Articles by Andrew Pearce
Academy has more in the pipeline after CIC swoop
Academy Insurance Services (AIS) has swooped to buy Surrey-based Crown Insurance Consultants (CIC) and admitted there are still more deals in the pipeline.
Towers Watson reveals new global brokerage leader
Towers Watson has appointed Ross Howard as global leader for its insurance and reinsurance brokerage business.
Brokers urged to check property covers amid cannabis "menace"
Questgates has warned brokers to check their property owners' covers amid a rise in UK cannabis factories.
AFL launches cyber risk awareness service
AFL Risk Consulting has launched a cyber risk assessment service to boost brokers' and their clients' awareness of potential online and IT exposures.
Mixed reaction from broker market to Axa restructure
Brokers have mixed views to the news that Axa will bring its commercial and personal lines broker businesses back together.
UK General agrees £1m of new schemes
UK General has signed two new schemes worth more than £1 million GWP as the insurer targets growing its portfolio to 500 schemes.
Axa UK to "bring together" commercial and personal lines
Axa UK has revealed it will bring together its commercial and personal lines broker businesses under the leadership of Amanda Blanc.
ICS snaps up new technical consultant from Biba
Insurance Compliance Services (ICS) has appointed Ann Peel as technical consultant.
MMA confirms executive director's retirement
MMA executive director Derek Plummer has retired from the company.
CGI reveals independent non-executive director
Congregational & General Insurance (CGI) has unveiled Penny Iverson as an independent non-executive director.
AMII chief describes Bupa decision as "sad, but inevitable"
The chairman of the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has described Bupa pulling back from the broker channel for private medical insurance (PMI) as a "sad, but inevitable day".
Perkins Slade in broker partnership with RTPI
Perkins Slade has been appointed by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as its preferred broker.
AEGIS London makes cyber insurance swoop
AEGIS London has snapped up specialist technology underwriter Rick Welsh to launch a cyber insurance book.
Canopius makes head of FI appointment
Canopius Group has announced the appointment of Nick Kirk as head of financial institutions (FI).
Rural Insurance on course to double in size by 2015
Rural Insurance has shrugged off the loss of four key staff members last year by insisting it remains on course to double in size by 2015.
IFB strikes deal to "close net" on fraudsters
The insurance industry and local authorities have struck a deal to share information on known fraudsters.
AMII vents disappointment at Bupa PMI withdrawal
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has vented its disappointment that Bupa is pulling back from the broker channel for its private medical insurance (PMI) business.
BLG adds to latent defects range with basement cover
Building and Land Guarantees (BLG) has further bolstered its latent defects range with the launch of Basement Shield.
CII targets future industry stars with educational sessions
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has set its sights on unearthing future prodigies with educational sessions.
Disposal of business units could result in Aviva share re-rate
Aviva's decision to cut its losses and leave 16 underperforming business segments could result in a share re-rate, analysts have predicted.
Zurich appoints new CEO of UK global corporate
Zurich has appointed Vinicio Cellerini as chief executive officer (CEO) of global corporate in the UK (GCUK).
Lorica opens new London branch
Lorica Insurance Brokers has opened a new London office as it pursues its growth strategy.
Aviva's new chairman reveals insurer will leave 16 segments
Aviva's new chairman John McFarlane has announced the insurer will leave 16 underperforming business segments in a bid to focus on higher returns.
RFIB snaps up divisional director for energy team
RFIB Group, the Lloyd's insurance and reinsurance broker, has swooped to appoint Richard Scott as divisional director in its energy team.