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Blog: The future of insurance and cryptocurrency

James Croome, vice president, fine art and specie, Arch Insurance International, considers whether the insurance market is willing and able to support cryptocurrency-related cover.




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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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FCA sounds alarm over Brexit, misconduct, and data usage

The regulator examined several areas of potential harm in its annual review of the general insurance sector.




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Blog: The future of telematics

Steve Kerrigan of LexisNexis Risk Solutions outlines how telematics has changed the market and examines where this technology is heading next.




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Andrew Scott joins Broker Insights as advisor

Scott, who founded Aston Scott Group, has invested in the start-up which was launched by former Aviva broker distribution director Fraser Edmond.




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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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Coverly confirms growth plans amid redundancy threat at parent firm BFS

The SME-focused insurtech was launched by former Aviva and Brokerbility expert, Jodi Cartwright, in 2019.




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In-depth - cyber: The future of cyber in personal lines

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




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Roundtable: The future of disruption

Our expert panel discusses the landscape of tech disruption in insurance, as well as what brokers can expect from technology in the future




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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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Covid-19: Niall Barton calls on insurers to support insurtechs

The Insurtech UK chairman and Wrisk executive chairman said the “mini meteorite” of Covid-19 has put insurtechs at risk of underfunding.




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Covid-19: App-based broker Lenny closes down after backers exit

Short-term car insurance broker says the Coronavirus outbreak made it a "frustratingly unfavourable landscape" to find a new backer.




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London mulls car-free days to curb air pollution

Despite resistance to a permanent car ban on Oxford Street, London mayor Sadiq Kahn is pushing for car-free days across the capital city.




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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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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 I said goodbye to my Miata

Driving can be fun (especially in a Miata!) but walking and cycling is a lot healthier, cheaper and better for the environment.




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How older Americans got stuck in the suburbs

This didn't just happen; the creation of the suburbs and interstate highways were the direct result of a Cold War defense policy.




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What would your city be like without cars? This city tried it

The Spanish city of Pontevedra takes car-free to the next level by converting 75 acres into a pedestrian-only zone.




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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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Sydney wants to transform abandoned rail tunnels into nightlife hotspot

Officials in New South Wales are confident that transforming the ghost tunnels could have 'global potential.'




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This French city is largest in Europe to offer free public transportation for all

Dunkirk, France, paves the way for even more ambitious fare-free transit schemes in even larger cities.




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In Istanbul, your recyclables can reduce your subway fare

Istanbul, Turkey, is the latest city to adopt a novel recycling idea that allows public transit riders to pay part of their fare through recycling bottles.




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Philly puts the brakes on electric scooter rollout

A delight to some and a nuisance to others, trendy e-scooters face a legal roadblock in the City of Brotherly Love.




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Why do millennials drive less than boomers?

How you get around determines where you live, and vice versa.




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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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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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Was 2018 the year of peak combustion engine?

Sales of internal combustion engine cars might never again reach 2018 levels.




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Air in the London Underground is far more polluted than beside busy city roads

A new report commissioned by Transport for London brings bad news to those who thought they were avoiding air pollution by taking the Tube.




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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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Costa Rica poised to become world's first fossil fuel-free country

While the Central American country of Costa Rica is the king of clean electricity, it has some serious work to do when it comes to transportation.




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Boomers and e-bikes were made for each other

More aging boomers are getting on e-bikes, but they should make sure they buy the best cycles for older cyclists.




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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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NAPA Breaks Guinness Record of Most Cars Washed in 8 Hours

Auto Parts store locations join forces with community partners to wash 7,197 cars.




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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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Electric cars are quiet. Maybe too quiet.

Automakers are devising unique sounds to let the blind and other pedestrians know that EVs are approaching. Now the EU requires it on new vehicles.




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Which is better: Car wash or DIY?

Commercial car washes have advantages over doing it in your driveway.




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What an increase in air turbulence means for frequent fliers

Does an increase in turbulence mean it will be less safe to use airplanes for travel? The science and the numbers behind the headlines.




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What's the best car for older drivers?

Just about everyone recommends a big gasoline-powered SUV for seniors. This will not end well.




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This bike lane is covered in solar panels. (It's also in the middle of a highway)

Bicyclists have a 20-mile bike lane in South Korea conveniently covered by a solar roof.




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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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A Career Boost and a Clear Path, with NAPA’s Apprenticeship Program

Mason Pavlides is the second apprentice to join the program, which offers mentoring, tools, online training and more.




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Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new Cybertruck

Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new Cybertruck, the first electric pickup.