Articles by Andrew Pearce
Willis back in the black with £229m 2013 profit
Broker reverses the hefty loss posted for 2012.
Aqua turns to Hiscox for senior underwriter
Matthew Webb will work on high net worth and specialist motor product Aurum.
Covéa embarks on senior underwriter recruitment spree
Provider insists new arrivals demonstrate its "on-going commitment" to developing its underwriting capabilities.
Brokerbility Holdings takes on group legal counsel
Jitendra Patel was involved with Brett and Randall MBO in 2009.
Gallagher expects Giles integration to cost up to £10m this year
Broker said costs will be related to technology, staff and incentive compensation.
Bluefin head of corporate Fryer leaves
Howard Fryer had been at the broker for approaching six years.
Former Bupa man named as Towergate Direct CEO
It follows consolidator's announcement last autumn to split its retail division into two units.
RSA mid-market regions director Wilkinson leaves
UK commercial MD Jon Hancock will oversee mid-market regions in the interim.
Towergate's Nathan and Duggan on Biba advisory board
Biba CEO Steve White hails "calibre" of people in group.
Keychoice partners with Ageas for new van offering
Network describes its relationship with insurer as going from "strength to strength".
Beazley records lowest COR since 2002
Pre-tax profits rose 25% to $313.3m
Unrated carrier Eric stops accepting new business
Decision revealed in a letter penned by company chief executive.
Gallagher takes on RSA man for new technology role
Giles Baxter was previously head of development at Acturis.
Barbon unveils Simon Ellen as chairman
Ellen replaces Malcolm McCaig who assumed the chairmanship last October.
Direct Group announces restructure and name change
Group to merge two divisions in bid to simplify structure.
Brokers bemoan further FSCS levy rise
Industry increasingly despondent as Biba labels FSCS protest a “rear-guard action”
Broking success: Straight down the middle
Jelf group chief executive Alex Alway and chief executive (insurance) Phil Barton explain why, despite ambitions for growth, they are keen to keep the broker close to its clients. Andrew Pearce reports
M&A activity on the up in the new year
Increasing optimism and a more buoyant economy have encouraged a higher acquisition rate
In-depth: After the floods
After another bout of storms, the insurance industry is facing up to the possibility that they will have to deal with increasing numbers of major weather events. Andrew Pearce reports
Former IIB technical head warns of "formidable" regulator
Ann Peel cites FCA's "root-and-branch review" of insurance.
CPP mis-selling victims set to start claiming compensation
Millions of people will be eligible for compensation as of mid-February.
CFC names HCC's Woodward as claims and products boss
New arrival also boasts 11 years of law experience at Eversheds, CMS Cameron McKenna and Davies Arnold Cooper.
Reid and Blanc join Biba advisory board
Duo will assume the roles with immediate effect.
Swinton Commercial completes first acquisition of 2014
High street broker reveals that personal lines acquisitions will also continue.