Penny Black's Social World - 4 February

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Lloyd’s CEO Inga Beale was interviewed by CCTV on climate change, emerging economies, and fintech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Watch it here: http://bit.ly/1PMkK4C



The Big Picture
In a remarkable start to the New Year, Cancer Fund for Children is celebrating winning a brand new minibus that will be used to transport children affected by cancer to residentials at the charity’s Narnia log cabin in Newcastle, County Down.

The charity, which provides support for local children affected by cancer and their families, won the minibus from the LV Broker Big Heart Minibus Giveaway through an online vote after kindly being nominated by local broker CIP Insurance. An impressive feat with more than 65 charities nominated throughout the UK.

The new bus was officially handed over to the charity by CIP Insurance and LV Insurance at Daisy Lodge, Cancer Fund for Children’s therapeutic short break facility at the foothills of the Mourne Mountains, in Newcastle. Staff from both companies also enjoyed a tour of Daisy Lodge and the adjacent Narnia log cabin.


The mini-bus will be used to bring children and young people affected by cancer to residentials at the charity’s Narnia log cabin and to a range of other locations for activities.

Cancer Fund for Children’s CEO Gillian Creevy, said: “Unbelievably, it is 10 years since we opened the doors to our magical 24-berth residential log cabin facility, Narnia. In the past 10 years, Cancer Fund for Children has hosted over 237 residentials there. It’s a very special place – a world away from hospitals and treatment, anxiety and uncertainty. A world away from cancer.”



The Big Debate
Would a BGL listing pique investors’ interests? BGL Group, owner of aggregator Compare The Market among other brands, signalled this week it is considering a stock market float. Analysts were generally supportive of the move with suggestions the company could be valued at more than £1bn. However, the competitive aggregator space was highlighted as one challenge the company might face if it decides to float. What other external market factors might complicate BGL’s potential IPO?
Katie Marriner, senior reporter, Post
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Tweet of the week

Excluding the IPT hike, average price paid rose by 4%, continuing upward trend due to rise in low value personal injury claims #ABItrackers

— BritishInsurers (@BritishInsurers) February 1, 2016