si Designing toilet paper for quality and sustainability By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:30:59 +0000 Aria toilet paper is 50% thicker & 3x stronger when wet than the leading recycled brand. It's also eco-friendly. Full Article At Home
si I should have no business loving this smart light system, and yet ... By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 16:02:34 +0000 The Nanoleaf Light Panels and Rhythm sensor is all fun, no business. Full Article Remodeling & Design
si Why the future of housing should be multifamily and multigenerational By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2019 10:40:48 +0000 To solve our housing crisis and build homes for aging boomers where they want them, we have to loosen up our concept of neighborhood. Full Article Remodeling & Design
si Why cohousing could be the answer for aging baby boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2019 16:17:25 +0000 Cohousing isn't just a place to live, it's an intentional community. Full Article At Home
si Beware of yellow jacket nests the size of cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:15:09 +0000 Experts warn that Alabama is facing an outbreak of yellow jacket super nests, and it's connected to climate change. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
si 16 houseplants that are almost impossible to kill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:46:36 +0000 Even without a green thumb, these plants should be incredibly easy to keep alive. Here are 16 plants that just need a little water and light. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
si 'Downsize' shows you how to think big when living small By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2019 14:40:37 +0000 The new book by Sheri Koones is full of beautiful homes and good ideas. Full Article Remodeling & Design
si Acturis continues international expansion with French buy By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 12:05:47 +0000 Software house's deal to buy Add Value Assurances follows purchases in Canada, Germany and Denmark. Full Article
si Former FCA insider develops compliance platform for brokers By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:06:17 +0000 Industry veteran Michael Sicsic partners with Governor Software to help brokers and insurers digitalise key compliance processes in a changing regulatory environment. Full Article
si Gefion ordered not to expand its scope of business By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:20:11 +0000 The Danish regulator says the unrated provider has “serious liquidity problems” as Gefion says it is in progressed discussions with potential capacity providers. Full Article
si FCA warns of temporary permissions deadline as Brexit looms By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 11:21:07 +0000 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. Full Article
si FCA under attack for "comprehensively and scandalously" failing consumers By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:38:25 +0000 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. Full Article
si Government urged to reconsider IPT ahead of Budget By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:44:38 +0000 The ABI and CII are calling for a cut to insurance premium tax, whereas Biba is requesting a freeze. Full Article
si Eldon signals fresh appeal after ICO fine tribunal throws out case By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:53:41 +0000 The broker, now called Somerset Bridge, is set to launch another appeal against the £60,000 data fine. Full Article
si Covid-19: FCA calls on insurers to treat customers fairly during crisis By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:07:29 +0000 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. Full Article
si Covid-19: Six month MOT exemption announced By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:37:26 +0000 The AA said it had raised MOT concerns with transport ministers last week. Full Article
si Danish regulator orders Gefion to stop writing business By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:39:55 +0000 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. Full Article
si Better business: A hand up the ladder By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:52:13 +0000 Peninsula founder and group managing director Peter Done explains what small business owners must do to develop and inspire their staff Full Article
si Video: GDPR – Future proofing your business: Don’t panic! By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 25 May 2018 08:40:05 +0100 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. Full Article
si Better business: Turn the office green By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:47:28 +0100 How can employers be more environmentally friendly in the workplace? Peter Done explains Full Article
si 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
si Using technology to give mid-market clients a corporate insurance experience By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:47:43 +0000 Too large to benefit from government initiatives but too small to employ their own risk managers, mid-market businesses can inadvertently find themselves taking on unexpected levels of risk. As these businesses grow and face new and increasingly complex risks, expert support is essential, as Sam Barrett explains Full Article
si 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
si 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
si 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
si CII commits to mental health agenda with Inside Out Leadership Charter By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 11:01:44 +0100 Organisation has committed to specific principles involving mental health such as talking about mental health and wellbeing at board meetings at least twice per annum. Full Article
si 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
si 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
si 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
si 10 of the strangest public transit systems By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:28:00 +0000 From an underground funicular to ice buses, there are unique ways around the world to get from one end of a city to another. Full Article Transportation
si The left lane is for passing, not for cruising By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:22:35 +0000 You slow-driving, left-lane hoggers know who you are. And you're b locking traffic from passing is shown to cause accidents. Full Article Transportation
si 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
si 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
si 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
si Costa Rica poised to become world's first fossil fuel-free country By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:01:17 +0000 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. Full Article Transportation
si 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
si 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
si Match the car enthusiast to their car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:09:18 +0000 From modern luxury gems to classic conversation starters, see if you can match the celebrity to the car they own. Full Article Transportation
si How to disinfect a car interior By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:51:25 +0000 During the global coronavirus pandemic, your vehicle can be a haven for germs. Here's how to clean it safely and effectively. Full Article Transportation
si 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
si "Status of 2018 Medium-Term Business Plan" has been posted. By www.mhi.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jun 2019 15:50:00 +0900 "Status of 2018 Medium-Term Business Plan" has been posted. Full Article
si Business strategy presentation materials have been posted. By www.mhi.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:30:00 +0900 Business strategy presentation materials have been posted. Full Article
si MHI Group Announces Update to 2018 Medium-Term Business Plan (MTBP), <br> Outlines Strategic Path to Growth By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 11:00:00 +0900 ・ Midway through 2018 MTBP, MHI is executing as planned, strengthening financial foundations by embedding cash flow management processes ・ Management focused on balancing business growth and financial stability. Reflecting committed M&A deals and the current state of the medium-lot product market, FY2020 targets revised ・ Growth to be driven by combining MHI's core competencies in mechanical systems with innovative technologies in decarbonization, electrification and intelligence Full Article
si 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
si 5 websites to help you invest in clean tech By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2015 11:05:39 +0000 Installing solar panels isn't the only way to support clean energy. Investing is a powerful tool too. Full Article Energy
si 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
si Are you invested in fossil fuels? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 13:51:31 +0000 As the fossil fuel divestment movement grows, a new tool helps investors figure out exactly where their money is. Full Article Personal Finance
si Sweden aims to go 100% fossil fuel-free By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Oct 2015 12:42:00 +0000 As environmental targets go, this one is about as ambitious as you can get. Full Article Energy
si Why self-driving cars won't replace mass transit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:19:34 +0000 Even if self-driving cars could replace mass transit, it would be a very bad thing. Full Article Transportation
si 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