Articles by Andrew Pearce
Oxford Insurance MD opts for CFC
Oxford Insurance Brokers managing director (MD) Neill Cotton is set to assume a senior management role with CFC.
Giles M&A director to end five-year stint at broker
Giles' mergers and acquisitions director Hazel McIntyre is leaving the company.
Insurers named and shamed by FOS
UK Insurance, part of Royal Bank of Scotland, racked up the highest number of general insurance complaints referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) according to new figures.
LV Broker turns to BGL for strategic account manager
LV Broker has swooped to appoint former BGL man Paul Chalfont as strategic account manager.
Duke Street Capital founder could bid for Direct Line
The founder of Duke Street Capital has registered his interest once again in snapping up Direct Line, the Daily Telegraph has reported.
Allianz unveils new claims division head
Allianz has promoted Jeremy Trott to head of operations within the claims division.
New Lockton vice president aims for "innovative and proactive" broking
New Lockton vice president John Bellingan has set his sights on helping businesses in the South East "through innovative and proactive broking".
UK Broker Awards celebrate Galbraith's achievements
The UK Broker Awards 2012 were wrapped up in fitting style with the British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive Eric Galbraith scooping the Achievement Award.
Willis welcomes 12 new network recruits
Willis has confirmed that 12 new members have joined its networks taking its tally for the year to 22.
FSJ completes Cobra treble with Lincoln capture
Giles Insurance has snapped up former Cobra Networks managing director John Lincoln for its FSJ wholesale broking subsidiary.
Chartis unveils UK middle market distribution manager
Chartis has moved to appoint a new UK middle market distribution manager as it continues its bid to evolve its business model.
Brokers hail end to Groupama 'limbo' period
Brokers have welcomed the news that Groupama has entered into talks with Ageas around a potential sale of its UK non-life insurance business.
Ageas and Groupama confirm acquisition talks
Ageas UK and Groupama have entered into exclusive discussions regarding the sale of Groupama's UK non-life insurance business.
Aviva director Wilford set to join Towergate
Aviva's shared services director Alison Wilford is reportedly set to join Towergate.
New Marsh UK CEO issues Eurozone "headwinds" warning
The new chief executive (CEO) of Marsh UK Mark Weil has issued a warning about Eurozone "headwinds" as he begins his latest role.
Mitsui confirms PI class underwriter promotion
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd's has promoted Stuart Wood to class underwriter for professional indemnity (PI) as it continues its bid to expand the professional lines operation.
Aon UK unveils Carnegie-Brown as new non-exec chairman
Aon UK has unveiled Bruce Carnegie-Brown as non-executive chairman following the departure of Paul Manduca.
CDL strikes land deal as part of expansion bid
Insurance software house CDL has struck a deal to buy four and a half acres of land in Stockport as it continues its expansion bid.
JLT in Miller raid to bolster risk practice
JLT Risk Practice has raided Miller Insurance for three additions to its broking team, Insurance Age can reveal.
Direct Line insists brokers will see "no change" from NIG
Brokers will see "absolutely no change" in their dealings with NIG, Direct Line Group has insisted in the wake of its cost-cutting measures unveiled today.
Up to 900 jobs at risk as Direct Line announces cost-cutting bid
Direct Line Group has announced the proposed redundancy of almost 900 staff as part of the ‘first phase' to try to slash administration costs and boost efficiency.
Elite responds to ARP clarification with PI launch
Legal expenses provider Elite Insurance has set its sights on £3m premium income with the launch of professional indemnity (PI) for solicitors.
FSJ swoops for another ex-Cobra man
FSJ Broking, the London market division of Ink, has snapped up former Cobra man Ray Heap as development director.
Keelan Westall announces flurry of underwriting team moves
Keelan Westall has made a flurry of appointments within its in-house underwriting agency.