ri London borough plants a 'bee corridor' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 17:10:19 +0000 A 7-mile bee corridor encompassing 22 wildflower meadows is being planted in a London borough to help pollinators. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ri How to get rid of roaches naturally By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 14:52:42 +0000 Banishing roaches from your home without toxic chemicals can be time-consuming, but the results will be well worth the effort. Full Article At Home
ri This innovative vertical greenhouse in Wyoming is empowering people with disabilities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:16:36 +0000 Vertical Harvest is a hydroponic greenhouse in Wyoming that offers year-round produce and employs people with disabilities. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ri How to get rid of spotted lanternflies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:14:39 +0000 Polka-dotted, pesky planthoppers are wreaking havoc in the eastern U.S. Here's how to get rid of spotted lanternflies and stop them from spreading. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ri When is it 'too soon' to decorate for Christmas? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 19:03:28 +0000 Though there's no official timeline for Christmas decor, for one Texas family, early November was unacceptable to their homeowners association. Full Article At Home
ri How much should we worry about pyrethrins and pyrethroids? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:58:03 +0000 Flea collars, lawn-care products, insect repellant and de-licing products could be harming more than just pests. Full Article At Home
ri Minnesota will pay homeowners to make their lawns bee-friendly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:51:29 +0000 A Minnesota spending plan will pay homeowners to transform their lawns into bee-friendly habitats. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ri Give spring bees a boost with dandelion blooms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:22:04 +0000 Early pollinators depend heavily on the yellow flowers as a food source, says British Ecological Society. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ri 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
ri Lost Apple Project hunts for vintage varieties By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:17:24 +0000 Amateur botanists with the Lost Apple Project seek to bring back heritage fruits in the Northwest U.S. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ri In Person: David Martin, head of retail management, Zurich UK By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 12:22:05 +0100 Zurich's David Martin explains why he made the move from Allianz to Zurich and how brokers helped him take the leap. Full Article
ri Acturis continues international expansion with French buy By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 12:05:47 +0000 Software house's deal to buy Add Value Assurances follows purchases in Canada, Germany and Denmark. Full Article
ri Strategy reform reveals FCA data drive By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:12:49 +0000 The watchdog wants to use automation to deepen understanding of markets but has been warned against developing an over-simplified view of the market. Full Article
ri The Blog Spot: Breaking barriers to insurance By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:48:34 +0000 As Biba focuses on improving access to insurance in its manifesto, commissioning editor Laurence Eastham considers where changes will occur in 2020. Full Article
ri FCA appoints interim CEO By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 10:34:25 +0000 Current incumbent Andrew Bailey joins the Bank of England as governor on 16 March. Full Article
ri Gibraltar regulator sheds 22 staff in cost-cutting drive By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:37:56 +0000 The GFSC has also restructured its management team to be “flatter, wider and more inclusive”. Full Article
ri 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
ri 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
ri Eldon signals fresh appeal after ICO fine tribunal throws out case By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:53:41 +0000 The broker, now called Somerset Bridge, is set to launch another appeal against the £60,000 data fine. Full Article
ri 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
ri Covid-19: FCA calls on insurers to treat customers fairly during crisis By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:07:29 +0000 Regulator sets out expectations amid coronavirus for travel, motor and home insurance, product suspensions and renewals as it highlights the important role of the broker in helping vulnerable customers. Full Article
ri 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
ri FCA to hit brokers with 3% rise in fees By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:20:31 +0100 Regulator also wants to increase the authorisation application fee for brokers from £1,500 to £2,500. Full Article
ri The uninsured risk By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:00:00 +0100 Renovations and extensions may add thousands to a house’s value, but they might not be covered by existing insurance, explains Tim Slattery Full Article
ri 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
ri Webinar: The customer-centric schemes approach By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 05:00:00 +0100 Learn how to launch or further develop truly customer-focused schemes with our specialist webinar at 11am on 3rd October. Full Article
ri 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
ri Using technology to give mid-market clients a corporate insurance experience By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:47:43 +0000 Too large to benefit from government initiatives but too small to employ their own risk managers, mid-market businesses can inadvertently find themselves taking on unexpected levels of risk. As these businesses grow and face new and increasingly complex risks, expert support is essential, as Sam Barrett explains Full Article
ri The evolution of risk for digital media By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 11:29:38 +0000 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. Full Article
ri NED salaries in the insurance sector revealed By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 13:18:30 +0100 Research shows brokers pay their non-executive directors 18% less than insurers do. Full Article
ri Aviva takes Erica Arnold from Zurich for COO position By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 10:42:44 +0100 She replaces Nick Amin who is set to move from his role as group chief operations and IT officer to supporting work on the firm’s strategic review in Asia. Full Article
ri The Blog Spot: RIP Jelf, hello Marsh Commercial - what's in a broking brand? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 08:34:51 +0100 As Marsh rebrands Jelf, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on the passing of another name heavily associated with noughties broker consolidation Full Article
ri Blog: Reverse mentoring – the experiment that got me thinking By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:48:48 +0100 Sharon Bishop, CEO at Close Brothers Premium Finance, discusses the lessons that leaders can learn from their staff. Full Article
ri 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
ri Opinion: Mactavish's Bruce Hepburn on restoring trust and reforming the industry By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:07:25 +0100 Lessons to learn: Even before the current crisis, the industry was in need of a shakeup, says Bruce Hepburn Full Article
ri 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
ri Lloyd's outlines priorities for 2020 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:39:05 +0000 CEO John Neal says the corporation has raised £300m in debt to fund Future at Lloyd's programme as he admits Lloyd’s is “bound to go down some blind alleys” as it seeks to transform. Full Article
ri 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
ri The roads least taken in America By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 14:26:32 +0000 These highways pass by beautiful landscapes but aren't frequented by many travelers. Full Article Transportation
ri How to reduce your carbon footprint from flying By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Jun 2018 17:32:17 +0000 If you can't avoid flying, you can reduce or eliminate your carbon footprint when you do. Full Article Transportation
ri Making the case for the electric school bus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 12:24:22 +0000 It's time to turn emissions-spewing yellow buses green. Full Article Transportation
ri 10 streets that helped shape America By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:52:04 +0000 From parkways to pedestrian malls, PBS takes the wheel for a tour of the nation's most influential streets in a new episode of the "10 That Changed" series. Full Article Transportation
ri 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
ri 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
ri What would your city be like without cars? This city tried it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:19:42 +0000 The Spanish city of Pontevedra takes car-free to the next level by converting 75 acres into a pedestrian-only zone. Full Article Transportation
ri The world's newest commercial airport is an engineering marvel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Oct 2018 15:59:21 +0000 One of the world's newest airports, Pakyong Airport, is amazingly scenic, but engineers had to build it from scratch in the Himalaya Mountains. Full Article Transportation
ri Philly puts the brakes on electric scooter rollout By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:17:02 +0000 A delight to some and a nuisance to others, trendy e-scooters face a legal roadblock in the City of Brotherly Love. Full Article Transportation
ri Why do millennials drive less than boomers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:52:08 +0000 How you get around determines where you live, and vice versa. Full Article Transportation
ri 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
ri Elon Musk previews his not-so-Boring tunnel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 15:21:47 +0000 Elon Musk previews his Boring tunnel, an underground transportation tube for electric vehicles that gets drivers off the busy streets of L.A. Full Article Transportation