Trade credit
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%.
Trade credit insurers paid out £320m in claims in 2009
Trade credit insurance helped UK businesses by dealing with 22,791 claims in 2009, according to figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
World economy recovering - slowly
With the UK finally emerging from recession, Emmanuel Kenning reports on the prospects for the global economy
QBE adds to trade credit team
Ray Massey appointed as Martin Penn moves into new role
Markel launches trade credit division
Ewa Rose appointed as managing director
Aon chief "disappointed" at trade credit "failure"
Government announces it is closing its trade credit top-up scheme to new applications at the end of the year
RKH Financial Risks raids Aon
Broker strengthens trade credit and bonds division with appointments of Graham Bristow and Bryan Gibbons
Trade credit recovery in the balance
With only 58 policies sold from the government's trade credit insurance top-up scheme, Emmanuel Kenning investigates the sector's ongoing turbulence.
Retailers call for extension in trade credit top-up scheme
BRC survey reveals a majority of respondents feel that government support has yet to make an impact on profits
QBE boosts Manchester office
The insurer has strengthened its Manchester team with hires from NIG, Towergate and Allianz
Trade credit insurance claims fall
According to figures from the Association of British Insurers the number of claims has fallen by 1% for Q2 2009, compared to the same period last year