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Travel broker criticises small print in abandonment policies
A specialist travel insurance broker has questioned how anybody can check in when the airports are closed and wants more consensus from insurers over the volcano.
Henderson is on the acquisition trail in Leeds
Henderson Insurance has announced the takeover of Denney O’Hara.
Catlin snaps up Angel's PI and D&O liability book
Catlin Group, the international specialty property/casualty insurer and reinsurer, has acquired the professional indemnity (PI) and directors’ & officers’ (D&O) liability book of business underwritten by Angel Underwriting.
Equity scoops Honda motorcycle deal
Honda UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking (EDB) to administer its car and motorcycle insurance schemes.
HSB expands Midlands office
Specialist insurer HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed two development executives to help expand its presence in the Midlands.
Aviva issues volcano insurance advice to customers
UK's largest insurer attempts to clarify its position over the disruption from the volcano
CCV acquires Paul Scully
CCV acquires in East Sussex
UK flights delayed until Tuesday
The air traffic control body Nats has extended its restrictions on UK airspace until at least 1am on Tuesday.
Quinn enters permanent administration
Quinn Group drops opposition to administration
Election debate bingo
Make tonight's leaders' debate more fun by playing our very own election bingo.
Aon Benfield names co-CEOs
Michael Bungert, Aon Benfield chief executive of the Americas, and CEO of International, Dominic Christian, have been named as co-CEOs of Aon Benfield.
Marsh grows Maidstone team
Marsh has appointed Steve Adams and John Bellingan, who both previously worked for Willis in Maidstone, to drive its new business development strategy and client servicing in the South East.
Join the runners at the Insurance Raceday
Insurance Raceday at Kempton Park is set to be an entertaining day out.
PB Week: The election debate banana skin
In the latest PB Week, Professional Broking's weekly blog, editor Andrew Tjaardstra questions the benefits of the televised general election debates.
Oxygen boosts corporate risks team
Oxygen Insurance Brokers has announced the appointment of Victoria Wiltshire as senior client executive and Simon Rowlands as major account director.
RK Harrison raids Aon for client director
RK Harrison Financial Risks (RKHFR), the independent trade credit broker, has appointed David Walmsley as regional premier client director.
Icelandic volcano halts all UK flights; Fortis offers advice
Ash from Icelandic volcano causes major disruption to UK airspace.
Former CII president appointed FSCC chairman
The Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC), has announced the appointment of Trevor Matthews as chairman.
UK growth forecast downgraded by Coface
Credit insurer Coface has increased its forecast for world growth to 3% but reduced its 2010 forecast for the UK to 1.1%.
New property deposit cover launched
London & European has launched Deposit Cover – a deposit guarantee insurance policy designed to keep property transactions moving.
Broker Network launches CountrywideComplete
Broker Network has announced the launch of CountrywideComplete, a new full membership proposition for Countrywide members.
Chase Templeton acquires again
Isle of Man-based Chase Templeton Group has acquired Jigsaw Healthcare, the Cheshire-based private medical insurance (PMI) specialist.
Investing in the Profession: Turning professional
With the Aldermanbury Declaration have we finally turned the professionalism corner?
Cooper Gay's revenue and profits rise
Cooper Gay has reported a 29% increase in revenue to £100.5m in 2009, compared to £77.9m the previous year.