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Management: The great wave of innovation

The insurance sector has been slow to adopt the digital age, says Colin Dean, but that is changing fast




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Charles Randell to replace John Griffith-Jones as chair of the FCA

Randell to take up role on 1 April.




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Better business: A hand up the ladder

Peninsula founder and group managing director Peter Done explains what small business owners must do to develop and inspire their staff




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Better business: Turn the office green

How can employers be more environmentally friendly in the workplace? Peter Done explains




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Webinar: The customer-centric schemes approach

Learn how to launch or further develop truly customer-focused schemes with our specialist webinar at 11am on 3rd October.




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The Blog Spot: Should insurance go back to its coffee shop roots?

Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift mulls whether insurance broking needs to go back to its beginnings to find the right blend for future success.




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The evolution of risk for digital media

The media industry is dealing with an increasing array of threats as technology transforms the sector. Chubb's Siân Rolfe explains why brokers need to constantly review policy offerings to make sure the demands of multi-channel/ multi-platform clients are met.




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The Blog Spot: Cobra - how the once Towergate target ended up at PIB

Once upon a time you could not keep Cobra out of the news. Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on how the business regrouped almost by stealth to become the latest important part of the PIB growth story.




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NED salaries in the insurance sector revealed

Research shows brokers pay their non-executive directors 18% less than insurers do.




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The Blog Spot: RIP Jelf, hello Marsh Commercial - what's in a broking brand?

As Marsh rebrands Jelf, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on the passing of another name heavily associated with noughties broker consolidation




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Blog: Reverse mentoring – the experiment that got me thinking

Sharon Bishop, CEO at Close Brothers Premium Finance, discusses the lessons that leaders can learn from their staff.




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The Blog Spot: “Sorry” – the final word?

Simon Matson has finally apologised after comments he made about exiting employees, described as racist and abusive were highlighted in court papers, but is it enough?




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The Blog Spot: Kicking things off

Editor, Siân Barton, considers how the insurance space has launched into 2020 and looks back to a thread from 2019 that should be picked up again this year.




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News analysis: Why do brokers need to care about the FCA focus on D&I?

A recent letter from the regulator could indicate that it wants to widen its remit to include diversity and inclusion. Should brokers be worried? Martin Friel reports.




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Opinion: Mactavish's Bruce Hepburn on restoring trust and reforming the industry

Lessons to learn: Even before the current crisis, the industry was in need of a shakeup, says Bruce Hepburn




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Blog: Reading the tea leaves is a mug’s game

Sharon Bishop, CEO of Close Brothers Premium Finance, discusses how technology will free brokers up to do what they’re good at and urges the sector to increase its focus on diversity and inclusion.




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Opinion: Brookhurst Advisory's Paul Upton on the future of underwriting

The end of underwriting? Is technology a magic bullet to generate profitable underwriting? Paul Upton asks




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Applied targets 40% growth in the UK and Ireland

Senior VP of international operations, Jeff Purdy, says the software house's growth opportunity in the UK is "material" as Joe Sultana joins Andy Fairchild on its new European leadership team.




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Blog: The future of insurance and cryptocurrency

James Croome, vice president, fine art and specie, Arch Insurance International, considers whether the insurance market is willing and able to support cryptocurrency-related cover.




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Blog: The future of telematics

Steve Kerrigan of LexisNexis Risk Solutions outlines how telematics has changed the market and examines where this technology is heading next.




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In-depth - cyber: Are brokers protecting themselves against cyber risks?

As well as selling the benefits of cyber insurance to clients, brokers must show the way by being ready for any data breaches or cyber attacks. Sam Barrett reports




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In-depth - cyber: The future of cyber in personal lines

While cyber insurance has become a necessity for most commercial clients, the personal lines space is a much harder sell. Sam Barrett investigates how brokers can reach this untapped market




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Roundtable: The future of disruption

Our expert panel discusses the landscape of tech disruption in insurance, as well as what brokers can expect from technology in the future




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Blog: How tech kept the world ticking over

Qlaims Insurance's Mike Keating on how technology will help brokers, insurers and customers stay connected during the coronavirus outbreak.




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The roads least taken in America

These highways pass by beautiful landscapes but aren't frequented by many travelers.




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Why can't we solve the modern traffic jam?

With more cars on the road and few infrastructure projects to ease congestion, traffic jams are just getting more epic.




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Making the case for the electric school bus

It's time to turn emissions-spewing yellow buses green.




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10 of the strangest public transit systems

From an underground funicular to ice buses, there are unique ways around the world to get from one end of a city to another.




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The left lane is for passing, not for cruising

You slow-driving, left-lane hoggers know who you are. And you're b locking traffic from passing is shown to cause accidents.




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Should there be mandatory driving tests for older drivers?

Our society is designed in a way that makes restricting drivers licenses do more harm than good.




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How older Americans got stuck in the suburbs

This didn't just happen; the creation of the suburbs and interstate highways were the direct result of a Cold War defense policy.




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The world's newest commercial airport is an engineering marvel

One of the world's newest airports, Pakyong Airport, is amazingly scenic, but engineers had to build it from scratch in the Himalaya Mountains.




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Philly puts the brakes on electric scooter rollout

A delight to some and a nuisance to others, trendy e-scooters face a legal roadblock in the City of Brotherly Love.




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Why San Francisco nixing parking minimums is a win for the environment

With newly passed legislation, San Francisco is now the largest city in the country to not require a minimum number of parking spaces for new developments.




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How pedestrians avoid running into each other

Walkers have a comfort zone to prevent collisions.




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Was 2018 the year of peak combustion engine?

Sales of internal combustion engine cars might never again reach 2018 levels.




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Seattle turns the page on iconic viaduct

Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle will close this week. It offered sweeping views for drivers (but no one else) and had become an earthquake safety hazard.




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Air in the London Underground is far more polluted than beside busy city roads

A new report commissioned by Transport for London brings bad news to those who thought they were avoiding air pollution by taking the Tube.




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Are the Autobahn's speed limit-free days nearing an end?

Although a proposed universal speed limit on Germany's national highway system could curb emissions, many politicians are quick to dismiss the idea.




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Why Florida is the most dangerous state (by far) for pedestrians

Smart Growth America's Dangerous by Design report finds walking to be a particularly perilous activity in Orlando, Daytona Beach and Cape Coral, Florida.




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Boomers and e-bikes were made for each other

More aging boomers are getting on e-bikes, but they should make sure they buy the best cycles for older cyclists.




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Why you should always stand, not pass others, on the escalator

It's way more efficient, not to mention more polite, for everyone.




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Everyone on the road hates everyone else

There is a war on the car, a war on the bike, a war on pedestrians and soon there will be a war on old people.




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Life in a 10-Foot RV, from One Adventure to Another

Marc and Morgan Faber enjoy the simple pleasures of a home on wheels. But they still make time to check under the hood.




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Commuters turn to bicycles during transportation strike in Netherlands

A public transportation strike in the Netherlands leads thousands of commuters to ride their bicycles instead.




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The Love of a Car is a Love Like No Other

Through rugged adventures, family road trips and daring expeditions, your car is there, helping you make memories.




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7 Essential Tips for Driving in the Rain

Use these guidelines to help you drive more safely on rainy days.




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What's the best car for older drivers?

Just about everyone recommends a big gasoline-powered SUV for seniors. This will not end well.




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How to Survive the Car Line at Your Child’s School

Navigating the unpleasant process of picking up and dropping off your kid requires a little creativity – and a lot of patience.




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This bike lane is covered in solar panels. (It's also in the middle of a highway)

Bicyclists have a 20-mile bike lane in South Korea conveniently covered by a solar roof.