de Why Germany's little gardens are a way of life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 14:21:20 +0000 Once critical for survival, Germany's allotment gardens now provide a different type of health and wellness. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
de Why you should plant a victory garden By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:44:59 +0000 Grab your shovel and some seeds and combat climate change and whatever life brings with a backyard garden. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
de Urban farms are thriving amid the pandemic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:29:40 +0000 The number of people growing their own food at home or forging a relationship with local farmers has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
de How to start a cutting garden By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:28:42 +0000 Follow these five easy steps to grow enough flowers to fill your house with blooms and learn what grows best where you live. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
de Gefion meets €5m liquidity deadline By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 09:25:48 +0000 The Danish provider has complied with the order from a regulator to have liquid assets of at least €5m by the end of 2019, after further investment from shareholders. Full Article
de Danish regulator orders Gefion to correct information By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:11:37 +0000 Gefion has disagreed with the decision, as the regulator points to issues with one of the provider's reinsurance contracts. Full Article
de Former FCA insider develops compliance platform for brokers By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:06:17 +0000 Industry veteran Michael Sicsic partners with Governor Software to help brokers and insurers digitalise key compliance processes in a changing regulatory environment. Full Article
de Gefion ordered not to expand its scope of business By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:20:11 +0000 The Danish regulator says the unrated provider has “serious liquidity problems” as Gefion says it is in progressed discussions with potential capacity providers. Full Article
de Aviva denies privacy failure after mailing error By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:55:47 +0000 The insurer contacted thousands of customers mistakenly calling them ‘Michael’ - reports. Full Article
de FCA warns of temporary permissions deadline as Brexit looms By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 11:21:07 +0000 There will be no change to EEA firms 'passporting' into the UK from tomorrow (31 January), but the temporary permissions regime will be used if the UK and EU fail to sign an agreement by 31 December 2020. Full Article
de FCA admits "mistake" after it accidentally shared private complainant data By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:27:38 +0000 The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of certain FCA complainants were publicly available between November 2019 and February 2020. Full Article
de FCA under attack for "comprehensively and scandalously" failing consumers By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:38:25 +0000 Regulator rejects claims from Gina Miller's True and Fair Campaign, stating they contain “numerous inaccuracies", as campaigners call on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to review Andrew Bailey's appointment as governor of the Bank of England. Full Article
de Government urged to reconsider IPT ahead of Budget By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:44:38 +0000 The ABI and CII are calling for a cut to insurance premium tax, whereas Biba is requesting a freeze. Full Article
de Lloyd's to close underwriting room for 24 hours in coronavirus stress test By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:08:02 +0000 Market to test its readiness by invoking its emergency trading protocol. Full Article
de Danish regulator orders Gefion to stop writing business By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:39:55 +0000 The unrated Danish motor provider says it "strongly disagrees" with the order and adds it has continued its capital raising efforts as it seeks to comply with its solvency capital requirement. Full Article
de Charles Randell to replace John Griffith-Jones as chair of the FCA By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 10:24:59 +0000 Randell to take up role on 1 April. Full Article
de Better business: A hand up the ladder By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:52:13 +0000 Peninsula founder and group managing director Peter Done explains what small business owners must do to develop and inspire their staff Full Article
de Video: GDPR – What you need to know By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 08:45:25 +0100 Cheryl Martin, partner in the insurance advisory cyber and GDPR practice at EY and Branko Bjelobaba, founder of consultancy firm Branko Limited, share their knowledge on how the new regulations came about. Full Article
de Video: GDPR – Marketing: what brokers can and can’t do By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 09:10:07 +0100 In the second of a three part series our experts tackle marketing under the new GDPR rules from phone calls and emails to the post. Full Article
de Video: GDPR – Future proofing your business: Don’t panic! By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 25 May 2018 08:40:05 +0100 In the culmination of the three part series the specialists run through what to do in the coming days, weeks, months and years now that GDPR is in place. Full Article
de Video: Scheme Smart - How To Grow And Market Your Delegated Authority By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 11:51:45 +0000 The second episode of our insightful documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, focuses on how to take a delegated authority to the next level. Full Article
de Video: Scheme Smart - How To Future-Proof Your Scheme By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 11:50:57 +0000 The third episode of Insurance Age’s documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, focuses on what steps can be taken to future-proof schemes and delegated authorities and what sectors brokers can look to for future growth. Full Article
de The Blog Spot: Cobra - how the once Towergate target ended up at PIB By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:44:14 +0100 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. Full Article
de Ex-Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin: "I need a break from big deals" By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 11:54:40 +0100 Former Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin has stepped back at the consolidator and vowed that she needs a ‘break’ from big deals having worked on the acquisition of Swinton, but added the idea of acting as a non-executive director at another firm presently has little appeal. Full Article
