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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 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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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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Blog: Does your board meet FCA standards?

Gary Dixon, of the Association of Independent Non Executive Directors, highlights why it is time to talk about the independent NED gap.




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Diversity & inclusion success in Insurance to be celebrated at new Age awards

The first Diversity & Inclusion in Insurance Awards to be held in November




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Ex-Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin: "I need a break from big deals"

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.




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The Blog Spot: “Sorry” – the final word?

Simon Matson has finally apologised after comments he made about exiting employees, described as racist and abusive were highlighted in court papers, but is it enough?




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Aviva board divided over Tulloch restructure plans, reports state

Tulloch has decided to run the life and GI businesses as distinct divisions within Aviva, rather than separating them in different entities.




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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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Why is Indonesia's wildfire so hard to put out?

Created by humans, these fires just keep on burning due to underground stores of peat.



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The greatest scientist you've never heard of

Among scientists, he's as highly regarded as Einstein. Yet most of us have no idea who James Clerk Maxwell is.



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How fake chimneys can help save birds

With hollow dead trees and masonry chimneys disappearing fast, chimney swifts need all the help they can get. These fake chimneys can help them.



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Enviva provides special donation toward forest conservation in North Carolina

The donation to the N.C. Tree Farm Program was made in honor of the renewable energy company's 15th anniversary.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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The unexpectedly weird and beautiful world of lichens

Lichens are not what you think they are. Not plant, not fungus — they are one of a kind.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why good Christmas trees might be hard to find

Want a real Christmas tree this season? Expect fewer options and higher prices.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Gingko biloba trees guard a secret fountain of youth

The ginkgo biloba is unlikely to ever die of old age, researchers say.



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This rare songbird is back from the brink, thanks to the Endangered Species Act

The Kirtland's warbler was nearly extinct in the 1970s, but now the bird has recovered and is coming off the endangered species list.




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6 ways to protect bats and birds from wind turbines

Wind turbines can kill birds and bats, but they don't have to. Here are a few ways to help them coexist.




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These birds prove you don't need a big brain for a complex social life

Multilevel societies had only been found in big-brained mammals. Then researchers studied the vulturine guineafowl.




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Black-throated finch wins 2019 Australian bird of the year

The 'subtly stunning' songbird needs attention like this to save it from habitat loss, conservationists say.




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Carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere has set another ominous record

CO2 levels are now the highest they've been since long before modern humans existed.



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Free bird: Thanksgiving turkey pardons

U.S. presidents haven't always pardoned their Thanksgiving turkeys, but in recent years the surreal ceremony has become an American tradition.




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How to help hummingbirds in winter

If you leave a hummingbird feeder out in winter, will it help the birds or tempt them not to migrate?




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Get ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count

The 2020 Great Backyard Bird Count is a 4-day event when "citizen scientists" can enjoy nature while keeping tabs on local bird populations.




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White House proposes no penalty for 'incidental' killing of migratory birds

The move would weaken the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act.




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Feeding bluebirds might help them in a surprising way

Extra food seems especially helpful early in the breeding season, according to a new study.




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Colbert pokes fun at Murdoch's iPad newspaper

'All the convenience of using your iPad to read the news online, but without the Internet's annoying habit of being completely free,' says host of 'Colbert Repo



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Your dogs found what in the backyard?!

A couple of dogs snuffling through the backyard brush find a really big surprise: A bear!




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Have you heard about the Waffle House Index?

If a Waffle House is closed, that's a good indication that things are not normal in the area.




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Guard Lock Safety-door Switch/D4SL-N-mounting Slide Key

World's smallest Class 6-contact Guard Lock Safety-door Switch(D4SL-N, D4SL-NSK10-LK[])




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DeviceNet Board (PCI Board)

PCI Bus DeviceNet Board with Performance and Functionality at the Top Class in the Industry(3G8F7-DRM21-E)




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Guard Lock Safety Key Selector Switch

The guard lock prevents accidental mode changes.(A22LK)




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IO-Link Proximity Sensor (Standard Models)

IO-Link Makes Sensor Level Information Visible and Solves the Three Major Issues at Manufacturing Sites! Standard Proximity Sensor.(E2E-[]-IL[])




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Enables easier and standardized designs previously not possible. IO-Link as a standard feature(E2E NEXT)




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Four Biba board members step down

Andrew Gibbons, Ashley Rogoff, Tim Ryan and Paul Anscombe have completed their stints on the board, with the trade body set to announce their replacements in the near future.




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Lloyd Hanks joins SchemeServe board

Software provider said Hanks will help promote SchemeServe across the industry.




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UK Broker Awards: Open for entries

Submit your award entry today to be in with a chance of grabbing a trophy.




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Biba announces board changes

Board members serve a maximum term of six years.




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Ardonagh signs on to buy Bennetts from Saga

Ardonagh’s Atlanta division has exchanged contracts to purchase the motorcycle specialist broker.




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UK Broker Awards 2020 open for entries

The event, which celebrates the best in UK broking, is now accepting submissions.




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François-Xavier Boisseau joins ERS' board

Boisseau, who left his role as CEO of insurance at Ageas UK in late 2018, is also a NED at Ecclesiastical and sits on the board of Argo Managing Agency.




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RSA hires CUO from Ardonagh

Paul Dilley will replace Adrian Sweeney after a handover period.




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Home premiums stable in Q1 2017 according to AA Index

However premiums are set to go up and will also be hit by a 2% IPT increase from June this year.




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Car premiums drop in third quarter 2017

Research by the AA shows first decline since Q1 2016.




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Car insurance premiums fall for third quarter in a row

Research reveals prices now lower than a year ago.




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Car premiums continue to drop in Q3 2018 according to AA

Customers benefiting from 10% yearly fall.




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Motor premiums may ‘reach the highest on record’

Willis Towers Watson and Confused warn of future increases as they publish data for Q4 2019.




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Broking success: Richard Hames, M&DH Insurance Services' managing director

Building a broker: M&DH Insurance Services’ managing director Richard Hames tells Insurance Age why the construction and manufacturing specialist is focused on growth and how the broker is overcoming the current challenging market.




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Arc Legal extends landlord legal defence cover

Provider said the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act means landlords now require cover for civil or criminal prosecution.