3

Millennials want houses, but they don't want what boomers are selling

There's an "imbalance in the housing market" — young buyers want modern designs, open plans and walkable communities but that's not what boomers are selling.



  • Remodeling & Design

3

​How biomass helps farmers make the most of 'waste wood'

The leftover wood that tree farms, orchards and other agriculture operations often end up with is now offering new value as a source of biomass energy.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

3

What is a 'forever home?'

British architect Mark Siddall is designing homes that work at every stage of your life.



  • Remodeling & Design

3

'Downsize' shows you how to think big when living small

The new book by Sheri Koones is full of beautiful homes and good ideas.



  • Remodeling & Design

3

When is it 'too soon' to decorate for Christmas?

Though there's no official timeline for Christmas decor, for one Texas family, early November was unacceptable to their homeowners association.




3

There's a new apple in town

After 20 years in development, the Cosmic Crisp apple just hit stores.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

3

We can't stop talking about porch pirates

It's a sad fact but package thefts increase around the holidays because of all the online shopping.




3

Why Germany's little gardens are a way of life

Once critical for survival, Germany's allotment gardens now provide a different type of health and wellness.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

3

Opinion: Brokerbility's managing director Ian Stutz on technology and SMEs

Adapting to the future: Technology is changing the way SMEs buy insurance, but brokers have a vital role to play, says Ian Stutz




3

FSCS hikes broker levy up by £11m for 2020/21

Organisation says indicative levy for general insurance distribution is £23m and publishes Plan and Budget for the next financial year as total levy goes up by £87m.




3

Lloyd's to close underwriting room for 24 hours in coronavirus stress test

Market to test its readiness by invoking its emergency trading protocol.




3

FCA to hit brokers with 3% rise in fees

Regulator also wants to increase the authorisation application fee for brokers from £1,500 to £2,500.




3

In Person: Simon Cooter and Carolyn Callan, Covéa

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.




3

The Blog Spot: RIP Jelf, hello Marsh Commercial - what's in a broking brand?

As Marsh rebrands Jelf, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on the passing of another name heavily associated with noughties broker consolidation




3

Opinion: Perry Appleton's Claire Russell on mental health in business

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.




3

Editor's letter - February 2020

Moving forward: After Brexit hysteria has waned, the industry has other pressing issues to tackle




3

Opinion: Mactavish's Bruce Hepburn on restoring trust and reforming the industry

Lessons to learn: Even before the current crisis, the industry was in need of a shakeup, says Bruce Hepburn




3

Ex-Covéa boss Cooter joins InsurTech Quotall

Cooter, who left Covéa in April 2019, said the appointment would allow him to “try something different”.




3

Opinion: Brookhurst Advisory's Paul Upton on the future of underwriting

The end of underwriting? Is technology a magic bullet to generate profitable underwriting? Paul Upton asks




3

Lloyd's outlines priorities for 2020

CEO John Neal says the corporation has raised £300m in debt to fund Future at Lloyd's programme as he admits Lloyd’s is “bound to go down some blind alleys” as it seeks to transform.




3

Sam White's Freedom expands into home with insurtech deal

Freedom Services Group's purchase of Aventus-driven broker Homelyfe was revealed earlier this week.




3

Why can't we solve the modern traffic jam?

With more cars on the road and few infrastructure projects to ease congestion, traffic jams are just getting more epic.




3

The world's newest commercial airport is an engineering marvel

One of the world's newest airports, Pakyong Airport, is amazingly scenic, but engineers had to build it from scratch in the Himalaya Mountains.




3

Are the Autobahn's speed limit-free days nearing an end?

Although a proposed universal speed limit on Germany's national highway system could curb emissions, many politicians are quick to dismiss the idea.




3

Tesla releases new 'dog mode' for pet owners

Clever new option from Tesla prevents your dogs from getting too hot and also informs curious passersby of your imminent return.




3

Costa Rica poised to become world's first fossil fuel-free country

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.




3

London gets its first 3D crosswalk and it's a traffic-slowing beauty

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




3

When it comes to aging in place, self-driving cars won't save us

A new study finds that older people react a lot more slowly when they take back control of an autonomous vehicle.




3

Family-owned cheese farm's secret ingredient: Fog

The 3 Giacomini sisters have transformed their family's farm in Point Reyes, Calif., into a cheesemaking hub.




3

What's the best car for older drivers?

Just about everyone recommends a big gasoline-powered SUV for seniors. This will not end well.




3

This bike lane is covered in solar panels. (It's also in the middle of a highway)

Bicyclists have a 20-mile bike lane in South Korea conveniently covered by a solar roof.




3

A bike is like 'a rolling walking stick'

Do older people need parking, or do they need a safe place to ride bikes and scooters?




3

Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new Cybertruck

Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new Cybertruck, the first electric pickup.




3

Mystery of the solar-powered ghost ship that washed ashore 3 years ago finally solved

Ship with no crew drifted over 2,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.




3

MHI Publishes Integrated Report "MHI Report 2018"<br>-- Presentation of MHI Group's Vision and Course for Future Growth --

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.




3

MHI Announces Outline of FY2018 First 6 Month Financial Results Ended September 30, 2018 (Consolidated)

Tokyo, October 31, 2018 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first six months of fiscal year (FY) 2018 ended September 30, 2018.




3

MHI Announces Outline of FY2018 First 9 Month Financial Results Ended December 31, 2018 (Consolidated)

Tokyo, February 6, 2019 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first nine months of fiscal year (FY) 2018 ended December 31, 2018.




3

MHI Announces Outline of FY2019 First 3 Months Financial Results Ended June 30, 2019 (Consolidated)

Tokyo, August 5, 2019 -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first three months of fiscal year (FY) 2019 ended June 30, 2019.




3

MHI Announces Outline of FY2019 First 6 Month Financial Results Ended September 30, 2019 (Consolidated)

Tokyo, October 31, 2019 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first six months of fiscal year (FY) 2019 ended September 30, 2019.




3

MHI Announces Outline of FY2019 First 9 Month Financial Results Ended December 31, 2020 (Consolidated)

Tokyo, February 6, 2020 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first nine months of fiscal year (FY) 2019 ended December 31, 2020.




3

India gets world&#39;s first 100% solar-powered airport

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




3

Why self-driving cars won&#39;t replace mass transit

Even if self-driving cars could replace mass transit, it would be a very bad thing.




3

Why is Indonesia&#39;s wildfire so hard to put out?

Created by humans, these fires just keep on burning due to underground stores of peat.



  • Wilderness & Resources

3

Why you should care about one church&#39;s fight over solar panels in N.C.

This David vs. Goliath story could impact the future of renewable energy everywhere.




3

The greatest scientist you&#39;ve never heard of

Among scientists, he's as highly regarded as Einstein. Yet most of us have no idea who James Clerk Maxwell is.



  • Research & Innovations

3

U.K. grocer embraces &#39;wonky&#39; veg to trim waste

Walmart's British cousin Asda gets serious about selling funny-looking vegetables.




3

This theater is heated with sewage (and no, it doesn&#39;t smell)

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




3

No more work email at home? French law may protect workers&#39; home life

The French really do know how to put work in its place...



  • Sustainable Business Practices

3

Sea levels are rising fast, and they&#39;ll stay that way for a long time

Sea levels are rising faster now than they have in over 2,800 years. And they'll keep on rising, even if we stop polluting tomorrow.



  • Climate & Weather

3

You too can be a &#39;space archaeologist&#39;

A new crowdsourcing platform aims to turn all of us into satellite-enabled Indiana Joneses.



  • Arts & Culture