Articles by Andrew Pearce
Axa UK chief warns of "unsellable" homes with flood deal almost up
Axa UK's group chief executive Paul Evans has warned that hundreds of thousands of homes will be "unsellable" unless an agreement is struck on the future of flood insurance.
CDL takes on former Carole Nash IT head
Software house CDL has unveiled former Carole Nash IT head Stuart Ritchie as compliance manager.
Axa plans Biba personal lines revamp
Axa is planning to launch three new personal lines products as part of a strategy overhaul to be unveiled at the upcoming British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) conference.
Insurance failures fall 63% during February
The number of insurance failures fell by 63% for February 2013 compared to the same month in 2012, a study by Experian has found.
Henderson adds trio to Teesside office
Henderson Insurance Brokers Teesside has revealed a trio of new recruits in a bid to "complement" its existing talent pool in the North East.
PPI cold-calling company ordered to pay £1,000
A payment protection insurance (PPI) cold-calling company has been instructed to pay £1,000 to a man called more than 90 times in two months.
Broker Network and Countrywide unveil double senior moves
Broker Network and Countrywide have unveiled a double senior appointment with the arrival of former Axa man Dave Wilkins and the promotion of Emma Parr.
Biba adds Griffiths & Armour to PI panel
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has unveiled Griffiths & Armour on its professional indemnity (PI) insurance panel.
Former KPMG insurance head named as RFIB non-exec
The former partner and head of general insurance at KPMG Insurance Mark Winlow has been named as non-executive director of RFIB Holdings.
Ryan Insurance Group reveals strategic partnership
Ryan Insurance Group has revealed it has entered into a strategic partnership with financial advisers Clayden Financial.
Covea announces senior promotion double
Covea Insurance has unveiled a senior promotion double with Chris Withers confirmed as commercial lines distribution head and Liam Casserley as schemes broker manager.
Evolution promotes Upton to group CEO role
Evolution Group has promoted Paul Upton to the role of group chief executive officer (CEO), as a part of a string of internal moves.
Newcastle United star punished for driving without insurance
Newcastle United midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa has been disqualified from driving after pleading guilty to driving without insurance.
1 Answer Insurance extends apprenticeship scheme
1 Answer Insurance has extended its apprenticeship scheme by taking on another three trainees.
Romero's Mabb to head up specialist divisions
Romero Insurance Brokers' managing director (MD) Simon Mabb has also been appointed to head up its specialist divisions Nightclub Direct and Millennium Leisure (NDML) and Clubinsure.
Deakin reveals broker ambition fuelled Gallagher move
The new UK commercial director of Arthur J Gallagher International (AJGI) Janice Deakin has revealed she is "looking forward to sitting on the other side of the table".
Deakin ends 13-year Aviva stay to join Arthur J Gallagher
Janice Deakin has ended her 13-year stint at Aviva to join Arthur J Gallagher International (AJGI) as UK commercial director.
Towergate launches UK armed forces discount scheme
Towergate Insurance has launched a discount scheme for the UK's armed forces and veterans.
Gallagher Heath lands Brightside double
Gallagher Heath Insurance Services (GHIS) has raided Brightside Group for two new recruits in a move designed to "drive forward" its expansion plans within UK schemes and affinities.
Bluefin names former Towergate man as interim CFO
Bluefin Insurance has named former Towergate man Tim Philip as interim chief financial officer to replace the outgoing Robert Organ.
PwC confirms new London Market insurance head
PricewaterhouseCoopers (Pwc) has named Jim Bichard as London Market insurance leader.
Barbican joins Home & Legacy's household panel
Insurance and reinsurance business Barbican has joined high net worth specialist Home & Legacy's (H&L) household panel.
Ace snaps up former Chubb boss
Ace Group has snapped up former Chubb manager Mark Roberts as casualty manager for the UK and Ireland.
Allianz unveils Broker Assist marketing portal
Allianz Retail has unveiled a new portal designed to help brokers promote their business.