Articles by Andrew Pearce
Broker activity on the up - now all we need is an England Six Nations win
On the eve of the Six Nations an England rugby legend has made a timely appearance in the world of insurance broking.
England Rugby World Cup winner Back in new broker launch
Neil Back teams up with former Bollington men at Adelphi Special Risks.
LV turns to Direct Line for personal lines hire
Andy Deakins joins as technical underwriting manager.
Rural turns to NIG FarmWeb for second underwriting hire
Harrogate-based specialist insurer in bid to boost on-site development underwriter presence.
Swinton takes on Fairpoint boss as non-exec director
High street broker recruits from consumer debt management firm.
Ace recruits environmental risk underwriter
Ace's environmental team is now five-strong.
Markham takes on Peters for new kidnap and ransom facility
Patrick Peters was previously at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Giles integration cost Gallagher £1.6m in 2013
Profit for its brokerage segment soared to $204.8m [£123.4m] during 2013.
FCA issues clone marine underwriter warning
Watchdog warns that LGS Commerce Insurance is posing as Durham-based marine underwriter.
Worldwide Broker Network to mark 25th anniversary
Two-day event will be held in London.
Aviva strategic account head named broker performance boss
Regan Shaw replaces Fraser Edmond who was promoted last month.
Brightside raises £6.8m to plug "short-term cash shortfall"
Broker explains share placement was needed to "prevent the possibility" of breaching bank covenant.
Autonet embarks on 50-strong recruitment drive
Staffordshire-based broker also targeting further investment in technology this year.
RWA adds Jelf consultant as new compliance manager
Stokes has been charged with helping brokers meet the regulator's "exacting requirements".
Saffron launches online motor quote and buy brand
Broker hopes that InsureValid8 will reduce fraud.
QBE begins UK job consultation amid Philippines switch plan
Australian insurer has already briefed employees about potential business transformation plan.
Gallagher names UIB man as aviation director
Hamilton-Cox has been charged with growing broker's aviation portfolio.
Thistle completes string of hires
JLT-owned underwriter adds six as part of wide-ranging appointment drive.
FCA raises clone broker alert
Regulator warns that Zelomit Insurance has "no association" with Saffron.
Biba names Flaxmans as preferred claims advocacy partner
Trade body members can access free initial consultation with Flaxmans.
Watchdog undertaking small broker client money review
FCA is looking into arrangements of smaller brokers ahead of publishing revised client money rules.
Barbon completes trio of senior hires
Broker hails "significant strengthening of our ranks".
Ecclesiastical moves to strengthen regional offering
Insurer looks to boost three regional hubs.
Covea unveils commercial lines development consultant
Insurer says newly-created role will "bring added focus and resource" to its commercial lines targets.