Articles by Andrew Pearce
LV Broker extends Coversure product relationship
LV Broker's home insurance product ABC is now available through broker Coversure.
Bollington eyes up "major" Scotland role
Bollington has set its sights on becoming one of Scotland's "major brokers" with the appointment of two regional account managers.
Willis swoops for PI specialist Prime Professions
Willis has bought professional indemnity (PI) specialist Prime Professions.
Aviva cites market volatility after PI pullback
Aviva has cited the volatility of the professional indemnity (PI) market following its decision to stop writing business for non-corporates and standalone policies.
Carpe diem! Sentiment Survey enters last-chance saloon
It is the last chance for brokers to get involved with the first Sentiment Survey of 2013 and make sure their views on the likes of dual pricing and regulation are heard by insurers.
Allianz Scholarship Programme sign of industry "commitment"
The Allianz Scholarship Programme is a demonstration of its "commitment to the industry", according to Chris Hanks, general manager, Allianz Commercial.
Protect Association chief Devine signs up with Allianz
Steve Devine, chairman of the Protect Association, has joined Allianz Global Assistance to work with the company’s business development team.
LV Broker claims 'real-time' first with broker system
LV Broker has unveiled a new management system designed to help brokers control their accounts online.
Co-op Insurance reacts to job loss fears
The Co-operative Insurance has moved to quell concerns over the jobs of more than 1,000 employees following the announcement it is up for sale.
Private equity house takes "significant stake" in Validus
Private equity house LDC is set to take a "significant stake" in motor claims business Validus-IVC.
NMU strengthens Birmingham team with ex-Allianz man
Northern Marine Underwriters (NMU) has strengthened its Birmingham engineering team with the appointment of former Allianz man Steve Hodson.
Insurers urged to shape up ahead of Consumer Insurance Act
Law firm Keoghs has urged insurers to review their questionnaires and underwriting guidelines ahead of the introduction of the Consumer Insurance Act (CIA).
esure banks on £1.2bn IPO
esure has set its initial public offering price at 290p a share, valuing the personal lines insurer at £1.2bn.
Co-op insists sale decision "will not change" broker relationships
The Co-operative Insurance has claimed that the announcement it is up for sale "will not change the very important commercial relationship" it has with brokers.
Axa cites rival insurers for snubbing community brokers
Axa has taken a swipe at rival insurers for having "largely ignored" community brokers.
Co-op Insurance's MD insists sale is "in line" with group strategy
The Co-operative Insurance's managing director Mark Summerfield has insisted that the potential sale of its GI business is "entirely in line with the group's strategy".
Co-op Group set to sell GI business amid falling profits
The Co-operative Group has confirmed it intends to sell its GI business - the Co-operative Insurance.
AMII chairman confirms Bupa trade body return
The chairman of the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has confirmed that Bupa is poised to work with members once again in the consumer private medical insurance (PMI) channel.
Incorporated Insurance Group poised to launch online facility
Managing general agent Incorporated Insurance Group (IIG) will launch a Broker Online facility designed to provide brokers with a "quick turnaround on pricing" next month.
Biba slams latest FSCS interim levy
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) head of compliance and CEO-in-waiting Steve White has hit out at the latest compensation scheme interim levy.
Premium Credit boss voices support for FSA premium finance probe
Premium Credit has backed the regulator's review into brokers' premium finance deals, insisting that there should "always be full transparency" for any financial product.
Brokers' FSCS interim levy confirmed as £16m
Brokers will be hit with an interim Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) levy of £16m - down from the £20m previously predicted, Insurance Age can reveal.
New Biba CEO White vows to show "courage"
The British Insurance Brokers' Association's (Biba) new chief executive Steve White has pledged to address broker concerns and represent members with "courage".
Networks issue rallying cry despite Aviva and Willis split
Broker networks have insisted they still have a crucial role in the market place despite Aviva's decision to withdraw from the Willis Network.