Articles by Andrew Pearce
MASS "disappointed" by bodily injury claims findings
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS) has said it is "very disappointed with, but not surprised" at the findings reported by The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Dorset-based broker targets expats with home cover
A Dorset-based broker has teamed up with a Gibraltar counterpart to offer expatriates home insurance for overseas properties.
CMCs singled out for "staggering" rise in accident claims
Claims management companies (CMCs) have been condemned for the "staggering" increase in bodily injury accidents, according to a report published today by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
PMI market faces fight to keep customers amid spiralling costs
The private medical insurance (PMI) market has a fight on its hands to retain its customer base amid spiralling costs, delegates heard at the 2012 Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) conference.
Aspen targets brokers with property owners' product
Aspen Risk Management (ARML) has launched a property owners' product designed to give brokers capacity for an estimated maximum loss of up to £75m for any one location.
CII focuses on customer service with new exam
An examination unit launched by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is putting customer service at the core of its focus.
Aviva chairman steps down amid shareholder disquiet
Lord Sharman of Redlynch retired as Aviva's chairman of the board and company director on 30 June.
LIU Europe appoints new trade credit vice president
Liberty International Underwriters Europe (LIU Europe) has swooped to appoint Mark Esdaile as assistant vice president for its trade credit and political risk team.
Brokers wait on Axa’s next move after Hardy’s shock departure
Amanda Blanc takes over personal lines as well as commercial after Steve Hardy steps down as CEO of Axa Personal Lines
Marsh reveals chairman of its global energy practice
Marsh has confirmed Andrew George as chairman of its global energy practice.
North Yorkshire-based brokers join forces
Two North Yorkshire insurance brokers have merged to create a company with an estimated £10m turnover.
Aviva’s regional changes receive mixed reaction
Brokers split over insurer’s approach to regional broking structure
Market moves: Silly season for appointments
The summer ‘silly season’ is just around the corner, when pickings are thin for newspapers and trade magazines. However, in the run up, there has been no dearth of appointments with brokers seemingly hell-bent on outdoing each other in the recruitment…
Amlin unveils senior management overhaul
Amlin has announced a senior management reshuffle within the group, with the changes taking effect from the beginning of July 2012.
RSA reveals new sales director
RSA has pounced to appoint Owen Thomas as sales director within its reshaped Global Speciality Lines (GSL) division.
RSA and The Co-operative unveil motor recovery deal
RSA and The Co-operative Insurance have announced a bilateral agreement aimed at settling outstanding motor recoveries.
Fortune favours the brave
As the dust settles on a hectic first few weeks at Insurance Age it is clear to see that a common issue afflicts many brokers across the board.
HSB snaps up loss control engineering manager
Specialist engineering insurer HSB Engineering Insurance has snapped up Jim Whitmore as loss control engineering manager for construction.
Capita creates 30 jobs in Gloucester
Capita Insurance Services has created 30 new jobs in its underwriting services division in Gloucester.
Giles boosts management team with appointment
Giles Insurance Group has swooped to appoint Paula Williams as regional managing director for the North of England as it looks to strengthen its management team.
AIG to use its brand name once more
AIG will use its brand in public once more after having shied away from using its own name.
Brokers endure fastest commission decline for two years
Average commissions, fees and premiums fell at their fastest rate since June 2010 during the last quarter, according to the latest CBI/PwC Financial Services Survey published today.
Marketform appoints interim CEO on permanent basis
Lloyd's insurer Marketform Managing Agency has confirmed interim CEO John O'Neill has been appointed on a permanent basis.
UK D&O rates continue to fall
Director's and officer's (D&O) liability insurance rates fell by up to 10% in the UK during Q2 this year, according to Marsh's Global Insurance Market Quarterly Briefing.