Articles by Andrew Pearce
FCA puts comparison sites under spotlight
Regulator to investigate “key concerns” over how customers use aggregators
RSA suffers month of setbacks
Brokers express concern over problems in Ireland, but say RSA is “big enough and ugly enough” to cope
Aon announces sale of Footman James to Towergate
Towergate confirmed last month that it was in "advanced discussions" for the broker.
More questions than answers for Towergate
In the grand scheme of results, a company's Q3 figures rarely compete with the detail and interest thrown up by its full or half-year numbers.
Brokers question Towergate's client money misallocation timespan
Consolidator's bondholder report flagged concerns that took place during a four-year period until 2011.
Holman admits Markerstudy may make fresh Brightside bid
Markerstudy will be able to return with a new offer in Spring 2014.
Carole Nash eyes market "shake up" with online service launch
Broker looks to make its mark on "staid" classic car market.
Broking success: In the DNA
DNA Insurance’s directors Alf Costa and Danny Imray tell Andrew Pearce why broking is still all about meeting clients face-to-face and how their specialism in non-standard motor has helped it thrive
Hodges: Property underwriting sale is "not a sign of weakness"
Towergate Group CEO defends decision to sell division to Peter Cullum-backed venture.
Hodges insists £15m misallocation has been "immediately rectifed"
Bondholder report reveals that £15m was misallocated between November 2007 and January 2011.
Biba calls for end to insurance "information overload"
Biba executive director criticises "reams and reams" of information that "overwhelms" customers.
New Brightside CEO is a "big step forward" in broker's history
Interim CEO admits that Towergate wouldn't want to lose its former director.
SSP owner's purchase of Applied Systems sparks debate
Applied Systems insists no changes planned after deal.
Keychoice partners with Brilliant Law
Network claims that brokers will be able to budget better for the use of legal services.
R&Q opens Birmingham office
Former Catlin duo Paul Woodcock and Phil Woodward will initially staff office.
Applied Systems bought by private equity
Deal follows Applied System's acquisition of Insurecom earlier this year.
NIG promotes Swindle to head up e-trading
Previous head of broker e-trading Ben Thornton left in October.
Covea snaps up Morris for newly-created home claims role
Provider poised to launch its in-sourced household claims service in April 2014.
Arista expands hair and beauty scheme with Croydon broker
Salon Gold scheme was first launched in 1984.
Covea and Sabre join SSP's smartphone telematics panel
Insurers set to go live during the first quarter of 2014.
Hiscox kicks off football revenue protection cover
Top Premier League clubs consulted for the past two years.
FCA launches price comparison website probe
Regulator warns that consumers may "focus solely on price" rather than appropriate cover.
Towergate in "advanced discussions" to buy Footman James
Towergate describes potential acquisition as "central" to its growth strategy.
Zurich records a 79% profit rise
UK general insurance MD Steve Lewis warns of complacency.