The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has taken action against T.G.H. Management Group Inc., a home care company based in California, for failing to pay overtime wages, marking its third violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Department of Labor’s recent investigation uncovered that T.G.H. Management Group failed to compensate 70 employees appropriately for their overtime work. Additionally,
In the ever-evolving landscape of the insurance industry, one of the most enduring and significant challenges has been the high costs and infrequency associated with financial reporting analyses. Addressing this issue, WTW, a global advisory, broking, and solutions company, has launched ResQ Machine-led Reserving, promising to revolutionize how insurers and reinsurers handle financial reporting and reserving processes. This advanced product
Pro Global, a prominent advisor in the specialist insurance sector, has taken significant strides forward with the enhancement and expansion of its Digital Services, led by Kristy Lovegrove, Group Head of Technology. This initiative is designed to meet the burgeoning demand for automation and efficiency across the global re/insurance industry. Following Pro’s acquisition of Propel Automation in 2023, the company
In a significant development within the cyber risk management landscape, CyberCube, a leader in cyber risk analytics, has formed a strategic alliance with Miller, an independent specialist (re)insurance broker. The collaboration integrates CyberCube’s Broking Manager and Prep Module tools into Miller’s operational practices, significantly enhancing their ability to quantify and mitigate cyber risks. With a rich history dating back to
The partnership between Bolt and Salesforce aims to revolutionize the way insurance quoting processes are handled by integrating Salesforce’s Financial Services Cloud (FSC) with Bolt’s expansive insurance exchange. This collaboration leverages the strengths of Salesforce’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) capabilities and Bolt’s extensive network of insurance providers, paving the way for a faster and more accurate quoting system. The unified
In a move set to revolutionize the aviation insurance industry, Concirrus has introduced its new Aviation Aggregations module, which is designed to tackle key challenges faced by aviation underwriters in assessing risk exposure and managing portfolios. This module is part of Concirrus’s broader aviation platform and aims to enhance real-time data insights and advanced analytics. The Aviation Aggregations module offers
The Global Insurance Market Index, published today by Marsh, revealed that global commercial insurance rates experienced their first decline in seven years. In the third quarter of 2024, rates dropped by 1%, marking the first decrease since Q3 2017. This decline indicates a continuation of the moderating rate trend observed in recent quarters. The key factors driving this trend include
WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company, has recently launched ResQ Machine-led Reserving, an innovative technology poised to revolutionize the insurance and reinsurance reserving practices within the Property and Casualty (P&C) sector. For decades, the industry has grappled with expensive, infrequent, and low-granularity analyses, which have often hampered the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting. With
Best Insurance has introduced an innovative AI-led WhatsApp service that allows customers to purchase insurance policies directly through the popular messaging platform. The service initially supports Accident, Sickness, and Unemployment (ASU) insurance, aiming to meet the growing demand for more convenient and flexible insurance solutions. This development is particularly geared towards younger customers, who increasingly expect seamless user experiences with
In a significant legal ruling, a federal district court determined that the New York State Unified Court System (NYSUCS) did not violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when it refused a senior office clerk’s request for a month-long leave to attend a religious retreat in India, ultimately leading to her termination. The decision is detailed in
Prudential Financial, Inc. has joined forces with 123Seguro, a leading online insurance platform in Latin America, to broaden their insurance offerings, particularly in Brazil and Mexico. This partnership is set to significantly influence the accident & health, life, and ancillary insurance markets within these countries. Considering that less than 20% of the population in these nations currently hold life insurance
In a significant development within the auto insurance market, Liberty Mutual and Jaguar Land Rover North America (JLR) have partnered to introduce bespoke auto insurance solutions for JLR vehicle owners across the United States. This collaboration aims to seamlessly integrate tailored insurance offerings into the car buying process, enhancing the overall ownership experience for JLR customers. Enhanced Customer Experience The
