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SSP adds Policyfast to e-trading platform

Provider specialises in insurance for food and hospitality businesses.




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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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Broker Direct creates outsourcing arm Proficient

Solutions provider said Proficient will target personal lines firms and InsurTechs.




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Blog: Lessons for brokers looking to tackle fraud

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




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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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Applied Systems implements remote working globally

Software house has also introduced measures to enable its clients to follow suit.




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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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How to reduce your carbon footprint from flying

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




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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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Cars are engineered to put us to sleep

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




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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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Why aging boomers need walkable cities more than convenient parking

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.




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How biofuels can help struggling airlines

Airlines are bracing for a fuel price increase and looking to biofuels as a short- and long-term solution to unpredictable oil markets.




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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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How to survive a long airplane flight

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.




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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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Luxembourg is making public transit free to all

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




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How pedestrians avoid running into each other

Walkers have a comfort zone to prevent collisions.




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Elon Musk previews his not-so-Boring tunnel

Elon Musk previews his Boring tunnel, an underground transportation tube for electric vehicles that gets drivers off the busy streets of L.A.




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Why Oslo is saying no to cars in its city center

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




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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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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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Students in Finland offer a succinct lesson in commuting

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.




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London gets its first 3D crosswalk and it's a traffic-slowing beauty

Located in northwest London, it's the first optical illusion-y pedestrian crossing in the U.K.




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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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4 Lawn Mower Safety Tips You May Be Overlooking

Remember these simple lawn mower safety tips before you mow or perform repairs.




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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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When it comes to aging in place, self-driving cars won't save us

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




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Family-owned cheese farm's secret ingredient: Fog

The 3 Giacomini sisters have transformed their family's farm in Point Reyes, Calif., into a cheesemaking hub.




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Walking while old is killing a lot more pedestrians than walking while distracted

There are all kinds of distracted and compromised people in our roads. Some of them cannot help it.




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Rising Gas Prices: How to Conserve Fuel Without Spending a Fortune

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




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A bike is like 'a rolling walking stick'

Do older people need parking, or do they need a safe place to ride bikes and scooters?




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The one big thing to know when buying an electric vehicle

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




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Why flying at lower or higher altitudes might reduce the climate impact of air travel

Only a small fraction of flights would need to adjust their altitudes to achieve the effect, new research suggests.




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Spring break road trip ideas for families on a budget

These hand-picked family spring break destinations will deliver fun all week without putting a dent in your finances.




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Truckers are the unsung heroes of this pandemic

Rain, shine or coronavirus pandemic, truckers keep the economy afloat.




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"Notice of the 94th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders" has been updated

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.




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MHI Changes Business Structure to Drive Growth Strategies<br>-- New Structure Takes Effect April 1, 2020 --

・ "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




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Even BP admits it: Some existing oil reserves are unburnable

As the world moves away from fossil fuels, oil companies are trying to reposition themselves.




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Why self-driving cars won&#39;t replace mass transit

Even if self-driving cars could replace mass transit, it would be a very bad thing.




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Fossil fuel defectors are embracing clean tech

Are we about to see a brain drain from fossil fuel industries?




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Why are solar companies fleeing Nevada?

Months after opening a flagship training center near Las Vegas, SolarCity is exiting the state and slashing jobs.




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Sail-powered shipping is making a comeback (all in the name of rum, of course!)

Fair trade rum, delivered in a wind-powered ship. What's not to like?




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As coal declines, miners take up coding

A new startup in Kentucky aims to turn coal miners into web programmers.




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Home funerals: Rethinking the way we die

Not many people realize it, but it's legal (and cheap!) to handle a funeral yourself.




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In oil-producing countries, low oil prices can be a boost to renewable energy

Do the math: If you're making less money on exports, you need to export more and use less oil close to home.