Articles by Andrew Pearce
More than 100 jobs at Markerstudy-owned business at risk
A 45-day consultation is underway, set to conclude on 20 January.
Lloyd's of London unveils Inga Beale as chief executive
Canopius group chief executive will assume the role in the New Year, becoming the first female to lead the London market.
RSA placed on negative watch by Fitch
Rating agency warns that "some of RSA's key financial metrics are weaker than its ratings would suggest".
Liberty Mutual names new Leeds branch head
Former Zurich manager John Meehan will replace the retiring John Dakin.
RSA urged to put itself up for sale
Investors have reportedly written to the insurer demanding action.
Brightside slashes its 2013 earnings estimate by 20%
Broker blames capacity restrictions during Q4 2013.
Ecclesiastical confirms care market "repositioning"
Insurer's decision branded a "body blow" to the care industry.
Canopius subject to a £600m takeover bid by Japanese insurer
Deal reportedly set to be completed during the coming week.
Gallagher's Devine to head up education practice
Devine will replace Peter Bristow who is leaving to pursue other opportunities.
Brokers express RSA support amid Lee resignation
Market rallies around insurer following departure of group chief executive.
"Amicable settlement" reached between Motorplus and MTA
Motorplus was hit with the £7.67m claim last year.
Higos looks to expand graduate training scheme
Higos set to build on graduate quota taken on this year.
Zurich unveils Tim Holliday as UK personal lines MD
Raft of senior changes sees Pete Wing reverse retirement decision announced in October.
Plum reacts to buy-to-let recovery with HomeWorks extension
Provider said product will now cover landlords undertaking "extensive" building extension projects and renovations.
Aviva promotes Edmond to broker performance director role
Edmond replaces Sam Hudson who left the role last month to join Equity Insurance.
Coversure personal lines boss Dawson to join Policy Plan
Dawson pays tribute to "family-orientated" broker after "amicable" departure.
Sterling takes on Oak man for Birmingham office
Further recruit for new Birmingham office.
Zurich report finds more than a third of SMEs enjoyed Q3 growth
SME growth and confidence on the up despite growing workforce challenges.
Axa COO Carruthers joins Acturis board
Carruthers confirmed in October that he would leave the insurer at the end of 2013.
Regulator's gaze falls on wholesale insurance
Regulator is already engaging with insurance trade bodies about wholesale insurance.
Towergate sales director to leave
James McCaffrey to leave after some 10 years at the consolidator.
Biba calls for small business Flood Re inclusion
Statement of Principles replacement also excludes council tax band H properties.
Venture secures chartered status
Bristol-based broker described achievement as a "landmark".
Higos unveils enhanced wordings for Hinkley Point contractors
Somerset-based power plant set to be a 10-year building project.