Articles by Andrew Pearce
Towergate's Lawton to head up new broker division
Changes entail departure of Bespoke Underwriting CEO Scott Brown.
Brokers warned to "be aware" of watchdog's investment review
Warning comes after the Financial Conduct Authority issued investment incentive guidance.
Willis combines global specialty business with UK retail
Broker says changes were made to create "market-leading client proposition".
Long-serving directors leave Bridge
Vaughan Rudd, Gavin Ruben and Peter Warburton have left the Manchester-based broker.
LV Broker boosts operations team with twin hire
Arrivals expected to support insurer's "future growth plans".
Romero nabs Bluefin duo to boost Halifax office
Broker targets doubling branch's commission income over next 12 months.
Axa completes brace of senior broking appointments
Insurer looks to boost "breadth and depth" of its broker market engagement.
Flood Re reportedly in danger of missing 2015 launch date
Flood Re negotiations described as "painfully slow".
Brit targets new UK property portfolio
Lloyd's insurer adds three from Amlin to team.
RSA's long 15 minutes of fame
The completion of the PwC review into the claims and finance issues uncovered in Ireland two months ago brought an element of closure to the insurer's recent stint in the spotlight.
Kingsbridge targets 25% GWP growth after PE boost
Broker eyes up overseas expansion in "engineering heartland" of Continental Europe.
ISIS Equity Partners takes minority stake in broker Kingsbridge
Broker sets its sights on building on "niche position" in UK market.
RSA in hotel and restaurant product launch
Insurer insists new offering will give businesses "peace of mind".
FCA 2013 insurance fines soared 160% to £44.6m
Broker-specific fines rose to £9.76m, mainly fuelled by the JLT and Swinton penalties.
Sterling takes on former Keelan Westall man Oliver Jackson
Oliver Jackson charged with boosting growth in the South.
Gallagher tipped to land Oval takeover
Acquisition expected to be confirmed "late January, early February".
RSA's Brown admits insurer's reputation has been "damaged"
Adrian Brown's admission follows PwC review into Ireland issues and twin sackings.
RSA fires Ireland CFO and claims director
Dismissals follow PwC review into Ireland claims and finance issues.
RSA personal lines head denies revamp is cost-cutting ploy
Mark Christer pays tribute to the departing Jill White's nine years of service.
RSA merges UK affinity and personal lines broker teams
Restructure sees personal lines broker MD Jill White leave the insurer.
Towergate regional MD Townsend to leave this month
Simon Townsend assumed the role in July last year.
RSA board to receive PwC review on Ireland irregularities
Insurer confirms £200m cash injection into its Irish business.
Brokerbility buys chartered broker Fehnert PLC
Business has set its sights on becoming "broker of choice" in the East Midlands.
Swinton wraps up Harrogate-based acquisition
Broker has earmarked completing another acquisition this month.