Penny Black's Social World: March 2021
Sustainability, government support, and supporting digital inclusivity.
Tweets of the month
#Investment in the real #economy is more important than ever if we are to recover from the current pandemic – this is where we will continue to concentrate much of our efforts this year.
— Legal & General (@landg_group) January 26, 2021
Today we are excited that @DefraGovUK has started its consultation on Flood Re’s innovative Build Back Better proposals. You can show your support and give your views on all the new changes to the Flood Re scheme here - https://t.co/w7WvGvR2hl pic.twitter.com/KL13ICWNd1
— Flood Re (@floodre) February 1, 2021
We support current and former insurance employees in the UK and Ireland facing financial hardship.
— Insurance Charities (@InsCharities) February 8, 2021
We can provide one-off or ongoing support for as long as it’s needed and all applications will be dealt with in confidence.
Find out more and apply here:https://t.co/dY0DRDtXW7 pic.twitter.com/m5Cqzl3dN8
Welcome news with Ministerial announcement from @RobertJenrick of a state backed indemnity scheme for qualified professionals unable to obtain PI insurance for completion of EWS1 forms. @BIBAbroker will with Gov to progress this scheme. https://t.co/pFg3Nb4ezB
— Graeme Trudgill (@GraemeBIBA) February 10, 2021
We’re very pleased to be part of this latest @ClimateWise report. Working together with fellow @BritishInsurers members, and others in the sector, to deliver against the #ClimateWisePrinciples is crucial for us all #sustainability https://t.co/stIA3uACMk
— Zurich Insurance UK (@ZurichInsUK) February 17, 2021
Video of the month
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