Articles by Andrew Pearce
Young insurance talent at all-time low, CII survey reveals
The quality of talent entering the insurance industry is at an all-time low, according to the latest Skills Survey from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
New office a "real statement" for brokers, says Hiscox chief
Hiscox chief executive Bronek Masojada has described the 2013 opening of its multi-function office in York as a "real statement" of its commitment to UK brokers.
Hiscox UK's GWP edges up by 1.1%
Hiscox UK's retail business saw gross written premium (GWP) growth of 1.1% for the first nine months of the year, compared to 2011.
Weatherbys Hamilton to appoint four new partners
High net worth intermediary Weatherbys Hamilton will appoint four new partners from 2013 as the firm bids to realise its growth strategy.
Arista snaps up former Brit man
Arista Insurance has appointed former Brit employee Mick Hunter as development underwriter to its St Albans office.
Professionalism: Chartered status far more than a badge
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary CEO Amanda Blanc has argued that the chartered status is "far, far more than a simple badge".
Keating unveiled as UK General commercial MD
Mike Keating has been unveiled as the commercial managing director at UK General Insurance.
Towergate marketing head to leave after six years
Towergate Insurance's group head of marketing Marc DonFrancesco is leaving after six years to join Absolute Partnership.
Admiral Group sees turnover slip by 2%
Admiral Group saw its group turnover edge down by 2% for the third quarter this year, compared to the same period in 2011.
Direct Line rues "subdued" investment returns
Direct Line Group has rued "subdued" investment returns as its profits fell for the first nine months of the year.
New regulator rolls out road to power
Consultation paper tempers broker concerns over FCA’s future role
So long Eric
Industry pays tribute to out-going trade body chief, but has Eric Galbraith left Biba stronger?
Broking success: Culture of success
After a year in the managing director’s chair at Darwin Clayton, Simon Henderson tells Andrew Pearce how he has rebranded and restructured the 92-year-old family owned broker by supporting staff and rewarding success
20 jobs at risk in Groupama restructure
Groupama Insurances has confirmed 20 jobs are at risk as it 'restructures its central support functions' in a move to reduce expenses and boost efficiencies.
Arag teams with PR firm to provide crisis management
Legal expenses insurer (LEI) Arag has teamed up with public relations firm Chelgate to offer crisis management support as part of its policies.
New Premium Credit CEO vows to be on the "front foot"
The new CEO of Premium Credit Andrew Doman has set his sights on rapid growth under its new parent company.
Biba welcomes private equity capture of Premium Credit
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has welcomed GTCR's acquisition of Premium Credit.
GTCR swoops for Premium Credit in £900m deal
Private equity firm GTCR has bought Premium Credit from MBNA Europe in a deal worth £900m.
Chartis unveils new UK head of commercial property
Chartis has appointed Hilary Flynn as UK head of commercial property.
Ex-RSA CEO named as Lloyd's council deputy chairman
Former RSA group CEO Andy Haste has been unveiled as senior independent deputy chairman on the council of Lloyd's.
Fusion takes team from Aviva
Fusion Insurance has moved to recruit a senior team of engineering underwriting and development professionals from Aviva.
Yutree moves for former Bluefin man
Yutree Underwriting has appointed former Bluefin man Chris Parkinson as insurance broker.
Nexus in appointment surge
Nexus Underwriting Management has made a flurry of appointments in a bid to boost its operational capability.
Bluefin extends PI deal with ICAEW
Bluefin Professions has extended its exclusive professional indemnity (PI) and office insurance deal for members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the next three years.