ca FCA admits "mistake" after it accidentally shared private complainant data By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:27:38 +0000 The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of certain FCA complainants were publicly available between November 2019 and February 2020. Full Article
ca 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
ca Biba takes action on FCA coronavirus warning By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:14:58 +0000 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. Full Article
ca 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
ca FCA aligns focus to prevent sexual harassment in workplace By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:23:28 +0000 Regulator also says it wants to make diversity and inclusion the norm as it seeks to embed "purposeful culture" into companies. Full Article
ca 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
ca FCA to hit brokers with 3% rise in fees By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:20:31 +0100 Regulator also wants to increase the authorisation application fee for brokers from £1,500 to £2,500. Full Article
ca FCA warns of Tasker and QIC Europe clone By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:28:17 +0100 Regulator said fraudsters had used the details of authorised firms Tasker Insurance Brokers and QIC Europe to attempt to scam customers. Full Article
ca Premium finance not affected by FCA relief measures, says Biba By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:40:33 +0100 Trade body said it lobbied the regulator to exclude premium finance arrangements as payment deferrals would have left many brokers at greater risk. Full Article
ca FCA data reveals complaints numbers soared in H2 2019 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:31:18 +0100 Regulator reports 75% increase in PPI complaints ahead of 29 August 2019 deadline. Full Article
ca Covid-19: Industry welcomes "firm and pragmatic" FCA message on BI claims By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:01:14 +0100 Sector responds to the regulator's Dear CEO letter calling on insurers to pay valid claims quickly. Full Article
ca Management: Relocation, relocation, relocation By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:37:35 +0100 How can businesses handle relocation with their employees? Peter Done explains how to orchestrate a successful office move Full Article
ca Charles Randell to replace John Griffith-Jones as chair of the FCA By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 10:24:59 +0000 Randell to take up role on 1 April. Full Article
ca Video: GDPR – Marketing: what brokers can and can’t do By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 09:10:07 +0100 In the second of a three part series our experts tackle marketing under the new GDPR rules from phone calls and emails to the post. Full Article
ca Blog: Does your board meet FCA standards? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 09:40:11 +0100 Gary Dixon, of the Association of Independent Non Executive Directors, highlights why it is time to talk about the independent NED gap. Full Article
ca 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
ca 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
ca 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
ca Guy Carpenter boss fired over sexually suggestive email - reports By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 12:24:44 +0100 As well as this employment change two of the VP’s colleagues have faced severe internal penalties. Full Article
ca 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
ca 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
ca 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
ca 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
ca 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
ca The roads least taken in America By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 14:26:32 +0000 These highways pass by beautiful landscapes but aren't frequented by many travelers. Full Article Transportation
ca 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
ca 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
ca Why can't we solve the modern traffic jam? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Jun 2018 18:12:50 +0000 With more cars on the road and few infrastructure projects to ease congestion, traffic jams are just getting more epic. Full Article Transportation
ca Making the case for the electric school bus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 12:24:22 +0000 It's time to turn emissions-spewing yellow buses green. Full Article Transportation
ca 10 streets that helped shape America By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:52:04 +0000 From parkways to pedestrian malls, PBS takes the wheel for a tour of the nation's most influential streets in a new episode of the "10 That Changed" series. Full Article Transportation
ca Cars are engineered to put us to sleep By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:12:54 +0000 Researchers find car vibrations make even the most alert people drowsy. Full Article Transportation
ca How older Americans got stuck in the suburbs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:28:00 +0000 This didn't just happen; the creation of the suburbs and interstate highways were the direct result of a Cold War defense policy. Full Article Transportation
ca What would your city be like without cars? This city tried it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:19:42 +0000 The Spanish city of Pontevedra takes car-free to the next level by converting 75 acres into a pedestrian-only zone. Full Article Transportation
ca How biofuels can help struggling airlines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Oct 2018 18:36:17 +0000 Airlines are bracing for a fuel price increase and looking to biofuels as a short- and long-term solution to unpredictable oil markets. Full Article Transportation
ca In Istanbul, your recyclables can reduce your subway fare By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Nov 2018 14:45:23 +0000 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. Full Article Transportation
ca Why Oslo is saying no to cars in its city center By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 16:27:45 +0000 Pedestrians and cyclists will soon rule the streets in the Norwegian capital's downtown core. Full Article Transportation
ca 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
ca 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
ca NAPA Breaks Guinness Record of Most Cars Washed in 8 Hours By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2019 19:48:56 +0000 Auto Parts store locations join forces with community partners to wash 7,197 cars. Full Article Transportation
ca The Love of a Car is a Love Like No Other By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:30:45 +0000 Through rugged adventures, family road trips and daring expeditions, your car is there, helping you make memories. Full Article Transportation
ca Electric cars are quiet. Maybe too quiet. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 16:53:39 +0000 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. Full Article Transportation
ca Which is better: Car wash or DIY? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:17:28 +0000 Commercial car washes have advantages over doing it in your driveway. Full Article Transportation
ca 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
ca What's the best car for older drivers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:26:05 +0000 Just about everyone recommends a big gasoline-powered SUV for seniors. This will not end well. Full Article Transportation
ca How to Survive the Car Line at Your Child’s School By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:47:43 +0000 Navigating the unpleasant process of picking up and dropping off your kid requires a little creativity – and a lot of patience. Full Article Transportation
ca A Career Boost and a Clear Path, with NAPA’s Apprenticeship Program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 18:34:43 +0000 Mason Pavlides is the second apprentice to join the program, which offers mentoring, tools, online training and more. Full Article Transportation
ca A Path to a Great Career, with a NAPA Apprenticeship Program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 15:05:42 +0000 Learn how the accredited, paid technician program could help you set your career in motion. Full Article Transportation
ca 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
ca 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
ca 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