k News analysis: Why do brokers need to care about the FCA focus on D&I? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:41:32 +0000 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. Full Article
k Getsafe partners with Hiscox for UK launch By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:26:26 +0000 German MGA Getsafe, which offers digital contents insurance, was established two years ago. Full Article
k 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
k Ignite Systems launches broker chatbot service By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 12:26:33 +0000 Yoga Insurance Services, sister company of OneCall, has signed up as the first client. Full Article
k Applied targets 40% growth in the UK and Ireland By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:43:44 +0000 Senior VP of international operations, Jeff Purdy, says the software house's growth opportunity in the UK is "material" as Joe Sultana joins Andy Fairchild on its new European leadership team. Full Article
k 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
k 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
k Andrew Scott joins Broker Insights as advisor By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:10:23 +0000 Scott, who founded Aston Scott Group, has invested in the start-up which was launched by former Aviva broker distribution director Fraser Edmond. Full Article
k 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
k 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
k 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
k Covid-19: Insurtech UK calls on Chancellor for start-up support By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:30:30 +0100 The insurtech body has signed an open letter seeking additional support for start-ups from the government, as well as warning insurers against turning away from insurtech partners. Full Article
k Covid-19: App-based broker Lenny closes down after backers exit By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:40:07 +0100 Short-term car insurance broker says the Coronavirus outbreak made it a "frustratingly unfavourable landscape" to find a new backer. Full Article
k 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
k 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
k 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
k 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
k 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
k Scenic New Zealand train route to reopen 2 years after massive earthquake By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2018 13:22:32 +0000 The Coastal Pacific Train route closed following the Kaikoura earthquake in November 2016. The 61-mile route will reopen on Dec. 1, 2018. Full Article Transportation
k 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
k 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
k 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
k 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
k 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
k Tokyo Metro offers free noodles to help thin out rush hour crowds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:15:45 +0000 The world's busiest metro system is hoping that complimentary noodles will convince morning commuters to adjust their riding habits. Full Article Transportation
k 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
k 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
k NAPA Breaks Guinness Record of Most Cars Washed in 8 Hours By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2019 19:48:56 +0000 Auto Parts store locations join forces with community partners to wash 7,197 cars. Full Article Transportation
k 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
k The Love of a Car is a Love Like No Other By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:30:45 +0000 Through rugged adventures, family road trips and daring expeditions, your car is there, helping you make memories. Full Article Transportation
k 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
k 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
k This bike lane is covered in solar panels. (It's also in the middle of a highway) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 12:21:05 +0000 Bicyclists have a 20-mile bike lane in South Korea conveniently covered by a solar roof. Full Article Transportation
k 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
k 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
k Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new Cybertruck By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:38:00 +0000 Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new Cybertruck, the first electric pickup. Full Article Transportation
k 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
k 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
k 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
k Denmark just got 140% of its electricity from wind. But what does that mean? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:37:51 +0000 Unusually high winds and low demand lead to a significant excess in wind power. What happened to all that electricity? Full Article Energy
k After fossil fuels, what happens to the workers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 13 Sep 2015 16:41:41 +0000 Coal mines are closing. Oil giants are announcing layoffs. What happens to workers when the low-carbon economy arrives in earnest? Full Article Energy
k Will clean tech make fossil fuels more expensive? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:49:50 +0000 Renewables are getting cheaper all the time. Interestingly, they may also drive up the cost of the competition. Full Article Energy
k Back to the land no more?: The ecomodernists say we should decouple from nature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:00 +0000 Big, efficient cities. High-tech mega farms. And a new generation of nuclear power. That's how to save nature, says a new manifesto. Full Article Politics
k 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
k In remotest Alaska, this weatherman still releases weather balloons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jan 2016 18:26:46 +0000 It turns out, not everything about weather forecasting involves satellites and computer models. Full Article Climate & Weather
k U.K. grocer embraces 'wonky' veg to trim waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:58:20 +0000 Walmart's British cousin Asda gets serious about selling funny-looking vegetables. Full Article Healthy Eating
k 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
k 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
k No more work email at home? French law may protect workers' home life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:29:13 +0000 The French really do know how to put work in its place... Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
k 25% of all deaths linked to pollution and environmental degradation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 11:42:03 +0000 1 in 4 global deaths can be attributed to an unhealthy environment. Who says environmentalism is for the birds? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being