Articles by Andrew Pearce
FCA states it has never used private investigators
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has stated that it has never used private investigators.
RSA's Redhill launch in "direct response" to brokers
RSA has described the launch of its commercial trading site in Redhill as a "direct response" to broker demand.
AJG's Deakin dismisses Giles integration challenge
Arthur J Gallagher's (AJG) new commercial director Janice Deakin has insisted that the integration of Giles will not be a "complicated business".
Axa UK unveils new group chief financial officer
Axa UK has unveiled Bertrand Poupart-Lafarge as the UK group's chief financial officer, replacing Jean Drouffe who will assume a leadership position in Axa France.
Arthur J Gallagher confirms £233m cash purchase of Giles
Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) has confirmed a cash deal worth £233m for Giles funded through free cash and borrowings on its line of credit.
Abbey Protection enjoys 6% post-tax profit rise
Abbey Protection has seen its post-tax profits edge up 6% to £4.2m for the first half of the year, up on the £3.9m recorded for the same period last year.
QBE reveals revamp to meet broker needs
QBE has unveiled plans to split its European division into two segments, retail and international markets.
MPs hand Soca Monday deadline to publish rogue investigator list
MPs have given the Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca) a deadline of Monday 9 September to publish the list of insurance companies and law firms who hired rogue private investigators.
Brokers express grievances over Aviva’s stance on fleet
Insurer accused of looking to “shed” its fleet business
Insurecom takeover comes with promise of new products for UK market
Brokers welcome Applied Systems’ takeover of Insurecom as a “vote of confidence” in the UK
Profile: Game of two halves
You could forgive Aviva’s Phil Bayles for feeling sick as a parrot having to take over from the ever-popular Janice Deakin but, despite the challenges, the interim intermediary and partnerships director is hoping to prove he is more than just a…
Here's hoping Flood Re doesn't sink to a halt
The UK is widely accused of thinking big and then dragging its heels in terms of delivering landmark projects and proposals.
Profits break £10m mark at Confused.com
Admiral, owner of Confused.com, has reported that the price comparison site posted a profit of £10.2m for the first half of 2013, up on the £8.4m recorded for the same period last year.
Aon reportedly on rogue investigator SOCA list
Aon has been named among the firms that appear on the Serious Organised Crime Agency's (SOCA) list of organisations that used rogue private investigators, it has been reported.
Former RSA supremo Haste in Co-op insurance arm bid
Former RSA chief executive Andy Haste is reportedly leading a bid to buy the insurance arm of the Co-op group.
Carole Nash boss targets 10% market share for classic car division
Carole Nash chief executive David Newman has targeted securing a 10% market share for the broker's newly-established Cherished Car division.
Ecclesiastical CEO reveals UK GI autumn restructure
Ecclesiastical group chief executive Mark Hews has revealed that the insurer will unveil a restructuring of its UK GI business this autumn.
Former Axa man Hector completes Cooter's Covea overhaul
Former Axa commercial lines distribution director Keith Hector has joined Covea Insurance, Insurance Age can reveal.
Carole Nash bullish despite 16% pre-tax tax profits fall
Motorcycle broker Carole Nash saw its pre-tax profits dip 16% to £5.1m for 2012, down on the £5.9m posted for 2011.
Ecclesiastical's group profits treble as UK performance improves
Ecclesiastical saw its group pre-tax profits treble to £24.4m for the first half of 2013, up on the £8m posted for the same period last year.
Ex-Aviva PI team members launch new MGA
Members of the former Aviva SME professional indemnity (PI) team have launched managing general agency (MGA) Pinpoint Underwriting.
Ascent aims to bridge cyber gap with general liability launch
Ascent Underwriting has unveiled general liability coverage in a bid to boost protection for small and mid-market businesses.
Event Insurance Services launches Christmas party policy
It may seem a long way off but Event Insurance Services has claimed a market exclusive with the launch of the first policy to specifically cater for Christmas parties.
QBE's European COR falls "behind plan" to 95.7%
QBE saw its combined operating ratio (COR) for its European operations fall "behind plan" to 95.7% for the first half of 2013, a slight deterioration on the 95% posted for the same period last year.