Articles by Andrew Pearce
Axa launches tradesman policy on PowerPlace
Axa Commercial Lines has launched its tradesman and professional policy on PowerPlace - its fifth product to go live on the online marketplace.
Sterling rebuffs commoditisation debate with PI cover launch
Sterling Insurance has rejected the commoditisation debate with the launch of a new professional indemnity (PI) cover.
Towergate looks north with twin appointment
Towergate Insurance has completed two senior moves on the back of its recently announced UK regional restructure.
Admiral CEO reveals UK challenge as revenue drops
Admiral Group CEO Henry Engelhardt has admitted it is "not the right time" to grow its UK market share as the insurer's UK car insurance turnover dropped 9%.
Compass strikes three-year £20m deal with Ageas
Compass Broker Services has struck a three-year "strategic agreement" with Ageas UK Insurance worth an expected £20m covering both personal and commercial lines.
Equity makes "critical first step" towards profitability with twin promotion
Equity Insurance Group has unveiled two high-level promotions with Tim Yorke assuming the newly-created role of chief operating officer and Peter Smith named as claims director.
Brokers urged to swot up on Consumer Insurance Act
Brokers have been urged to stay on top of the new Consumer Insurance Act to avoid an insurer backlash.
Romero and Eastwood & Partners' High Court case begins
The case involving Romero Insurance Brokers and Eastwood & Partners has begun today in the High Court in London.
NFU Mutual recruits former Axa boss
NFU Mutual has recruited former Axa boss Nick Turner as sales and agency director to replace Ian Leech.
Schemes role split at UK General as Bloomer departs
UK General has confirmed that Karen Beales has assumed overall responsibility for personal lines schemes, with Mike Keating having responsibility for commercial schemes.
Brightside confirms director exit as former Marsh man joins
Brightside Group has confirmed that director John Gannon will step down as of 31 May 2013 to return to his native Australia.
Brightside posts tenth year of "record profits"
Brightside Group has posted its tenth successive year of "record profits" as the broker maintained it is well placed for 2013's "expected market softening".
Aviva UK boss insists insurer is not a "sinking ship"
Aviva UK and Ireland chief executive Robin Spencer has insisted that the insurer is anything but a "sinking ship" despite today's announcement that it will be slashing 2,000 jobs across the group.
Aviva to slash 2,000 jobs across the UK, Europe and Asia
Aviva has today confirmed that 2,000 jobs will be cut across the UK, Europe and Asia over the next six months - equating to 6% of its global workforce.
Ace looks to build on casualty "cornerstone" with Scotland promotion
Ace Group has promoted Gordon Knox to the role of casualty manager, Scotland, as the insurer looks to boost the "cornerstone" of its business north of the border.
FCA reveals approach to regulatory failure
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its approach to investigating and reporting on regulatory failure.
Home 3 to leave Chesterfield office as CPP fights for future
Repair provider Home 3 will leave its Chesterfield site this month as troubled parent company CPP fights to secure its future.
Aviva, RSA and Allianz revealed as BBC insurers during Savile era
Aviva, RSA and Allianz were the BBC's primary insurers during the 40 years alleged sex offender Jimmy Savile worked for the broadcaster.
Swinton targets Eastern growth with new Essex office
Swinton Group has opened a new commercial branch in Essex as it unveils its "long-term ambition" to strengthen its presence in the East of England.
Charterhouse looking to sell Giles majority stake
Private equity group Charterhouse has reportedly begun looking for buyers for its majority stake in Giles.
Insurer view: Clients want to see their "core values" reflected
Clients want to work with insurers which share their “core values”, underlining the importance of professionalism, HSB Engineering Insurance has stressed.
Swinton's HR director ends 26-year stint at broker
Swinton's HR director Donna Winrow has ended her 26-year stint at the broker "to explore other opportunities", Insurance Age can reveal.
TEn Insurance reports first quarter GWP growth of 23%
TEn Insurance has reported first quarter GWP growth of 23.4% to £5.9m.
LV Broker targets broker relationships with commercial hire
LV Broker has confirmed Geoff Turner as commercial distribution development manager as it sets its sights on "building and maintaining" broker relationships.