Articles by Andrew Pearce
Car collision cheat handed eight-month jail sentence
A car collision cheat has been sentenced to eight months in prison after attempting to claim for an accident that never happened.
Arista in merchant trade scheme launch with BIS
Arista Insurance has launched a merchant trade scheme with Merseyside-based broker Business Insurance Services (BIS).
Equity Red Star confirms Ecclesiastical's Ansvar broker motor deal
Equity Red Star has agreed terms to take on Ecclesiastical Insurance's Ansvar broker motor business following the parent company's decision to withdraw from the market in November 2012.
CDL unveils new MD as founder Hogg takes new role
CDL has unveiled Gary Johnson as group managing director in a move which will see company founder Tom Hogg move upstairs as group chairman.
Father and sons hit with £278,000 bill after false claims
A father and his two sons found guilty of money laundering and conspiracy to defraud have been ordered to pay back £278,000 after having submitted "dozens" of fake claims.
Aviva France CEO announces immediate resignation
Aviva has confirmed that Philippe Maso y Guell Rivet has resigned as CEO of Aviva France.
Nearly 100 jobs at risk with RSA Croydon closure
More than 90 jobs are at risk following RSA's decision to close its current Croydon office and relocate the bulk of its services to Manchester in July 2013.
Henderson makes Stockton office appointment
Henderson Insurance Brokers has snapped up Adrienne Robinson as senior account executive for its Stockton office.
Markerstudy claims "final piece to the puzzle" with credit hire swoop
Markerstudy Group has bought accident management company Vision Vehicle Solutions as it focuses on launching an "integrated motor service" in early 2013.
Mitsui boosts underwriting team with double hire
Mitsui Sumitomo has moved to strengthen its casualty and accident & health underwriting team with two new recruits.
Home-swapping holiday policy launched
Specialist broker Insurance Tailors has teamed with Hiscox to provide cover for home-swapping holidaymakers.
JLT aims to plug EDI "gap" with new product
JLT has introduced an executive defence insurance (EDI) product in a bid to plug the "gap in the market" to insure against executive and corporate liabilities.
FSA confirms extra packaged accounts proposals
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has confirmed it will be implementing two further proposals to its packaged bank account rules.
30 jobs at risk with Gallagher Heath Norwich branch closure
Up to 30 jobs could be at risk after Gallagher Heath's decision to close its Norwich branch in the New Year.
Premium Credit targets online broker integration with COO swoop
Premium Credit has appointed Gopi Chelliah as COO in a bid to improve its online integration with brokers and end customers.
UK General joins Managing General Agents' Association
UK General Insurance has become a member of the Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA).
S&P revises RSA Group outlook to negative
Standard & Poor's (S&P) has revised its outlook on the core operating entities of RSA Group to negative from stable while affirming the insurer's A+ credit rating.
Queen labels FSA "toothless"
The Queen has blamed the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for lacking "teeth" ahead of the 2008 financial crisis.
Deloitte predicts 2012 household insurance profit
Deloitte has forecast that insurers will make a 2012 household insurance profit, the fifth year of profitability in a row.
Digital: Don't fall foul of FSA regulations
Brokers should ensure that their social media strategy is "clear, fair and not misleading" while pursuing a digital communication strategy.
Lorega appoints former Keelan Westall boss
Lorega has recruited former Keelan Westall boss Sam Purcicoe as business development manager for the north.
Towergate announces host of Aberdeen recruits
Towergate Insurance has unveiled a host of new recruits for its Aberdeen office as the broker continues its Scotland push.
Barclays appoints FSA's Sants as compliance chief
Barclays has appointed former Financial Services Authority (FSA) chief executive Hector Sants to its newly-created role of head of compliance and government and regulatory relations.
Outgoing Willis chief will still "suit up" after departure
Outgoing Willis chief Joe Plumeri insists he will still "suit up" after he departs the global broker next year.