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7 ways to celebrate winter citrus season

Go beyond the standard navel orange and keep winter blues away with these bright, seasonal citrus recipes.




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How historic preservation saved Palm Springs

A push to save and restore buildings is spurring tourism in Palm Springs, the quintessential California desert city.



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The Evolution of “Eco-Friendly”

Eco-friendly products are growing up.




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Can this plant really help us live forever (or at least a lot longer)?

Here's what you need to know about a Japanese plant called ashtabi known for anti-aging properties. We even tell you how to grow it.



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The Evolution of Eco-Friendly Products

Today, eco-friendly products across all sectors have evolved.




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Live rent-free in Indiana's historic House of Tomorrow (on one condition)

Situated within Indiana Dunes National Park, the futuristic '30s-era dwelling requires a $2.5 million restoration to be paid for by a qualified leasee.



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The teeth of a Venus flytrap create a 'horrid prison' for its prey

The Venus flytrap uses its 'teeth' to keep medium-size prey trapped before they're eaten.



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The bitter legal battle behind Georgia's sweet Vidalia onion

Everything you need to know about the Vidalia onion, one of Georgia's most popular exports.



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What is companion planting?

Companion planting offers plants enhanced nutrition, shade, weed protection and more. Here's what to to plant together in your vegetable and flower gardens.



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London borough plants a 'bee corridor'

A 7-mile bee corridor encompassing 22 wildflower meadows is being planted in a London borough to help pollinators.



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Why the future of housing should be multifamily and multigenerational

To solve our housing crisis and build homes for aging boomers where they want them, we have to loosen up our concept of neighborhood.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Neonicotinoids: What gardeners need to know

The pesticides are effective against a wide range of insects — including the good guys.



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How to make cut flowers last longer

Your beautiful blooms will look fresh longer if you add a little perk-me-up in their vase.



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Front-yard veggie gardeners declare victory

Couple who had to tear up a front-yard veggie garden they had tended for 20 years in Miami Shores, Florida, replants after new law went into effect on July 1.



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Millennials want houses, but they don't want what boomers are selling

There's an "imbalance in the housing market" — young buyers want modern designs, open plans and walkable communities but that's not what boomers are selling.



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Explore the wide and wonderful world of epiphytes

Epiphytic plants encompasses an enormous range of plants that grow on top of others, acquiring their nutrients through all sorts of nifty and unusual ways.



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When is it 'too soon' to decorate for Christmas?

Though there's no official timeline for Christmas decor, for one Texas family, early November was unacceptable to their homeowners association.




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Give spring bees a boost with dandelion blooms

Early pollinators depend heavily on the yellow flowers as a food source, says British Ecological Society.



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Opinion: Brokerbility's managing director Ian Stutz on technology and SMEs

Adapting to the future: Technology is changing the way SMEs buy insurance, but brokers have a vital role to play, says Ian Stutz




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In Person: David Martin, head of retail management, Zurich UK

Zurich's David Martin explains why he made the move from Allianz to Zurich and how brokers helped him take the leap.




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Acturis continues international expansion with French buy

Software house's deal to buy Add Value Assurances follows purchases in Canada, Germany and Denmark.




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Gefion meets €5m liquidity deadline

The Danish provider has complied with the order from a regulator to have liquid assets of at least €5m by the end of 2019, after further investment from shareholders.




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FCA warns insurance managers to tackle misconduct

Not addressing non-financial misconduct may lead managers to fail the SM&CR.




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Danish regulator orders Gefion to correct information

Gefion has disagreed with the decision, as the regulator points to issues with one of the provider's reinsurance contracts.




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Gefion ordered not to expand its scope of business

The Danish regulator says the unrated provider has “serious liquidity problems” as Gefion says it is in progressed discussions with potential capacity providers.




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CMA urges regulators to put "strong remedies" in place to end loyalty penalty

Government body welcomes the FCA's proposition to ban dual pricing as it publishes update a year on from the Citizens Advice super-complaint.




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Biba focuses on access to insurance in 2020 manifesto

Manifesto includes 37 commitments and 29 calls for action across nine key areas including regulation, broking challenges, Brexit, and transport.




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Blog: How does the SM&CR approach misconduct?

Nick Wilcox and Rolleen McDonnell of law firm BDBF examine where brokers may fall foul of the latest regulation to hit intermediaries.




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FCA warns of temporary permissions deadline as Brexit looms

There will be no change to EEA firms 'passporting' into the UK from tomorrow (31 January), but the temporary permissions regime will be used if the UK and EU fail to sign an agreement by 31 December 2020.




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FCA under attack for "comprehensively and scandalously" failing consumers

Regulator rejects claims from Gina Miller's True and Fair Campaign, stating they contain “numerous inaccuracies", as campaigners call on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to review Andrew Bailey's appointment as governor of the Bank of England.




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Government urged to reconsider IPT ahead of Budget

The ABI and CII are calling for a cut to insurance premium tax, whereas Biba is requesting a freeze.




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Biba takes action on FCA coronavirus warning

The trade body has pledged to support members as the regulator insists all firms must have contingency plans in place to deal with major issues such as Covid-19.




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Eldon signals fresh appeal after ICO fine tribunal throws out case

The broker, now called Somerset Bridge, is set to launch another appeal against the £60,000 data fine.




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Government consults on UK market access for Gibraltar-based firms

The legal framework previously in place needs to be changed due to Brexit, with firms having until 11 May to respond.




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Lloyd's to close underwriting room for 24 hours in coronavirus stress test

Market to test its readiness by invoking its emergency trading protocol.




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Covid-19: FCA calls on insurers to treat customers fairly during crisis

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.




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CMA slaps Ardonagh’s Paymentshield over PPI

The “significant” breaches meant some customers did not get annual review statements for up to six years.




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Covid-19: Six month MOT exemption announced

The AA said it had raised MOT concerns with transport ministers last week.




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Danish regulator orders Gefion to stop writing business

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.




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FCA warns of Tasker and QIC Europe clone

Regulator said fraudsters had used the details of authorised firms Tasker Insurance Brokers and QIC Europe to attempt to scam customers.




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Covid-19: Industry welcomes "firm and pragmatic" FCA message on BI claims

Sector responds to the regulator's Dear CEO letter calling on insurers to pay valid claims quickly.




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Broking success: Tony Knight, Knightsure

The old school approach: Knightsure director Tony Knight prides himself on his old school, face-to-face approach, but is not afraid to take on new challenges such as cyber or how to thrive in the post-Brexit world




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Management: The great wave of innovation

The insurance sector has been slow to adopt the digital age, says Colin Dean, but that is changing fast




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Flaxmans and PKF Littlejohn team up on dispute resolution

Firms claim Crusader offering will “revolutionise” insurance and commercial dispute resolution.




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MGAA reveals strategic direction

Due diligence, Brexit, training, professionalism, and lobbying are key focuses for the Association’s future.




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Management: Relocation, relocation, relocation

How can businesses handle relocation with their employees? Peter Done explains how to orchestrate a successful office move




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Charles Randell to replace John Griffith-Jones as chair of the FCA

Randell to take up role on 1 April.




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Video: GDPR – Future proofing your business: Don’t panic!

In the culmination of the three part series the specialists run through what to do in the coming days, weeks, months and years now that GDPR is in place.




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New whitepaper advises on how to get a scheme up-and-running

Insurance Age and Axa release the first in a series of whitepapers to help brokers and MGAs launch schemes and delegated authorities.




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New whitepaper advises on how to market and grow a scheme

Insurance Age and Axa release the second in a series of whitepapers to help brokers and MGAs launch schemes and delegated authorities.