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Texting and walking don't mix: Woman falls into fountain

Pennsylvania woman who fell into a mall fountain while texting — becoming an instant Internet sensation in the process — has hired an attorney.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Tiger mom's parenting model raises an uproar

Western parents assail author of 'Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,' but Amy Chua says she wasn't trying to compare cultures.



  • Arts & Culture

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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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Which household items contain mercury?

Despite being phased out of many products, mercury still lurks in our homes.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Will oil and hurricanes raise gas prices?

As oil pours into the Gulf of Mexico and a potentially wild hurricane season looms, many Americans are worried that gas prices might go into overdrive.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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We have introduced Proximity Sensor with All-stainless Housing E2EF.

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Proximity Sensor with All-stainless Housing

Metal Head for long-distance Detection that Withstands Harsh Environments Where the Workpiece Can Rub against the Sensor(E2EF)




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OMRON introduces an Overview for DeviceNet. Look for more detail information concerning DeviceNet, including Mastes and Slaves, to be added in the future.

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Safety Light Curtains with Durable, Impact-resistant Body and Long, 20-m Sensing Distance.

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Omron introduces a new form Power Supply for Safety and Maintainability.

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Nine Built-in Counters/Timers to measure equipment operating cycles and times and forecast maintenance timing

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We have introduced Air Flow Sensor D6FZ Series.

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Air Flow Sensor

The Best Product to Measure Compressed Air on Production Lines. Simultaneous Measurement of Leakage, Usage and Pressure.(D6FZ-FGS Series)




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Air Flow Sensor

The best Product to Measure Compressed Air at Machine. Measurement of Leakage and Usage.(D6FZ-FGT Series)




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Safety Light Curtain

Offers Both Durability and Reliability(F3SG-R Series)




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We have introduced Safety Light Curtain F3SG-R.

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Safety Light Curtain

The best ever light curtain(F3SG-SR Series)




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Stuart Reid returns to the industry as Pikl chairman

Exclusive: The former Bluefin and Gallagher boss says he is taking on a number of new roles, with the rest to be revealed in the near future.




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Outgoing Ageas CEO Andy Watson hailed for his broker focus

Sector also welcomes Ant Middle, who is set to take over the reins in June.




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Kingsbridge and Fresh-owner Vantage aims for £500m premium

Exclusive: CEO Jacquie Boast has restructured the business with Fresh CEO Mike Wall exiting and 75 staff leaving the business as she seeks to position Vantage for growth.




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Profile: Chairman of Vizion Insurance Brokers and investor Chris Blackham

Millionaire maker: From setting up one of the first consolidators to becoming an investor in start-ups, Chris Blackham reflects on the highs and lows of selling-up and shares his vision for the future




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FCA Schwarzenegger PPI campaign reaches 32m

Watchdog says the two year project led to 6.2m visiting its dedicated PPI website.




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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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Catlin calls on industry to repair reputation following Covid-19 response

Exclusive: Stephen Catlin slams "unfortunate" lack of sympathy to policyholders in messages from the sector and pushes back at claim that the industry steering group on pandemic response is a PR gimmick.




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Covid-19: Total claims pay-outs expected to reach £1.2bn

The ABI says insurers are expected to pay £900m towards business interruption claims.




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Covid-19: Measures to maintain personal injury claims process launched

The ABI and the Association of Consumer Support Organisations have developed a statement of intent recommending remote video examination and rehabilitation.




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Research reveals insurance claims among the most likely to succeed in courts

Law firm warns insurance sector will be under scrutiny as the level of litigation is predicted to rise as a result of Covid-19.




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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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Insurance complaints to Financial Ombudsman hold steady in 2017/18

But organisation warns over loyalty and telematics complaints.




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FOS reveals “600-700” complaints on telematics insurance last year

Ombudsman gives update after highlighting growth in “black box” complaints in annual review.




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Gallagher profits surge again in 2018

Group revenue rises by 11% in the year.




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Cost of motor insurance falls again

Survey by ABI reveals average motor insurance premiums dropped for the fourth quarter in a row.




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The 2019 Top 50 Personal Lines Brokers is now available

Insurance Age has published the results of its annual study into the top 50 brokers in the personal lines market.




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Brokers under strain as they support hospitality clients

Covid-19: Brokers battle colossal workloads as they look to help customers change policies and maintain cover.




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Covid-19: UK claims will pass £1bn, says Huw Evans

Evans quoted the figure in a letter defending the response of insurers to the pandemic.




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Covid-19: FCA calls on insurers to pay valid claims quickly

Regulator tells firms who refuse to pay out to explain why and how they believe it represents a fair outcome for customers.




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Covid-19: Litigation against brokers and insurers set to increase amid BI row

The market has been criticised for its response to the coronavirus crisis, particularly with regard to business interruption as providers "look down the barrel' of class action.




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Insurance Covid-Cast - episode five: Could the FOS be key to help bring clarity and nix growing number of SME BI complaints

In the latest episode of Insurance Post and Insurance Age’s new series of video casts brought to you while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss the ongoing confusion around business interruption cover, and what is needed to bring some clarity to the situation




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Covid-19: Treasury Committee tells insurers to be clear and fair

Mel Stride MP states firms are continuously facing difficulties in making successful coronavirus-related claims as the ABI says insurers are expected to pay out a total of £1.2bn.




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Covid-19: Broker calls on Chancellor to release Pool Re funds for BI claims

NDML is asking for some of Pool Re’s £6.6bn cash to be used to help businesses in the leisure and hospitality sector which have been hit by coronavirus.




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Covid-19: Hiscox Action Group says brokers acted in “good faith”

The Group is going after insurer Hiscox over its refusal to pay BI claims the group members believe to have been triggered by coronavirus pandemic.




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Insurance Covid-Cast episode eight: What is the insurance supply chain doing to keep the sector moving during the Covid-19 lockdown?

In the latest episode of Insurance Post and Insurance Age’s new series of video casts brought to you while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we brought together a diverse group of businesses to discuss how the supply chain has forged deeper strategic – and personal - relationships with partners over the last six weeks.




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Hiscox share sale raises £375m

The insurer also published a trading update which addressed the current Covid-19 business interruption dispute.




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Personal lines cyber cover is untapped market, analyst claims

GlobalData said growth was dependent on more households owning connected devices.




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Cuvva's pay-monthly product aims to cut out brokers and aggregators

InsurTech Futures: Start-up has also raised £15m, with Lloyd's of London chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown and JLT CEO Dominic Burke among the backers.




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Join our campaign and Back Britain's Coaches

Coaches play a vital role in our economy and society, helping tourists see the sights of the UK, providing accessible holidays and days out and ensuring that important events, from weddings to music festivals, go ahead without a hitch.nbsp;




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CPT News Release: We need you to back Britains coaches says CPT

The Confederation of Passenger Transport CPT is today launching lsquo;Back Britainrsquo;s Coachesrsquo;, a major initiative calling on the Government to provide support for the coach industry during the Covid19 outbreak. nbsp;




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Support Britains bus coach workers with us

We would like you to join us on strongTuesday 5 Maystrong, when we will be thanking everyone in the bus and coach industry for the work theyrsquo;re doing during the Covid19 outbreak to keep key services running and supplies moving.




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Renovating or Repairing Your Home? Let Self Storage Take the Strain and Stress Away

When it comes to a large scale renovation of your property, or maybe an urgent repair caused by a flood or small fire incident, the strain and stress that not only the event can put on your family, but also all of the following building or repair work as well is often unbearable.