Articles by Andrew Pearce
LSE study warns that Flood Re is "unsustainable"
The Flood Re agreement struck between the government and insurers is at risk of being "unsustainable", a study has warned.
Former Brit supremo Douetil unveiled as BMS group CEO
BMS Associates has unveiled former Brit head Dane Douetil as its new group chief executive officer (CEO).
Brokers round on Aviva for "swingeing" approach to fleet
Aviva has been criticised by brokers for assuming a "broad-brush approach" to its commercial fleet business and cutting profitable lines.
Professionalism roundtable: The summary
The professionalism roundtable debate, which was attended by a line-up of top industry figures, threw up a host of interesting views on the issue.
Goldhawk departs HCC
HCC senior underwriter Robert Goldhawk has left the insurer, Insurance Age can reveal.
Powerplace makes twin regional appointments
PowerPlace has made a double appointment to expand its business development team.
Xbroker unveils new senior fleet underwriter
Niche commercial underwriting specialist Xbroker has snapped up David Grimsey as senior fleet underwriter.
Sterling moves for former Aviva account manager
Sterling Insurance has named former Aviva account manager Gerard Hamilton as regional development manager for Scotland.
Aon names former JLT man as Bristol office director
Aon Risk Solutions has unveiled former JLT man Bill Sulman as public sector director for its Bristol office.
Farr extends three-year contract with homes provider
Social housing risk specialist Farr Insurance has secured a three-year contract extension worth some £340,000 to provide cover for Worcester Community Housing.
Insurecom sale was a "customer-centric" deal
Insurecom's sale to US partner Applied Systems has been described by the UK firm's new vice president as a "customer-centric" deal.
Insurecom bought by US partner Applied Systems
Insurecom has been bought by US-based partner and fellow software company Applied Systems, Insurance Age can reveal.
CDL suffers "major outage"
CDL has this morning experienced a "major outage" that could impact on all of its applications, Insurance Age can reveal.
Time to look in the mirror
It has long been argued by the insurance industry that the public's perception of the sector has been damaged by the actions of bankers, that insurers have been unfairly tarnished by the same financial services brush.
FCA issues Axa clone warning
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning about Axa clone, Axa Isle of Man.
Swinton defends private car renewal deposit scheme
Swinton has defended its use of a private car renewal deposit scheme which has been described as "questionable" by regulation experts.
Insurethebox in first broker tie-up for telematics offering
Insurethebox has teamed up with brokers for the first time to sell its policies and those of sister brand Drive Like a Girl.
Keychoice confirms LV Broker tie-up
Keychoice has partnered with LV Broker in a move which will provide the network with access to the insurer's ABC home product.
BPF warns that Flood Re will leave "thousands" of SMEs adrift
The British Property Federation (BPF) has warned that Flood Re will leave "thousands" of SMEs unable to afford insurance cover.
Howden swoops for Cardiff-based broker WPS
Howden Insurance Brokers has made inroads into the employee benefits space after securing a deal to buy broker Workplace Pension Solutions (WPS).
Markel's combined ratio tips up to 90%
Markel International's combined ratio tipped up to 90% for the first six months of 2013, compared to 86% for the same period of 2012.
Staysure completes hat-trick of senior appointments
Staysure has completed a trio of senior appointments in a bid to boost growth.
Keelan Westall unveils extra benefits for Prestige Broker Club
Keelan Westall has expanded its Prestige Broker Club by offering a range of extra new member benefits.
Midas Underwriting takes on Lorega man to boost broker service
Midas Underwriting has unveiled Jon Mainwaring as director of broker development for the south.