The Insurance Age team talk about the top stories for the week.

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

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.

Sector responds to the regulator's Dear CEO letter calling on insurers to pay valid claims quickly.

Brokers have a vital role to play in spreading the word about the importance of cyber cover for businesses of all sizes, explains Steve Williams

The insurance sector has been slow to adopt the digital age, says Colin Dean, but that is changing fast

How can businesses handle relocation with their employees? Peter Done explains how to orchestrate a successful office move

Insurance Age and Axa release the first in a series of whitepapers to help brokers and MGAs launch schemes and delegated authorities.

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

Once upon a time you could not keep Cobra out of the news. Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on how the business regrouped almost by stealth to become the latest important part of the PIB growth story.

As well as this employment change two of the VP’s colleagues have faced severe internal penalties.

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.

German MGA Getsafe, which offers digital contents insurance, was established two years ago.

Jonathan Jackson, CEO at flood forecasting InsurTech Previsico, explains how new technologies can change the industry's approach to flood claims.

Senior VP of international operations, Jeff Purdy, says the software house's growth opportunity in the UK is "material" as Joe Sultana joins Andy Fairchild on its new European leadership team.

The regulator examined several areas of potential harm in its annual review of the general insurance sector.

From an underground funicular to ice buses, there are unique ways around the world to get from one end of a city to another.

Dunkirk, France, paves the way for even more ambitious fare-free transit schemes in even larger cities.

Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle will close this week. It offered sweeping views for drivers (but no one else) and had become an earthquake safety hazard.

Smart Growth America's Dangerous by Design report finds walking to be a particularly perilous activity in Orlando, Daytona Beach and Cape Coral, Florida.

Located in northwest London, it's the first optical illusion-y pedestrian crossing in the U.K.

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

You are cordially invited to attend the 94th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (“MHI”) to be held as described below.

･ "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

Visitors who fly to Cochin, Kerala, will see a 12MW solar farm. What better place to send a message to the world?

It doesn't sound too pleasant, but sewage can be a great source of heating and cooling for municipal buildings.

Animal rights advocates are beginning to focus their attention on shareholders. But will it work?

In a world where almost everything we do has an impact, it's hard to know where to even start.

Facing health alerts over smog and pollution, Paris tries to get its citizens out of their cars.

Electric vehicles are better for the planet, but they've thrown new kinks into our social norms and interactions.

Environmentalists spend a lot of time telling you what not to eat. Here's how to help fight climate change with what you actually eat.

Cement manufacturing contributes 8 percent of global carbon emissions. But what if it could become part of the solution?

Ahoskie, a small town in North Carolina, can now buy new equipment and better training thanks to Enviva.

Enviva and The Longleaf Alliance announce a partnership to protect and restore one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in North America.

Ex-soldiers are joining the fight to save rhinos against poachers in S. Africa and beating back their own personal demons at the same time.

Roughly 14,000 acres along the Savannah River will forever remain undeveloped, thanks to this conservation team work.

The bloom will only last for about one week before wilting.

The Trump administration is changing how the government defines water, and new rules will have significant effects on wildlife and water quality.

Harvesters scale tall cliffs to collect this rare honey from Himalayan giant honeybees.

A major new review calls for urgent action to restore our ailing oceans.

Pakistan is turning around its struggling honey industry with the addition of hundreds of trees.

Most vertebrates would need to evolve 10,000 times faster than their normal rates to survive climate change over the next century.

The new refuges aim to protect sea ice, wildlife and the economic stability of indigenous people.

The Endangered Species Act is popular with voters, so why are politicians changing it?

Two new studies map out the potential revival of Earth's lost forests.

As 'living fossils,' gingko trees hold ancient secrets that may help us prepare for the future, researchers say.

Despite recent declines in honeybees and other bee species, the U.S. is suspending its annual count of honeybee hives.

One of eastern North America's most iconic animals vanished forever on Sept. 1, 1914. Now, 97 years later, the passenger pigeon has become an icon for something

NASA offers a very telling viewpoint for atmospheric photography — especially hurricanes. Take a look at these amazing storms from a different perspective.

Sea otters are dying from a parasite spread by outdoor cats, according to a new study.