Articles by Andrew Pearce
Besso confirms watchdog's corruption control fine
London market broker slapped with £315,000 fine.
Besso hit with £315,000 FCA fine
London market broker punished for bribery and corruption controls.
Broker Apprentice 2013 was a "good career stepping stone"
Finalist Holly Markham has since secured a promotion and looked to develop her management skills.
Oval's broking Ebitda trading 16% up
Chief executive Blanc hails performance ahead of potential acquisition by Gallaghers.
"People still talking" about Broker Apprentice 2013
Last year's finalist Oliver Leyens tells how being a contestant helped to raise his broking profile.
Allianz Engineering appoints new underwriting manager
White was most recently branch manager for insurer's commercial small business team.
Covéa nabs Zurich duo for personal lines team
Insurer takes on David Cuthbert and Jackie Oran to boost distribution arm.
Spring 2014 Sentiment Survey now open
Survey is a crucial barometer of broker industry concerns.
Lark Group posts Ebitda and turnover rises
Broker records 7.8% Ebitda increase for 2013 in first full results since MBO from Groupama.
UK Broker Summit 2014: Biba chairman voices watchdog concerns
New chairman asks "who regulates the regulator?".
Swinton completes second acquisition of 2014
High street broker buys Cleethorpes-based CH Turner Insurance Consultants.
Lockton makes double hire for REAC team
Broker turns to Aon and Bluefin for new recruits.
Jelf Manson takes on former CBG boss Askew
Askew will work closely with Jelf's regional MD for the North West.
Liberty refutes AccessBI link
Insurer states MGA has never had authority to use its name, issue documentation or bind policies on its behalf.
JM Glendinning in joint venture with Townends Insurance Brokers
Glendinning MD Houghton describes deal as "toe in the water" for broker's first acquisition.
ABI brands regulator's add-on probe "surprisingly generic"
Insurer trade body urged FCA to adopt a more "market-specific approach".
FCA's add-on shake-up "bad news for bad brokers"
Watchdog today warned that GI firms must stop viewing consumers as "pound signs".
QBE takes on Ace man for client engagement role
Jeff Car has also held senior positions at AIG.
Biba extends Perkins Slade credit and bonds scheme
Deal was first struck with broker in April 2011.
Bluefin completes two broker buys
Broker seals deals for Staines Insurance Consultants and World Wide Sports Insurance.
Biba targets "potential negative impact" of contract law consultation
Trade body states it will work with Law Commission following Business Insurance Contract Law joint consultation.
AccessBI confirms FCA investigation
Client accounts have been frozen during investigation.
Howden nabs two JLT men for new construction division
John Perrin and Paul Lewis will head up the offering.
Broker Network completes double hire
Julie Molloy and Nicola Hickling have come on board.