the big players, our expert panel tells Andrew Pearce
Thank you and goodbye
I hate saying goodbyes but I find myself in the position where I'm going to have to do so.
FCA bans and fines broker £7,200
Watchdog warns that Philip Eley "poses a serious risk to consumers and to confidence in the financial system".
Open GI unveils insurer relations executive
Daniel Gale charged with maintaining new and existing relationships with insurers, brokers and underwriters.
Policyfast takes on former Aviva e-trading man
Chris Lynch named business development executive for the North and North West.
JM Glendinning names former Towergate man as consultant
Mike Cowburn's experience and connections "perfectly-placed" to help broker grow.
Gallagher reacts to UK retail CEO McManus' resignation
McManus to "tackle unfulfilled aspirations elsewhere".
Gallagher UK CEO of retail McManus to leave
Insurance Age can reveal that Brendan McManus will leave the consolidator in January 2015.
Clock ticking on Sentiment Survey
Time is running out for brokers to get their views heard and be in with a chance of winning a great prize.
RSA confirms £773m rights issue launch
Provider announces move in bid to "restore its capital position".
Draper makes Chubb return as UK & Ireland casualty boss
Director of client management for property, casualty and motor at QBE leaves after 10 years with insurer.
Brokerbility unveils academy to "promote professionalism"
Network describes Brokerbility Academy as "genuine alternative" to university.
Ace takes on Ecclesiastical man for newly-created BDM role
Matt Westwood has been charged with developing new and existing business in Birmingham and the East Midlands.
First sitting of CII's delegated authority exam next month
Programme indicates that schemes are "increasingly mainstream", expert tells Insurance Age.
RSA to begin £775m rights issue
According to reports, the insurer will release a fundraising prospectus this week.
Ryan MD named chairman of Biba network and MGA board
Tim Ryan will head up advisory board, Insurance Age can reveal.
Broker Apprentice helped Pusey "think quickly on her feet"
Last year's finalist Katie Pusey tells how the inaugural series improved her as a broker.
Meadons goes on front foot with cricket scheme rebrand
Shropshire-based broker renames offering Owzat Insure.
Plum names Daley as board director amid UK and Ireland push
Toby Daley joined Plum in 2007.
Broker Apprentice 2013 provided "better perspective of industry"
With the application deadline fast approaching, last year's finalist Jonathan Garrett tells how the competition was "well worthwhile".