Including both essential business news relating to insurance as well as news about Henshalls as a company in the community. http://www.henshalls.com/ (c) 2008 henshalls.com All Rights Reserved A Shropshire insurance broker renowned for its support of community initiatives is backing a charity cycle challenge.Henshalls, which has offices in Newport High Street and in Shrewsbury, has pledged its support for the Raid Pyrenean trek... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=48 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=48 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Shropshire businesses are more likely to become crime victims as the credit crunch tightens its grip.That's the message from Anthony Hughes, of Henshalls Insurance Brokers in Newport and Shrewsbury, who warned companies to protect themselves while the challenging times continue... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=47 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=47 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT More than 40 guests helped a leading Shropshire insurance broker to celebrate the first year of trading at their latest office.Henshalls Insurance Brokers, which has been established for over 40 years in Newport, also now has premises in Old Potts Way, in Shrewsbury... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=46 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=46 Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Shropshire firm Henshalls Insurance Brokers warn businesses against cost cutting by reducing their levels of risk management and insurance cover as a direct result of the recession... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=42 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=42 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Fast growing local company Henshalls Insurance Brokers, has stepped up its Sales and Marketing activity by appointing Shropshire Marketing Expert, Yvette Thorman.The Company, who are based... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=43 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=43 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Fast growing local company Henshalls Insurance Brokers, has stepped up its Sales and Marketing activity by appointing Shropshire Marketing Expert, Yvette Thorman. The Company, who are based... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=44 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=44 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Local insurance brokers, Henshalls, have unveiled a new corporate image. The Company, who are based on Newport High Street with further offices at Old Potts Way in Shrewsbury, wanted their new image to reflect their professional and friendly approach to customer service... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=45 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=45 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT A new piece of legislation that will give courts greater powers of sentencing and increasing fines for those who breach health and safety legislation, will come into force in January 2009... http://test.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=41 http://test.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=41 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT The new Henshalls.com site has gone live to reflect our ongoing improvements and developments as a company and to match our new branding.... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=40 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=40 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT When Company executives meet to discuss risk management Cyber Crime is probably not very high on the agenda. That is hardly surprising as the Media coverage of Cyber Crime is normally restricted to incidents involving major corporations or Government departments... http://test.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=19 http://test.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=19 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Although most Companies review their insurance requirements before renewing their policies each year we feel that in view of the ever increasing price of metal it would be wise to consider the effect on the value of stock or work in progress... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=39 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=39 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Government is considering dispensing with the legal requirement for an employer to keep Employers Liability Insurance Certificates for 40 years.Should the legal requirement cease we would still strongly recommend that the practice continues on a voluntary basis... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=38 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=38 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT We are delighted to announce that Evolution Risk Services has launched an exclusive new product to enable clients to satisfy obligations under the Electricity at Work Act and to address insurance Risk Management requirements... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=34 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=34 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT The need for UK companies and their directors to have suitable protection from legal action brought against them is growing with a seemingly ever increasing raft of legislation and claims causing increasing concern... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=37 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=37 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT More than one in ten businesses are storing up waste outside their properties in a way that puts them at risk of a major fire. Norwich Union Risk Services (NURS) said waste and recycling... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=35 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=35 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fraud has long haunted the insurance business. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) estimates that it costs the industry GBP 1.6 billion every year. Or put another way, it adds GBP 40 to each and every policy the industry sells http://www.groupama.co... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=36 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=36 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Police in Telford are warning householders to be vigilant and to keep their homes safe and secure during the summer weather.At this time of year a number of people leave doors and windows open as the weather heats up... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=31 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=31 Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT The company have an extremely proactive board of directors which has been bolstered recently by the appointment of Anthony Hughes to the board. 37 year old, Anthony joins the six-man... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=33 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=33 Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT The importance of maintaining adequate insurance cover on your commercial insurance is often taken lightly by business owners. When considering adequacy of asset related sums insured,... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=32 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=32 Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Protecting against the risk of non-payment, and the failure of a customer to pay their trade credit debts, is becoming increasingly pertinent. And this is where credit insurance comes in... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=29 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=29 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT It may not just be a lack of awareness that is making a comeback. A recent conference in Vienna, calling for a worldwide ban on the use of chrysotile (a type of asbestos), was disrupted when it emerged that a pro-asbestos conference was being held in the same venue... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=30 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=30 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently reminded companies to ensure that they pay attention to trainees health and safety needs and that they are supervised properly. As many Year... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=27 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=27 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT We are about to make a chocoholic's dream come true by raffling a 7 Kilogram Easter Egg! Standing at nearly 2 feet tall, it is the biggest egg we have ever seen. Elsa Mackay, Personal... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=26 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=26 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has marked the 25th anniversary of the seatbelt with a reminder to drivers of the importance of wearing one.Since the first seatbelt law was introduced in 1983, 50,000 lives have been saved through motorists wearing them... