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PB Week: Webinars and apple-pie
This week started with a new experience for me when I took part in my first ever webinar run by insurancejobs.co.uk, which focused on staff attraction and retention.
Unemployment rises to 2.5 million
Latest figures reveal 929,000 16-24 year olds were out of work from December to February
Experian reports rise in business insolvencies
The latest Insolvency Index from information services company Experian has revealed that the rate of business insolvencies in the UK rose to 0.114% in March.
QBE announces appointment of global head of distribution
QBE has announced the appointment of Terry Ibbotson as global head of distribution.
Equity waives 'Act of God' policy for stranded volcano travellers
Equity issues advice for customers.
Coface to get French state fund aid for partial IPO
The French state is likely to lend a helping hand to investment bank Natixis in selling its credit insurance unit according to newswire Reuters.
Dawson Whyte scoops pub trade federation deal
Northern Ireland-based broker Dawson Whyte has been appointed by the Federation of Retail Licences Trade (FRLT) to provide insurance and risk management.
Bridge appoints new sales chief
Bridge Insurance Brokers has promoted Daniel Stockley to head of sales.
Inflation climbs to 3.4%
Inflation in the year to March rose to 3.4% according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
FSA to investigate Goldman Sachs
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has decided to commence a formal enforcement investigation into Goldman Sachs International following claims by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
FSA playing hardball over Quinn's UK return
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is reported to be playing hard ball over Quinn's re-entry into the UK insurance market.
The Insurance Partnership expands in York
Independent insurance broker, The Insurance Partnership (TIP), has appointed Bob Blackburn, as association director of its office in Monks Cross.
Henderson raids Bluefin for director
Henderson Insurance Brokers has announced the appointment of Gordon Brain as group broking director, based at the company’s Leeds head office.
LV says it "will do its utmost" to help customers affected by the volcano
Insurer LV has issued guidance over disruption caused by the eruption of icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull.
Virgin Atlantic will pay costs for stranded passengers
Virgin cites EC regulations and says it will pay for hotel accommodation and meals for passengers.
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.
Motor insurance hikes continue, according to Confused.com
Confused.com, in conjunction with EMB Car Insurance Price Index, has released its results of first quarter 2010.
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
Munich Re could offer volcano cover for airlines
Munich Re says it can help airlines with ash and snowfall given sufficient demand
CCV acquires Paul Scully
CCV acquires in East Sussex