de CII commits to mental health agenda with Inside Out Leadership Charter By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 11:01:44 +0100 Organisation has committed to specific principles involving mental health such as talking about mental health and wellbeing at board meetings at least twice per annum. Full Article
de Video: What is reverse mentoring? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:36:09 +0000 Close Brothers, Sharon Bishop, explains how the management technique is helping her. Full Article
de Aviva board divided over Tulloch restructure plans, reports state By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 14:52:34 +0000 Tulloch has decided to run the life and GI businesses as distinct divisions within Aviva, rather than separating them in different entities. Full Article
de Wentworth Alexander swaps SSP for Applied Epic By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:53:05 +0000 The business is planning to create a self-service portal and mobile apps for staff and customers. Full Article
de Opinion: Brookhurst Advisory's Paul Upton on the future of underwriting By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:18:41 +0000 The end of underwriting? Is technology a magic bullet to generate profitable underwriting? Paul Upton asks Full Article
de In-depth - cyber: Are brokers protecting themselves against cyber risks? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:50:52 +0000 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 Full Article
de Sam White's Freedom expands into home with insurtech deal By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 10:16:14 +0000 Freedom Services Group's purchase of Aventus-driven broker Homelyfe was revealed earlier this week. Full Article
de Profile: C-Quence founder Jacqueline McNamee By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 10:53:31 +0000 Shaking up insurance: C-Quence founder Jacqueline McNamee tells Insurance Age why she broke out of a career in big corporates and why technology is poised to disrupt the industry Full Article
de In-depth - cyber: The future of cyber in personal lines By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 10:20:43 +0000 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 Full Article
de Why can't we solve the modern traffic jam? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Jun 2018 18:12:50 +0000 With more cars on the road and few infrastructure projects to ease congestion, traffic jams are just getting more epic. Full Article Transportation
de Should there be mandatory driving tests for older drivers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jul 2018 20:39:27 +0000 Our society is designed in a way that makes restricting drivers licenses do more harm than good. Full Article Transportation
de How older Americans got stuck in the suburbs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:28:00 +0000 This didn't just happen; the creation of the suburbs and interstate highways were the direct result of a Cold War defense policy. Full Article Transportation
de How pedestrians avoid running into each other By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 13:07:39 +0000 Walkers have a comfort zone to prevent collisions. Full Article Transportation
de Air in the London Underground is far more polluted than beside busy city roads By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 13:24:52 +0000 A new report commissioned by Transport for London brings bad news to those who thought they were avoiding air pollution by taking the Tube. Full Article Transportation
de Why Florida is the most dangerous state (by far) for pedestrians By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Feb 2019 15:12:27 +0000 Smart Growth America's Dangerous by Design report finds walking to be a particularly perilous activity in Orlando, Daytona Beach and Cape Coral, Florida. Full Article Transportation
de Students in Finland offer a succinct lesson in commuting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:31:13 +0000 Students in Finland are much more likely to bike or walk to school than to travel by car, says Pekka Tahkola, who took this photo. Full Article Transportation
de Tesla releases new 'dog mode' for pet owners By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:39:51 +0000 Clever new option from Tesla prevents your dogs from getting too hot and also informs curious passersby of your imminent return. Full Article Transportation
de Boomers and e-bikes were made for each other By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2019 17:46:50 +0000 More aging boomers are getting on e-bikes, but they should make sure they buy the best cycles for older cyclists. Full Article Transportation
de What's the best car for older drivers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:26:05 +0000 Just about everyone recommends a big gasoline-powered SUV for seniors. This will not end well. Full Article Transportation
de Walking while old is killing a lot more pedestrians than walking while distracted By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:08:07 +0000 There are all kinds of distracted and compromised people in our roads. Some of them cannot help it. Full Article Transportation
de Drowsiness detection technology saves lives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 18:22:54 +0000 New safety features can identify driver fatigue and deliver warnings before an accident happens. Full Article Transportation
de Why flying at lower or higher altitudes might reduce the climate impact of air travel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:24:36 +0000 Only a small fraction of flights would need to adjust their altitudes to achieve the effect, new research suggests. Full Article Transportation
de Spring break road trip ideas for families on a budget By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:33:10 +0000 These hand-picked family spring break destinations will deliver fun all week without putting a dent in your finances. Full Article Transportation
de 10 women who made automotive history By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:53:48 +0000 In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at the leaders, racers and innovators in the world of cars. Full Article Transportation
de Truckers are the unsung heroes of this pandemic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:47:32 +0000 Rain, shine or coronavirus pandemic, truckers keep the economy afloat. Full Article Transportation
de MHI Announces Outline of FY2018 First 6 Month Financial Results Ended September 30, 2018 (Consolidated) By www.mhi.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 13:30:00 +0900 Tokyo, October 31, 2018 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first six months of fiscal year (FY) 2018 ended September 30, 2018. Full Article