Articles by Andrew Pearce
Canopius picks up Equity books and Arista stake
Equity Insurance Group has sold its home and personal accident books and stake in Arista to Canopius.
Equity Red Star reveals motor division revamp
Equity Red Star (ERS) has unveiled the reorganisation of its motor divisions amid a clutch of senior underwriting appointments.
FSCS estimates Lemma collapse could cost £25m
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) estimates that the collapse of Gibraltar-based Lemma Europe Insurance Company will cost £25m.
County expects £6m premium leap to £35m after JSW capture
County Group has bought Newcastle-under-Lyme-based commercial broker JSW Insurance.
UK General in new motor deal with ALA Insurance Brokers
UK General has looked to boost its relationship with motor specialist ALA Insurance Brokers following the launch of a new excess protection product.
Lloyd's insurer Argo swoops for former Brit man
Lloyd's insurer Argo has named former Brit man Mike Jackson as head of compliance.
Skuld names new vice president in claims service push
Skuld has moved to appoint Anders Hovelsrud as vice president specialising in hull, machinery and other claims for the marine insurance provider's syndicate 1897 at Lloyd's.
Almost 40 jobs at risk as RSA announces plans to "simplify"
Almost 40 RSA members of staff are facing redundancy following the insurer's announcement that it will "reshape" and "simplify" its commercial business.
Second former Brit boss joins Cooter at Covea
Covea Insurance has wrapped up the second of three senior management appointments, Insurance Age can reveal.
Raft of senior changes at Willis-acquired Prime Professions
A raft of directorial changes has taken place at Willis' recently-acquired professional indemnity specialist Prime Professions.
TEn partners with Prism Network
Ten Insurance Services has partnered with Prism Network to provide disaster recovery and repair services to its members.
Aviva turnaround on branch closures "a slap in the face" for brokers
Brokers have responded to news that Aviva plans to close 13 branches around the country over the next two years.
Biba CEO White reveals rate movement report plan
British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) CEO Steve White has revealed that the trade body is looking into publishing a report that plots rate movements for a basket of insurer risk.
Bluefin confirms twin regional moves
Bluefin has announced two regional appointments to boost its Bath office and expand its Northampton schemes department respectively.
UK General unveils lifestyle excess offering
UK General has moved to broaden its schemes base with the launch of a lifestyle excess product.
Biba turnover rises by 9% to hit £3.5m
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) saw its turnover rise by 9% to reach £3.5m for the year ended 31 December 2012.
Defra and ABI had 60 meetings in Flood Re countdown
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has had 60 meetings with the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to discuss the future of flood insurance since January 2012.
Hiscox claims market first with bribery offering
Hiscox has launched a combined anti-bribery response, defence and expense insurance product for UK businesses.
FCA to probe dual pricing
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will investigate dual pricing, it has been reported.
Client view: What makes a professional broker?
A plethora of opinions have been raised as to what makes a good broker in the eyes of the all-important client.
Liquidation-threatened Balva third biggest UK PI provider
Liquidation-threatened Balva was the UK's third biggest professional indemnity (PI) insurer during 2012/13 with a 9% market share, the Law Insurer's Guide has revealed.
Axa launches national apprenticeship scheme in Bolton
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched a national apprenticeship scheme to run across its regional branch network.
FCA hits intermediary with £2.8m mobile phone insurance fine
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Policy Administration Services (PAS) £2,834,700 for poor complaints handling of mobile phone insurance policies.
Grant links up again with former Brit boss Cooter at Covéa
Former Brit man Tim Grant has joined his ex-boss Simon Cooter at Covéa Insurance.