on New whitepaper advises on how to future proof your scheme business By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 09:59:58 +0000 Insurance Age and Axa release the third in a series of whitepapers to help brokers and MGAs launch and manage schemes and delegated authorities. Full Article
on Candles, craft, coffee and cover - how one broker is mixing it up to make a mark By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 09:29:37 +0000 Dr John Mitchell speaks to Jonathan Swift about his venture Wessex Business Services, an insurance broker – although not in name - with quite a few interesting side lines from scented candles to hot desking spaces. Full Article
on The evolution of risk for digital media By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 11:29:38 +0000 The media industry is dealing with an increasing array of threats as technology transforms the sector. Chubb's Siân Rolfe explains why brokers need to constantly review policy offerings to make sure the demands of multi-channel/ multi-platform clients are met. Full Article
on Diversity & inclusion success in Insurance to be celebrated at new Age awards By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2019 13:11:07 +0100 The first Diversity & Inclusion in Insurance Awards to be held in November Full Article
on In Person: Simon Cooter and Carolyn Callan, Covéa By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2019 09:43:16 +0100 On the 1st May Simon Cooter effectively handed over the commercial and high net worth director baton at Covéa to Carolyn Callan and became in his words ‘minister without portfolio’. At last week’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference Jonathan Swift sat down with both to discuss the insurer’s journey from an also-ran to profitable and growing presence in the mid-corporate and SME market. Full Article
on The Blog Spot: Cobra - how the once Towergate target ended up at PIB By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:44:14 +0100 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. Full Article
on Dive in registration opens tomorrow By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 09:16:38 +0100 Festival promoting diversity and inclusion will explore mental health and the issue of bullying and harassment. Full Article
on Ex-Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin: "I need a break from big deals" By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 11:54:40 +0100 Former Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin has stepped back at the consolidator and vowed that she needs a ‘break’ from big deals having worked on the acquisition of Swinton, but added the idea of acting as a non-executive director at another firm presently has little appeal. Full Article
on Aviva takes Erica Arnold from Zurich for COO position By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 10:42:44 +0100 She replaces Nick Amin who is set to move from his role as group chief operations and IT officer to supporting work on the firm’s strategic review in Asia. Full Article
on 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
on Opinion: Perry Appleton's Claire Russell on mental health in business By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:48:42 +0000 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. Full Article
on Opinion: Mactavish's Bruce Hepburn on restoring trust and reforming the industry By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:07:25 +0100 Lessons to learn: Even before the current crisis, the industry was in need of a shakeup, says Bruce Hepburn Full Article
on Romero and Qlaims partner on commercial property support By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 10:52:12 +0000 Broker can now offer claims support and loss recovery insurance to commercial property clients. Full Article
on Blog: How flood prevention technology can impact claims management By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 10:01:45 +0000 Jonathan Jackson, CEO at flood forecasting InsurTech Previsico, explains how new technologies can change the industry's approach to flood claims. Full Article
on 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
on 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
on FCA sounds alarm over Brexit, misconduct, and data usage By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:10:00 +0000 The regulator examined several areas of potential harm in its annual review of the general insurance sector. Full Article
on Coverly confirms growth plans amid redundancy threat at parent firm BFS By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:04:38 +0000 The SME-focused insurtech was launched by former Aviva and Brokerbility expert, Jodi Cartwright, in 2019. Full Article
on In-depth - cyber: The future of cyber in personal lines By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 10:20:43 +0000 While cyber insurance has become a necessity for most commercial clients, the personal lines space is a much harder sell. Sam Barrett investigates how brokers can reach this untapped market Full Article
on Roundtable: The future of disruption By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 12:50:01 +0000 Our expert panel discusses the landscape of tech disruption in insurance, as well as what brokers can expect from technology in the future Full Article
on Covid-19: Software houses release continuity plans By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:43:34 +0000 Updated: No interruptions to services are expected, but some staff are expected to remain at their offices. Full Article
on 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
on Covid-19: Niall Barton calls on insurers to support insurtechs By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 12:38:30 +0100 The Insurtech UK chairman and Wrisk executive chairman said the “mini meteorite” of Covid-19 has put insurtechs at risk of underfunding. Full Article
on London mulls car-free days to curb air pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 May 2018 12:24:33 +0000 Despite resistance to a permanent car ban on Oxford Street, London mayor Sadiq Kahn is pushing for car-free days across the capital city. Full Article Transportation
on 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
on 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
on Sydney wants to transform abandoned rail tunnels into nightlife hotspot By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:35:11 +0000 Officials in New South Wales are confident that transforming the ghost tunnels could have 'global potential.' Full Article Transportation
on This French city is largest in Europe to offer free public transportation for all By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:20:04 +0000 Dunkirk, France, paves the way for even more ambitious fare-free transit schemes in even larger cities. Full Article Transportation
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on Seattle turns the page on iconic viaduct By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 19:36:30 +0000 Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle will close this week. It offered sweeping views for drivers (but no one else) and had become an earthquake safety hazard. Full Article Transportation
on Air in the London Underground is far more polluted than beside busy city roads By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 13:24:52 +0000 A new report commissioned by Transport for London brings bad news to those who thought they were avoiding air pollution by taking the Tube. Full Article Transportation
on 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
on Why you should always stand, not pass others, on the escalator By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Mar 2019 20:45:38 +0000 It's way more efficient, not to mention more polite, for everyone. Full Article Transportation
on 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
on Everyone on the road hates everyone else By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 16:54:32 +0000 There is a war on the car, a war on the bike, a war on pedestrians and soon there will be a war on old people. Full Article Transportation
on Life in a 10-Foot RV, from One Adventure to Another By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2019 15:58:30 +0000 Marc and Morgan Faber enjoy the simple pleasures of a home on wheels. But they still make time to check under the hood. Full Article Transportation
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on Drowsiness detection technology saves lives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 18:22:54 +0000 New safety features can identify driver fatigue and deliver warnings before an accident happens. Full Article Transportation
on 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
on MHI Publishes Integrated Report "MHI Report 2018"<br>-- Presentation of MHI Group's Vision and Course for Future Growth -- By www.mhi.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:30:00 +0900 Tokyo, October 30, 2018 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has published "MHI Report 2018," an integrated report that presents its vision for improving the everyday lives of people by solving the social issues of today as well as tomorrow, in order to remain a company valued by society. In the report MHI outlines the strategies to achieve this vision, and strives to depict how internal corporate resources function. Full Article
on MHI Announces Outline of FY2018 First 6 Month Financial Results Ended September 30, 2018 (Consolidated) By www.mhi.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 13:30:00 +0900 Tokyo, October 31, 2018 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first six months of fiscal year (FY) 2018 ended September 30, 2018. Full Article
on MHI Increases Capital in Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation By www.mhi.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 13:30:02 +0900 Tokyo, October 31, 2018 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has decided to increase the capitalization of Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (Mitsubishi Aircraft), a wholly owned MHI Group company, as it nears the first delivery of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ), the industry's only clean sheet regional aircraft. Full Article