Articles by Andrew Pearce
Aon reports 2% organic growth for retail brokerage
Aon's retail brokerage organic revenue increased by 2% in the third quarter of 2012, according to its results.
Macquarie decision means less choice for brokers
Bill Cooper, global head of insurance at Lloyds Bank's wholesale banking and markets, has expressed his surprise at the decision of Macquarie Bank to pull out of UK broker lending.
Time to fight the FSCS good fight for brokers
Much hullaballoo has surrounded the FSA's proposed FSCS reforms, aka another broker stitch up.
Ink Insurance MD placed on gardening leave
The managing director of Ink Insurance Mike Smith has been placed on gardening leave, Insurance Age can reveal.
Biba puts forward 'ring-fenced' FSCS proposal
The British Insurance Broker's Association (Biba) has urged that brokers should be ‘ring-fenced' from other intermediaries as part of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) funding model.
Marsh's graduate application boom "testament" to industry
Marsh has revealed that more than 2,700 people applied for just 15 places in its last UK graduate intake.
Sagicor takes on former Fusion man
Sagicor Underwriting has bolstered its commercial combined underwriting team with the addition of former Fusion Insurance Services man Lee Sunderland.
Alesco moves for former Aon and Marsh specialist
Alesco has snapped up risk and insurance power construction specialist Alison Baker from Aon.
Biba denies 'secret' credit check investigation claims
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has insisted it is "not concerned" about claims insurers are carrying out ‘secret' credit checks on drivers to increase premiums.
Willis chief hails "impressive turnaround" of its UK business
The "impressive turnaround" of Willis' UK business during the third quarter of 2012 was welcomed despite the broking giant seeing its net income drop by a third, according to its latest financial results.
Aon announces UK NFL tie-up
Aon has been unveiled as an official sponsor of the National Football League (NFL) UK as it bids to help promote American football across the UK.
NIG to create senior business development roles
NIG will create senior business development manager (SBDM) roles to replace the broker-facing positions set to be lost as part of parent Direct Line Group's cost-cutting drive.
Keelan Westall predicts two-fold rise for online platform users
Keelan Westall expects to double the number of brokers using its Dynamic online platform.
AA urges government to make flood investment a "priority"
The AA has urged the government to make flood investment a "priority" or risk leaving homes uninsurable.
Giles names former Dickson boss as regional MD for the South
Giles Insurance Brokers has named Paul Dickson, the former head of Dickson Insurance Brokers, as its regional managing director for the South of England.
Lorica hires ex-Towergate duo
Lorica Insurance Brokers has snapped up two former Towergate employees for its Leeds branch.
IFB says brokers have "vital role" to play in tackling fraud
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has identified brokers as having a "vital role" to play in tackling fraud.
Brit nabs Atrium finance director
Brit Group has snapped up Atrium's Andrew Baddeley as chief financial officer.
Green broker in NIG commercial tie-up
NIG has been selected to underwrite the core commercial insurance business of Insure Green as it bids to drive growth within its combined product range.
'Crash for cash' fraudster who left victims "cheated and violated" jailed
A ‘crash for cash' fraudster who left his victims feeling "cheated and violated" has been jailed for 21 months and ordered to repay £7,250.
Chartered status helps "tip the scales" for new business
Securing chartered status can help "tip the scales" in favour of winning and retaining new business.
One in six staff at Aviva's Birmingham office to leave
Almost one in six staff at Aviva's Birmingham office have accepted voluntary redundancy.
CFC adds ex-HSBC Insurance chief to board
CFC has appointed former HSBC Insurance Brokers CEO Philip Gregory to its board as non-executive director.
Das appoints two regional underwriters
Das has made a double appointment in a bid to expand its regional underwriting teams.