Articles by Andrew Pearce
General insurance intermediaries see FSA complaints hit 431,897
The number of complaints instigated against general insurance intermediaries leapt up to 431,897 during the first half of 2012, according to the latest statistics released by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
JLT takes on former Towergate employee for Nottingham office
JLT Speciality has snapped up former Towergate employee Elizabeth Day as business development co-ordinator for its Nottingham office.
Bluefin "took some medicine" to aid broker partner division
Bluefin Insurance Group "took some medication" in 2011 and has seen its broker partner division emerge stronger this year.
RK Harrison opens Kent office to boost "face-to-face" service
RK Harrison Insurance Services has opened a new regional office in Kent in a bid to boost its "face-to-face" service with clients in the region.
The first steps to chartered broker status for firms
Amid an ever-competitive market and challenging trading conditions, securing Chartered Insurance Broker status could be the ticket firms need to get ahead of the market.
Car insurance premiums record 10% annual fall
Car insurance premiums have fallen by 10.6% over the past year, with average premiums now standing at £478, according to MoneySupermarket.com
Cast your vote in our Professionalism poll
Ahead of this week’s launch of Insurance Age’s new online platform on Professionalism, brokers have the chance to get involved with our new poll.
Arista looks to the Outback for new senior underwriter
Arista Insurance has moved to appoint Grant Twist as senior underwriter in its Midlands team in a bid to better serve the region.
Woodstock makes 30th acquisition with Clear Insurance book
Woodstock Insurance Brokers has chalked up its 30th acquisition in its 10-year history with the capture of a personal lines book of business from Clear Insurance Management.
Towergate unveils new board member
Towergate Insurance has appointed Dr Teresa Robson-Capps to its board as independent non-executive director.
Park Insurance bolsters medical indemnity with MIR swoop
Park Insurance Group has snapped up specialist medical insurance company Medical Indemnity Register (MIR) in a bid to offer a "uniquely tailored and specialist service"
Swinton makes Burnley acquisition
Swinton Group has swooped to acquire Burnley-based Greys Insurance as the broker pursues its strategy of developing its UK-wide local broker proposition.
Sagicor targets brokers with business travel and accident product
Sagicor Underwriting has launched a group personal accident and business travel product in a bid to reduce financial loss and business disruption.
Amlin downgraded after deterioration of "key financial metrics"
Ratings agency Moody's has downgraded Amlin's subordinated debt ratings (SDR) and the insurance financial strength rating (IFSR) of its Lloyd's syndicate.
Swiftcover racks up £10m loss for 2011
Swiftcover Insurance Services recorded a £10.7m post-tax loss for the year ended 31 December 2011, a substantial fall from the £291,000 profit recorded for the previous year.
Insurers ready to seize RSA's former motor trade business
Insurers are poised to pounce on RSA's former business following its decision to withdraw from the motor trade market.
Groupama announces extra social media workshops
Groupama Insurances is set to roll out a series of free one-day workshops designed to help brokers embrace social media.
Sentiment Survey launches for brokers
Calling all brokers, it is that time of the year to vent your views about all things insurance and also be in with a chance to win tickets to see Jools Holland perform at the Royal Albert Hall.
LV nabs ex-RBS man as management information director
LV has snapped up Simon Aldred as director of management information for its general insurance (GI) business.
Hastings unveils 200 job recruitment drive
Hastings Direct has revealed plans to create 200 new jobs over the coming 12 months as it targets an extra three million customers by 2020.
Brightside and Open GI renew partnership deal
Brightside Group has renewed its partnership with Open GI for another four years in a move designed to drive efficiencies across the business.
Towergate's NPIB acquisition set for 2012 conclusion
The potential acquisition of Norwich & Peterborough Insurance Brokers (NPIB) by Towergate is set to be completed during the last quarter of 2012, Insurance Age understands.
Brightside says half-year results would be "envy" of brokers
Brightside Group has announced robust growth for the first half of 2012 with revenue and pre-tax profit both rising.
Cyber risk expert warns of 'landscape' change
Increased scrutiny and European regulatory changes will soon "change the landscape" of cyber risk insurance.