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Caitlyn Jones

Caitlyn Jones tackles the world of Employment Law and FinTech Insurance in her work. Employment Law is a key area across all businesses, and Caitlyn brings an eagle eye for detail to her writing, ensuring processes, procedures, and the latest rules and legislation are always uncovered, dissected, and made easy to apply. 
Revolutionizing Property & Casualty Insurance: A Deep Dive into Insurity’s AI-Powered Analytics Solutions
FinTech Insurance
Revolutionizing Property & Casualty Insurance: A Deep Dive into Insurity’s AI-Powered Analytics Solutions

In today’s dynamic and complex P&C insurance industry, the ability to make informed and strategic decisions is crucial for carriers. Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based P&C software, has revolutionized the way carriers approach decision-making with their analytics solutions powered by AI-driven insights. In this article, we will explore the impact of Insurity’s analytics solutions on carriers’ strategic decision-making process.

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Lack of Employer Concern for Employee Wellbeing Driving Workers to Seek New Jobs
Employment Law
Lack of Employer Concern for Employee Wellbeing Driving Workers to Seek New Jobs

According to recent research, nearly a quarter of employees feel that their employers don’t care about their well-being, and this lack of concern is driving them to search for new job opportunities. In today’s competitive job market, companies cannot afford to neglect employee well-being, as it directly impacts retention rates and productivity. The top reason employees are considering finding a

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French Data Protection Authority fines Amazon €32 million for excessive employee monitoring
Employment Law
French Data Protection Authority fines Amazon €32 million for excessive employee monitoring

The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) has recently made a significant move by imposing a hefty fine of €32 million on retail giant Amazon for what it deems as “excessive” monitoring of its employees’ activities and performance. This landmark decision by the CNIL underscores the importance of data protection and privacy in the workplace and raises important questions about the

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Revolutionizing Insurance Claims: CoreLogic and Artigem’s Alliance for Enhanced Estimation Capabilities
FinTech Insurance
Revolutionizing Insurance Claims: CoreLogic and Artigem’s Alliance for Enhanced Estimation Capabilities

In a bid to provide homeowners with accurate estimates in a timely manner following a property loss, CoreLogic has partnered with Artigem to integrate their services into CoreLogic’s Claims Workspace. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the insurance claims process by offering claims professionals a comprehensive solution that streamlines the estimation process, improves accuracy, and enhances carrier efficiency. Integration of Artigem

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A New Era for ChainThat: Insurtech Veteran Vikas Acharya Steps in as CEO
FinTech Insurance
A New Era for ChainThat: Insurtech Veteran Vikas Acharya Steps in as CEO

London-based insurtech firm, ChainThat, has recently announced the appointment of Vikas Acharya as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. With his extensive experience in enterprise technology in the insurance market and his instrumental role as Co-Founder of the company, Acharya is poised to lead ChainThat into a new era of growth and innovation. Background on ChainThat and Acharya’s involvement

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Qdoba Settles Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Violation of Pay Transparency Requirements in Washington State
Employment Law
Qdoba Settles Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Violation of Pay Transparency Requirements in Washington State

In a recent development, Qdoba, the quick-service restaurant, has agreed to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit that accused the company of violating pay transparency requirements in the state of Washington. The lawsuit, filed last year, alleged that Qdoba failed to include salary ranges in its job postings, thus infringing on state regulations aimed at promoting pay transparency. While the terms

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Trinity Health Grand Rapids Settles Lawsuit Over Religious Accommodation in Flu Shot Policy
Employment Law
Trinity Health Grand Rapids Settles Lawsuit Over Religious Accommodation in Flu Shot Policy

Trinity Health Grand Rapids, a healthcare provider based in Michigan, has agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging religious discrimination. The case centered around Trinity’s former flu shot policy, which required employees to receive an annual vaccination or obtain an exemption. The EEOC claimed that the employer failed to

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Gender-Critical Beliefs and Constructive Dismissal: A Case Study of Phoenix v The Open University
Employment Law
Gender-Critical Beliefs and Constructive Dismissal: A Case Study of Phoenix v The Open University

In a recent landmark case between Phoenix and The Open University (OU), allegations of discrimination and harassment based on gender-critical beliefs have come to the forefront. The case centers around Phoenix’s experience at the OU and her interactions with Prof Westmarland. This article examines the findings of the employment tribunal and sheds light on the implications of the case. Allegation

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Strategic Acquisition: Keystone Agency Partners Bolsters Portfolio with LifeQuotes Takeover, Reinforcing Customer-Centric Insurance Solutions
FinTech Insurance
Strategic Acquisition: Keystone Agency Partners Bolsters Portfolio with LifeQuotes Takeover, Reinforcing Customer-Centric Insurance Solutions

Keystone Agency Partners (KAP), a rapidly growing insurance brokerage platform, has reached a significant milestone by adding its 20th Platform Partner. The company has recently announced its strategic acquisition of LifeQuotes, a trailblazing life insurance price comparison service. This acquisition aims to integrate LifeQuotes into KAP’s dynamic ecosystem, providing enhanced customer solutions and unlocking new avenues for growth and innovation.

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Novidea’s Exploration of Asia-Pacific Insurance Opportunities: Mike Scott’s Insightful Journey at the InsurTech Asia Conference
FinTech Insurance
Novidea’s Exploration of Asia-Pacific Insurance Opportunities: Mike Scott’s Insightful Journey at the InsurTech Asia Conference

In the fast-paced InsurTech realm, gaining insights from diverse markets is an invaluable opportunity; one not to be missed. Novidea, a leading InsurTech company, believes that understanding the intricacies of different markets can lead to groundbreaking innovations. The prospect of understanding whether strategies successful in the UK could be replicated in the diverse Asian market sparked their professional curiosity. Novidea

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Allianz Partners Secures Strategic Appointment as Travel Insurance Provider for NatWest Group’s Customers
FinTech Insurance
Allianz Partners Secures Strategic Appointment as Travel Insurance Provider for NatWest Group’s Customers

Allianz Partners, a leading global assistance and insurance company, has been selected by NatWest Group to serve as the travel insurance provider for their packaged bank account customers. This strategic partnership encompasses NatWest Group’s wider family of banking brands, including NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Ulster Bank. Starting from February 2024, customers will gain access to Allianz Partners’ comprehensive

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MAPFRE and Akur8 Partner for Transformation in Insurance Pricing: A Convergence of Data and Actuarial Science
FinTech Insurance
MAPFRE and Akur8 Partner for Transformation in Insurance Pricing: A Convergence of Data and Actuarial Science

In a significant development in the insurance industry, Akur8’s RISK and RATE modules have been chosen by MAPFRE, the ninth-largest insurance company in Europe and the seventeenth largest globally. This partnership not only reinforces Akur8’s position in the Spanish market but also highlights its reputation as the preferred choice for major players in non-life insurance pricing. Akur8 in the Spanish

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