ng SSP adds Policyfast to e-trading platform By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:02:36 +0000 Provider specialises in insurance for food and hospitality businesses. Full Article
ng Blog: Reading the tea leaves is a mug’s game By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:37:36 +0000 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. Full Article
ng 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
ng Broker Direct creates outsourcing arm Proficient By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:15:17 +0000 Solutions provider said Proficient will target personal lines firms and InsurTechs. Full Article
ng Blog: Lessons for brokers looking to tackle fraud By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 13:59:44 +0000 Ray Westwick, managing director at Freedom Brokers, discusses how the firm has used data to reduce instances of fraud. Full Article
ng 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
ng Applied Systems implements remote working globally By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:55:58 +0000 Software house has also introduced measures to enable its clients to follow suit. Full Article
ng Blog: How tech kept the world ticking over By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 12:27:06 +0000 Qlaims Insurance's Mike Keating on how technology will help brokers, insurers and customers stay connected during the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng 10 of the strangest public transit systems By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:28:00 +0000 From an underground funicular to ice buses, there are unique ways around the world to get from one end of a city to another. Full Article Transportation
ng The left lane is for passing, not for cruising By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:22:35 +0000 You slow-driving, left-lane hoggers know who you are. And you're b locking traffic from passing is shown to cause accidents. Full Article Transportation
ng Cars are engineered to put us to sleep By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:12:54 +0000 Researchers find car vibrations make even the most alert people drowsy. Full Article Transportation
ng 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
ng Why aging boomers need walkable cities more than convenient parking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 10:42:14 +0000 If people from any age group can't move to a walkable city, then they're going to have to fix what they've got. Full Article Transportation
ng How biofuels can help struggling airlines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Oct 2018 18:36:17 +0000 Airlines are bracing for a fuel price increase and looking to biofuels as a short- and long-term solution to unpredictable oil markets. Full Article Transportation
ng 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
ng How to survive a long airplane flight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:59:02 +0000 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. Full Article Transportation
ng Why San Francisco nixing parking minimums is a win for the environment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 18:45:16 +0000 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. Full Article Transportation
ng Luxembourg is making public transit free to all By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 13:21:43 +0000 The Rhode Island-sized nation of Luxembourg is the first country to completely nix transit fares in an effort to combat traffic congestion. Full Article Transportation
ng 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
ng 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
ng Why Oslo is saying no to cars in its city center By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 16:27:45 +0000 Pedestrians and cyclists will soon rule the streets in the Norwegian capital's downtown core. Full Article Transportation
ng Was 2018 the year of peak combustion engine? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Dec 2018 00:18:06 +0000 Sales of internal combustion engine cars might never again reach 2018 levels. Full Article Transportation
ng Are the Autobahn's speed limit-free days nearing an end? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:21:12 +0000 Although a proposed universal speed limit on Germany's national highway system could curb emissions, many politicians are quick to dismiss the idea. Full Article Transportation
ng 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
ng 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
ng London gets its first 3D crosswalk and it's a traffic-slowing beauty By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 18:31:42 +0000 Located in northwest London, it's the first optical illusion-y pedestrian crossing in the U.K. Full Article Transportation
ng Commuters turn to bicycles during transportation strike in Netherlands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2019 19:15:37 +0000 A public transportation strike in the Netherlands leads thousands of commuters to ride their bicycles instead. Full Article Transportation
ng 4 Lawn Mower Safety Tips You May Be Overlooking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:58:41 +0000 Remember these simple lawn mower safety tips before you mow or perform repairs. Full Article Transportation
ng 7 Essential Tips for Driving in the Rain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:14:08 +0000 Use these guidelines to help you drive more safely on rainy days. Full Article Transportation
ng When it comes to aging in place, self-driving cars won't save us By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:16:37 +0000 A new study finds that older people react a lot more slowly when they take back control of an autonomous vehicle. Full Article Transportation
ng Family-owned cheese farm's secret ingredient: Fog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 19:31:36 +0000 The 3 Giacomini sisters have transformed their family's farm in Point Reyes, Calif., into a cheesemaking hub. Full Article Transportation
ng 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
ng Rising Gas Prices: How to Conserve Fuel Without Spending a Fortune By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 14:04:03 +0000 Fighting rising gas costs doesn’t require taking drastic action. Full Article Transportation
ng A bike is like 'a rolling walking stick' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 15:10:20 +0000 Do older people need parking, or do they need a safe place to ride bikes and scooters? Full Article Transportation
ng The one big thing to know when buying an electric vehicle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 18:45:14 +0000 Guest blogger Elliott Campbell explains why the best EV isn't necessarily what the online reviews say. Full Article Transportation
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng "Notice of the 94th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders" has been updated By www.mhi.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jun 2019 08:30:00 +0900 You are cordially invited to attend the 94th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (“MHI”) to be held as described below. Full Article
ng MHI Changes Business Structure to Drive Growth Strategies<br>-- New Structure Takes Effect April 1, 2020 -- By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0900 ・ "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 Full Article
ng Even BP admits it: Some existing oil reserves are unburnable By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Oct 2015 11:52:00 +0000 As the world moves away from fossil fuels, oil companies are trying to reposition themselves. Full Article Energy
ng Why self-driving cars won't replace mass transit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:19:34 +0000 Even if self-driving cars could replace mass transit, it would be a very bad thing. Full Article Transportation
ng Fossil fuel defectors are embracing clean tech By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 17:09:44 +0000 Are we about to see a brain drain from fossil fuel industries? Full Article Energy
ng Why are solar companies fleeing Nevada? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jan 2016 15:54:42 +0000 Months after opening a flagship training center near Las Vegas, SolarCity is exiting the state and slashing jobs. Full Article Politics
ng Sail-powered shipping is making a comeback (all in the name of rum, of course!) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:38:20 +0000 Fair trade rum, delivered in a wind-powered ship. What's not to like? Full Article Transportation
ng As coal declines, miners take up coding By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 15:40:26 +0000 A new startup in Kentucky aims to turn coal miners into web programmers. Full Article Green Workplace
ng Home funerals: Rethinking the way we die By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 15:59:26 +0000 Not many people realize it, but it's legal (and cheap!) to handle a funeral yourself. Full Article At Home
ng In oil-producing countries, low oil prices can be a boost to renewable energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 18:37:10 +0000 Do the math: If you're making less money on exports, you need to export more and use less oil close to home. Full Article Energy