Articles by Andrew Pearce
AIG names new UK commercial property head
AIG has named Steve Cousins as UK head of commercial property as the insurer sets its sights on the "next phase of evolution" in the market.
High Court grants Groupama business transfer to Ageas
The High Court has granted the transfer of business from Groupama Insurance to Ageas Insurance.
Towergate sales and service chief departs after a decade
Towergate sales and service chief executive Simon Trott has left the consolidator after just shy of a decade-long stint.
Open GI unveils new complex risk offering
Open GI have unveiled a new offering designed to help brokers process complex commercial risks more efficiently.
Former Covea deputy chairman Fearn joins ECIH
The former executive deputy chairman of Covea Insurance Garry Fearn has been named as the new chairman of Electrical Contractors' Insurance Holdings (ECIH).
Purple's Alec Finch to leave role this month
Purple Partnership's non-executive director Alec Finch will leave his role at the Jelf-owned network at the end of the month.
Oval enjoys 34% profit rise
Oval Insurance Broking saw its profit jump by more than a third to £12.5m for the year ended 31 May 2013, up on the £9.3m recorded the previous year.
Carrot names Zurich on its panel
Telematics broker Carrot Insurance has added Zurich to its motor underwriting panel.
FCA must remember that mud sticks
This week the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed it now has the power to publically name firms under investigation.
RSA to close Indian call centres in UK switch
RSA will close its Indian call centres and switch the jobs to its UK offices.
Hiscox takes RK Harrison man to boost schemes team
Hiscox has added former RK Harrison man Charles Thomas to its schemes and partnerships team.
Hastings raises £416.5m of debt financing
Hastings Insurance Group has placed £416.5m of senior secured bonds on the Irish Stock Exchange.
Allianz brings RSA's Shepherd into its flock
Allianz Commercial has named former RSA director Mark Shepherd as regional underwriting manager in its London branch.
FCA's decision to name firms under investigation slated as "unfair"
The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) decision to name firms under investigation has been criticised as "calculated to gain publicity".
Car premiums drop to lowest level since March 2010
Average comprehensive premiums fell by 3.9% during the third quarter of 2013, culminating in an overall fall of nearly 14% over the last 12 months down to a national average of £652.
More than 10% of law firms opted for unrated PI cover
More than 10% of law firms opted to place their professional indemnity (PI) insurance with an unrated insurer, a survey has found.
L&G enters race to buy Co-op's GI arm
Legal & General has joined the race to buy the Co-operative Group's general insurance (GI) arm, it has been reported.
IMD II labelled a "low priority"
The Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD) II proposal has been described as a "low priority".
Bluefin takes on former Giles director for sports role
Bluefin Insurance has named former Giles man David Miller as director of Bluefin Sport for Scotland.
Sterling in household policy renovation
Sterling Insurance has overhauled its main household insurance policies.
Zurich's Wainwright and Wing to retire after combined 78 years' service
Zurich's Gary Wainwright and Pete Wing are set to retire after amassing a combined 78 years of experience at the insurer.
New compliance firm aims to be "one-stop shop"
A new regulatory consulting firm has launched this month to act as a "first-choice" advisor and "one-stop shop" on regulation and compliance issues for firms in general insurance and legal services.
Lockton renews deal with football event provider
Lockton has renewed its deal as a global partner for football event provider Soccerex until 2018.
Markel strikes £116.5m deal to buy Abbey Protection
Markel has agreed to buy legal expenses provider Abbey Protection for £116.5m.