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=28 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=28 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT As part of Henshalls ongoing relationship with Shropshire Chamber of Commerce, we have recently enhanced our position as the Chamber's appointed insurance broker by joining the Chamber Patron scheme... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=25 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=25 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Planned increases in civil penalties for employers of illegal workers came into force on 29th February 2008. We put out a warning last November concerning planned increases in civil penalties for employers of illegal workers... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=24 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=24 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT You may think that your car insurance gives you full cover to drive other vehicles, We doubt it!It's O.K. I'm covered to drive under my policy You will be O.K. I've got any driver cover Two very commonly used statements which are rarely true... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=23 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=23 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT It has been a difficulty for some years in deciding who was an employee. The HSE have recently issued guidelines that they would use in judging whether a worker was an employee and the Revenue and Customs have issued more extensive guidelines... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=22 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=22 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tony Conlon, Director, Henshalls Insurance Brokers issued advice this week for householders affected by the recent floods..."The sooner the damage is reported, the faster insurers can get experts into your home to assess the damage... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=21 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=21 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER AND CORPORATE HOMICIDE ACT 2007 The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act was given Royal assent on 26 July 2007. The offence will come into force on 6... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=20 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=20 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT HENSHALLS EXPAND INTO COUNTY TOWN!! We are pleased to announce the opening of our new office in Shrewsbury. This new base will be headed up by Director, Dave Williams and newly recruited Commercial Account Executive, Anthony Hughes... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=18 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=18 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT NOW IS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY : BUT LET'S ENJOY IT RESPONSIBLYMost people have got the message about not drinking and driving. Our corporate message is always "nil is the only safe amount of... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=17 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=17 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Christmas is coming. Thieves will be looking to businesses to provide them with extra Christmas presents. Please deny them this opportunity at your business.Use this document as a... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=16 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=16 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Under recent legislation strict liability is imposed upon the owners and occupiers of land for the cost of 'cleaning up' if the land is found to be contaminated or pollution occurs as a result of the use of the land, both past and present... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=15 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=15 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT eceived by Martin Pitchford (Pictured) I had the need to write to you, to thank you very much for the recommendation for the fleet insurance and to include the breakdown cover at extra cost... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=14 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=14 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT WITH EFFECT FROM THE 1ST JANUARY 2008 THE NOTIFICATION OF ANY ADDITION, DELETION OR CHANGE OF VEHICLE MUST BE WITHIN 7 DAYS. As you are already aware the owner of any vehicle that is used... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=13 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=13 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT ommercial rates set to rise by up to 10%. Norwich Union (NU) and AXA are set to increase commercial lines rates by as much as 10% from 1 November. The rises will apply across a broad range... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=12 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=12 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Norwich Union has warned fleet managers of commercial vehicles that poor vehicle maintenance and inspection procedures could be the focus of an investigation by the police and/or the HSE should a serious accident occur... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=10 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=10 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Car insurance firms are rejecting a thousand claims a year as some parents and children lie to save money, says the Financial Ombudsman Service. A fraud called "fronting" occurs when a... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=11 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=11 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT When we totted up a total of over GBP 7,000 immediately after the auction we were absolutely delighted, though a little disappointed that our headline lot, an Elvis album signed by 'The King' himself, did not reach the reserve price... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=9 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=9 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Henshalls is proud to reveal that we have obtained a unique album cover signed by Elvis Presley as the headline lot in it's 40th Anniversary Charity Auction next month. The album, 'A Date With Elvis', was recorded in 1959 when the 'King' was serving as a GI in Germany... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=8 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=8 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Henshalls is delighted to announce the appointment of Anthony Hughes as a commercial account executive. Anthony is an experienced broker, and has been a popular character in the local insurance industry all his working life... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=7 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=7 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT Henshalls has been shortlisted for an award for their Contribution to the Community, in the forthcoming Shropshire Chamber and Shropshire Star Business Awards 2007. Director Tony Conlon was keen to praise the staff for the nomination... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=6 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=6 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Henshalls Insurance Brokers is backing this years Olde Tyme Market in Newport - big style. The Newport-based broker has agreed to fund the Fayre's professional stilt walker, Brett Sirrell... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=4 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=4 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Henshalls are pleased to announce today the signing of an exclusive partnership agreement with the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce to provide competitive commercial insurance cover designed specifically for Chamber members... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=2 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=2 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Henshalls contribution to this year's Carnival is to underwrite the cost of bringing the vibrant Samba band, Sambassadors, to delight and entertain Carnival crowds this year.Henshalls... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=3 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=3 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Henshalls continued their annual support of Newport in Bloom this week when they helped to sponsor a new italian-themed garden on Stafford Road.The feature was designed by local volunteer Derrick Eve, who had already designed a similar feature in his own garden... http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=1 http://www.henshalls.com/news/article.php?nid=1 Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT