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How to identify different types of bees

Not sure how to tell a carpenter bee from a honey bee from a wasp? This handy guide will help you identify types of bees and wasps and whether or not they sting



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Explore the wide and wonderful world of epiphytes

Epiphytic plants encompasses an enormous range of plants that grow on top of others, acquiring their nutrients through all sorts of nifty and unusual ways.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How you can use Australian landscaping ideas to create a drought-tolerant garden

Lush, but low-water gardens are a growing popular necessity around the world, and the Australians have a lot to teach the rest of the world.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Former FCA insider develops compliance platform for brokers

Industry veteran Michael Sicsic partners with Governor Software to help brokers and insurers digitalise key compliance processes in a changing regulatory environment.




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FCA admits "mistake" after it accidentally shared private complainant data

The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of certain FCA complainants were publicly available between November 2019 and February 2020.




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Government urged to reconsider IPT ahead of Budget

The ABI and CII are calling for a cut to insurance premium tax, whereas Biba is requesting a freeze.




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Video: GDPR – What you need to know

Cheryl Martin, partner in the insurance advisory cyber and GDPR practice at EY and Branko Bjelobaba, founder of consultancy firm Branko Limited, share their knowledge on how the new regulations came about.




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Video: GDPR – Marketing: what brokers can and can’t do

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.




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Video: GDPR – Future proofing your business: Don’t panic!

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.




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Video: Scheme Smart - How To Grow And Market Your Delegated Authority

The second episode of our insightful documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, focuses on how to take a delegated authority to the next level.




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Video: Scheme Smart - How To Future-Proof Your Scheme

The third episode of Insurance Age’s documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, focuses on what steps can be taken to future-proof schemes and delegated authorities and what sectors brokers can look to for future growth.




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CII commits to mental health agenda with Inside Out Leadership Charter

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.




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Video: What is reverse mentoring?

Close Brothers, Sharon Bishop, explains how the management technique is helping her.




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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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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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Spring break road trip ideas for families on a budget

These hand-picked family spring break destinations will deliver fun all week without putting a dent in your finances.




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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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Driving transformation with laser-guided autonomous vehicles

See how the machines are making work safer at one Georgia-Pacific plant in Crossett, Ark.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Stay home, but keep the fun with our new social distancing guide

You don’t have to sacrifice family fun, entertainment and productivity to comply with current social-distancing and stay-at-home guidelines.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Bees and wildflowers may bounce back as roadsides go untrimmed

Silent lawn mowers in the United Kingdom may spell a summer bonanza for bees.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'Rebel botanists' use sidewalk chalk to help people connect with nature

Botanists identify wild plants with sidewalk chalk to help draw attention to nature and discourage pesticide use.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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8 captivating facts about spider silk

Humans have long admired the magic of spider silk, but thanks to science, we're finally unraveling some of its most valuable secrets.




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Why quitting the Paris climate deal is a bad idea

The U.S. retreat from the Paris Agreement is bad news for the world, but it could be even worse for the U.S. itself.



  • Climate & Weather

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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.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why Australia's surge of highly venomous spiders isn't as bad as it sounds

And why a zoo is asking the public to help capture them.




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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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Cheap and green holiday gift guide

Eco-friendly, last-minute gifts that won't bust your budget.




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5 foods besides romaine that can have E. coli

Treat these foods with caution to avoid food poisoning.




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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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Digital Temperature Controller (22.5 mm Wide, and DIN Track-mounting Type)

The E5DC Mounts to DIN Track and Is Ideal for Connections to HMIs and PLCs. It provides the Same Easy Operation and Advanced Performance as the Rest of the E5[]C Series. Models with Push-In Plus Terminal Blocks Added to Lineup.(E5DC / E5DC-B)




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CDL widens self-install telematics product availability

The software house is working with brokers to allow more customers to activate ‘pay how you drive’ insurance amid the Covid-19 lockdown.




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Admiral becomes first UK provider to offer pandemic rebate

The business is to return £110m to car and van customers as part of Stay At Home Refunds as it becomes first to bow to pressure to give back as policyholders use vehicles less.




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Ecclesiastical launches Covid-19 social media guide

The document has been developed to help brokers navigate platforms such as Twitter and Linked In throughout the outbreak.




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Covid-19: Hiscox considers equity raise

Provider states it is "evaluating possible sources of capital" to respond to the pandemic.




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Covid-19: QBE latest provider facing legal action after denying BI claims

Simon Sloane, partner at law firm Fieldfisher, says over 40 policyholders in the dental sector are interested in pursuing action.




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Covid-19: FCA urges firms to consider premium reductions and payment holidays

The regulator issued a raft of measures today (1 May) for how financial services firms should behave while coronavirus grips the nation.




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Experts urge pet providers to turn to social media

A GlobalData report suggested that engaging with pet influencers on Instagram and Facebook could benefit insurers and brokers.




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Cyber guide launched by Society of Insurance Broking

The document has been developed to help brokers recommend the right cyber cover for their clients.




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Flood forecasting firm Previsico launches nationwide

InsurTech Futures: The firm is looking to partner with commercial and HNW brokers.




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Insurance Covid Cast – episode one: How has the industry’s reputation been impacted by its handling of the coronavirus epidemic?

In the first of a new series of video casts brought to you by Insurance Age and Insurance Post whilst our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss the sector’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and what lasting impact it might have on its reputation.




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Home Offices - Great Ideas for Working from Home

In this day and age, the cost of living has risen considerably and with the rising prices constantly day in day out there is a serious need to keep the cash coming in somehow and from somewhere.



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What to Consider Before Replacing Your Roof

The roof on your home is one of those things you probably don't give much thought to on a daily basis. It is there to perform a vital task and until it is no longer performing that task it tends to be ~ out of sight, out of mind.




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The Secret to Reach Your Ideal Weight

How many times have you tried to reach your goal weight? Is maintaining a healthy lifestyle a struggle for you? If so, the following tips for reaching your ideal weight might help!




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DIY Upside-Down Planter - What Not to Do

Upside down planters are an option if you can not grow tomatoes for many reasons including space, sunlight, rodents and other critters. Otherwise, it is easier to grow them right side up. When you grow tomatoes upside down, you don't have to worry about cutworms or ground fungus too.



  • Garden / Landscaping / Patio

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Creating Video Software Tutorials - High Value Products You Can Easily Sell

If you know secrets about the software you use, then you need to make software tutorials detailing what you do and how you do it. You can then sell these tutorials for a small fee, aiming to get many hundreds of buyers looking to make their time more productive.




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Home Equity Credit Lines Provide Quick Access to Cash

Home Equity Credit Lines provide quick access to cash in times of need.




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Is automated traffic something to consider?

Trying to get visitors to come to your site can often be a very hard task, how will people find you when they do not know you exist? If you have time and dedication, you do not need to spend too much to get your site seen.




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Top Ten FREE Traction Building Ideas for a New Web Site

Want to Get Visitors to your Website? Here are Ten FREE Traction building Ideas we are trying and are getting great results from, that you can try for your website.




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10 Great Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

Gift Ideas for Mother's Day




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Easy, Low-Cost DIY Costume Ideas for Halloween

Wouldn't it be nice if you could create your own costumes with little time or money invested? Well you can. In fact, there are numerous costume ideas that can be created yourself for next to nothing. Better still, there's little or no sewing involved.