The first Diversity & Inclusion in Insurance Awards to be held in November

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.

More than 1,000 brokers to attend 7 November event.

Festival promoting diversity and inclusion will explore mental health and the issue of bullying and harassment.

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

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.

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

Close Brothers, Sharon Bishop, explains how the management technique is helping her.

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.

Time for action on mental health: As Insurance Age launches the Head Lines mental health campaign, broker and mental health expert Claire Russell shares her own experience.

Moving forward: After Brexit hysteria has waned, the industry has other pressing issues to tackle

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

Provider specialises in insurance for food and hospitality businesses.

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

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.

Ray Westwick, managing director at Freedom Brokers, discusses how the firm has used data to reduce instances of fraud.

Freedom Services Group's purchase of Aventus-driven broker Homelyfe was revealed earlier this week.

The Insurtech UK chairman and Wrisk executive chairman said the “mini meteorite” of Covid-19 has put insurtechs at risk of underfunding.

Despite resistance to a permanent car ban on Oxford Street, London mayor Sadiq Kahn is pushing for car-free days across the capital city.

If you can't avoid flying, you can reduce or eliminate your carbon footprint when you do.

Researchers find car vibrations make even the most alert people drowsy.

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

Driving can be fun (especially in a Miata!) but walking and cycling is a lot healthier, cheaper and better for the environment.

Officials in New South Wales are confident that transforming the ghost tunnels could have 'global potential.'

Dunkirk, France, paves the way for even more ambitious fare-free transit schemes in even larger cities.

The Coastal Pacific Train route closed following the Kaikoura earthquake in November 2016. The 61-mile route will reopen on Dec. 1, 2018.

No one looks forward to spending hours and hours in a cramped airplane seat, but there are ways to make those lengthy flights more comfortable.

The Rhode Island-sized nation of Luxembourg is the first country to completely nix transit fares in an effort to combat traffic congestion.

Walkers have a comfort zone to prevent collisions.

Pedestrians and cyclists will soon rule the streets in the Norwegian capital's downtown core.

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

The world's busiest metro system is hoping that complimentary noodles will convince morning commuters to adjust their riding habits.

While the Central American country of Costa Rica is the king of clean electricity, it has some serious work to do when it comes to transportation.

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

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

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

Automakers are devising unique sounds to let the blind and other pedestrians know that EVs are approaching. Now the EU requires it on new vehicles.

A new study finds that older people react a lot more slowly when they take back control of an autonomous vehicle.

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

Fighting rising gas costs doesn’t require taking drastic action.

Guest blogger Elliott Campbell explains why the best EV isn't necessarily what the online reviews say.

Learn how the accredited, paid technician program could help you set your career in motion.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at the leaders, racers and innovators in the world of cars.

From modern luxury gems to classic conversation starters, see if you can match the celebrity to the car they own.

During the global coronavirus pandemic, your vehicle can be a haven for germs. Here's how to clean it safely and effectively.

･ Midway through 2018 MTBP, MHI is executing as planned, strengthening financial foundations by embedding cash flow management processes ･ Management focused on balancing business growth and financial stability. Reflecting committed M&A deals and the current state of the medium-lot product market, FY2020 targets revised ･ Growth to be driven by combining MHI's core competencies in mechanical systems with innovative technologies in decarbonization, electrification and intelligence

･ "Growth Strategy Office" to be established under direct CEO supervision, enabling enhanced exploration and development of new businesses･ Existing businesses to be strengthened through reorganization into 3 domains and 4 segments, with flat organization to drive growth

Installing solar panels isn't the only way to support clean energy. Investing is a powerful tool too.

Coal mines are closing. Oil giants are announcing layoffs. What happens to workers when the low-carbon economy arrives in earnest?