Articles by Andrew Pearce
Capita's head of GI leaves after less than year in role
Capita's head of general insurance (GI) Brent Escott is leaving his post by mutual agreement after little more than six months in the role.
Open GI and Endsleigh pair up for charity quote offering
Software house Open GI has teamed up with Endsleigh Business Insurance Services to help cut the time needed for the insurer's charity insurance quotes.
Biba "very concerned" about proposed FSCS cap rise
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has raised concerns about the proposal to increase the financial cap on brokers' sub-class in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) by 50% to £300m.
Prime Professions reveals PI tie-up with Axis Speciality
Prime Professions has teamed up with Axis Speciality to offer private indemnity (PI) insurance to sole practitioners and small firms.
Former broker fined £500,000 over "serious failings"
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has banned and hit a former insurance broker with a £471,846 fine for the misappropriation of premiums.
SSP snaps up new head of delivery for insurer division
SSP has moved to appoint Paul Webb as head of delivery for its insurer division.
CII on hunt for fresh industry talent
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is on the lookout for the next batch of contestants for its New Generation Groups programme.
Poor personalised service biggest scheme gripe for brokers
A lack of underwriting flexibility, a slow response to queries and poor access to decision makers were the major frustrations cited by brokers when dealing with insurers over schemes, a survey released today reported.
Insurers face "perfect storm" over profits
Insurers are facing a perfect storm as a combination of factors will contrive to hit profits for the second successive year, a report released today has warned.
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Lockton targets regional brokers from Lloyd's base
Lockton has targeted northern brokers by setting up a Lloyd's and London market service from its Manchester office.
Up to 100 jobs at risk after Simplyhealth confirms Bristol switch
Up to 100 jobs could be at risk after Simplyhealth announced it would move all its private medical insurance operations to its Bristol base.
Towergate completes double acquisition
Towergate Insurance has completed a double acquisition swoop of brokers in Hampshire and Berkshire.
Insurers blasted for "continuing delays" over flooding deal
Insurers and the government have been slammed for their failure to reach an agreement over affordable cover for households at risk from flooding.
RWA snaps up ex-Biba leader Peter Staddon
RWA Compliance Services has unveiled Peter Staddon as head of broker professional development.
Commercial Express rolls out complex risk product for brokers
Commercial Express has rolled out its commercial combined facility to all brokers as it seeks to boost its policy offering for more complex risks.
Axa scoops top spot in Brokerbility survey once again
Axa has topped Brokerbility's bi-annual insurer performance survey for the second successive time.
LV Broker appoints development manager for South
LV Broker has appointed Jim Ramsay as business development manager for the southern region.
LV Broker snapped up to EIP schemes motor panel
LV Broker has been appointed to the schemes motor panel of Equity Insurance Partnerships (EIP), the UK affinity business of Insurance Australia Group.
ECIH reveals ex-RSA chief as new chairman
Electrical Contractors' Insurance Holdings (ECIH) has unveiled Tim Ablett as chairman.
JLT and AmTrust Europe target solicitors with PI service
JLT has teamed with AmTrust Europe to launch a sole practitioners professional indemnity (PI) insurance service to boost choice and flexibility.
Rural Insurance looks to the South West with sales swoop
Rural Insurance has appointed a regional sales manager for the South West as it continues its growth strategy.
Insurance failures up on last year
The number of businesses in insurance going bust last month rose by 50% compared to the same period last year, statistics released by Experian have revealed.
UK brokers endure 3.9% annual revenue drop
UK brokers have seen their revenues fall every year since 2007, a report published today by market research agency Finaccord has found.