Articles by Andrew Pearce
White urged to make Biba fight harder for brokers
The appointment of Steve White as the new CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has been welcomed by brokers but he has been warned of needing to rise to the challenges the trade body’s membership faces.
Willis Network bullish despite Aviva withdrawal
Willis Network has shrugged off its split with Aviva, insisting that it chose not to strike a deal with Aviva to extend its relationship beyond December 2013.
Vet slapped with suspended jail term for £10,000 insurance con
A veterinary surgeon has been hit with a suspended jail term for conning an insurer out of almost £10,000.
Man City's Tevez faces court after driving without insurance
Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez has been charged with driving without insurance while also disqualified and will appear in court next month.
BGL jumps into Biba online debate
The BGL Group has countered the British Insurance Brokers' Association's (Biba) views on the transactional nature of insurance, describing them as "prehistoric".
RWA warns of broker negligence push
RWA Group has urged brokers to be "vigilant" after learning that an insurer has been pushing a client to "pursue a claim for negligence" against a broker.
Westinsure considers appeal after VAT ruling
Westinsure MD Norrie Erwin insisted that the broker network is now "considering an appeal" following a tax tribunal decision that networks must charge full UK VAT at 20%.
Bupa blames economy for 22% UK profit drop
Bupa blamed the "disappointing" performance of its UK arm on the economy as its profits plunged by 22% during 2012.
Chris Giles in non-exec director move
Giles Insurance executive chairman Chris Giles will become the non-executive director of Giles and Ink Underwriting holding company Expectrum.
Bridge hires entertainment head for new division
Bridge Insurance Brokers has hired Richard Whitham as entertainment head for its creative industry division.
Simply Business CEO refutes Biba's online warning
The CEO of Simply Business has branded the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) "hopelessly out of touch".
AIG Europe launches apprenticeship scheme
AIG Europe has teamed with the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) to announce a new apprenticeship programme.
Premium Credit swoops for former Aviva boss
Premium Credit has moved to appoint former Aviva boss Michael Phillips as head of major accounts and insurer relationships.
Purple unveils UK General as panel member
Purple Partnership has unveiled UK General as a new panel member, Insurance Age can reveal.
Biba CEO warns of online challenge
Biba chief executive Eric Galbraith has voiced his concerns at the transactional nature of insurance and the over-emphasis on price.
Commercial COR unacceptable, says Aviva boss Spencer
Aviva UK and Ireland chief executive Robin Spencer has branded the insurer’s commercial combined operating ratio (COR) as “unacceptable”.
Aviva UK GI delivers steady 98% COR amid 2013 pay freeze
Aviva delivered a steady UK combined operating ratio (COR) of 98% for 2012 as the group confirmed that its executive directors would not receive any annual bonuses.
Policy Shop unveils ex-AA Insurance boss in non-exec role
Policy Shop has named former AA Insurance Services boss Andy Briscoe as non-executive chairman.
Admiral CEO warns of aggregator slowdown despite Confused profit
Confused.com recorded rising profits for the first time in four years as Admiral group CEO Henry Engelhardt admitted that the rate of aggregator growth was "slowing".
Insurer view: Ditch the "old-boys' network" and get professional
Hiscox believes that brokers should stop relying on the "old boys' network" and instead strive for professionalism by securing chartered status.
CII unveils new claims faculty chairman
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has unveiled Ecclesiastical's claims and risk services director David Bonehill as its claims faculty board chairman.
JLT enjoys 20% profit growth
Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) has seen its 2012 profits jump by 20% as it delivered organic growth of 7%.
Biba strikes Toba template agreement
The Association of British Insurers (Biba) has agreed "a template" for terms of business agreements (Tobas) between brokers and insurers.
FSA regulatory inspections leap during 2012
Regulatory inspections of insurers for the first nine months of 2012 were up 38% on the total amount conducted for 2011, a survey has found.