Articles by Andrew Pearce
Applied Systems to open new data centre
Software provider has earmarked a January 2014 opening.
esure reports 4.8% GWP rise
Insurer states that it is "on track" to meet market expectations.
Hiscox president warns that FCA is "hunting" for insurance "scalp"
Former Hiscox chairman in plea for broker honesty.
Broker alliance Unitas reveals Una rebrand
Alliance rebrands in effort to strengthen offer to stakeholders.
Dye criticises "craziness" of private motor rates
CEO warning over cheap private car premiums.
Barbican promotes Booth to Syndicate 1955 active underwriter
Booth will also continue his current role as head of marine, aviation and transport.
Expertise Live: Building a better future
Construction was the issue up for discussion at the fourth Expertise Live event of 2013, held in association with Zurich.
Liberty Mutual looks for regional service boost with claims hires
Liberty confirms claims specialist double swoop.
Towergate unveils general counsel
Towergate turns to William Hill for new arrival.
Allianz records 12% profit leap
Allianz chief Dye hails a "very strong set of financial results".
RSA Ireland uncovers claims and finance issues
Provider's Irish operation predicts its operating result will now be £70m lower.
Aspen swoops for Zurich chief
Ann Haugh lands London-based twin role.
Education, education, education
Reading the Chartered Insurance Institute's (CII) latest skills survey was like perusing the morning paper's following an England football match.
Markham turns to Saffron for high net worth recruit
High net worth broker looks to bolster its account management team.
Aon names new D&O product leader
Newly-created role will focus on product development and client service.
Right Choice and Open GI renew partnership
Essex-based broker sets sights on cracking smartphone and tablet insurance market.
Ageas UK records 5.6% profit rise
Insurer posts improved net income and overall COR figures for the first nine months of 2013.
E-broking and Biba Scotland events fast approaching
Industry events little over a fortnight away.
Biba unveils a Lord on its board for the first time
Trade body states that the appointment follows the recommendations made during its strategic review.
RSA UK posts 3% net written premium rise
Insurer reports robust commercial and personal lines nine-month performance in the UK.
More than 50% of GI firms suffering skills shortages
Survey highlights "dearth in technical skills" despite annual improvement.
Aviva personal lines CUO to make RSA return
Robinson returns to insurer she left in March 2012.
Arista bolsters credit control team with Equity duo
Commercial underwriting firm earmarks "seamless transition" for pair.
Broking success: Gearing up for growth
Managing director Gary Spengler and director John Lacey explain how Butterworth Spengler became the go-to broker for cycling and why growth will come from old-fashioned broking. Andrew Pearce writes