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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
The insurance industry is on the brink of a digital revolution, and Root, a leading insurance technology platform provider, is spearheading this transformation. With its recent entry into the UK insurance market in 2023, Root has announced a strategic partnership with Connect by Admiral. This partnership aims to establish Root as the go-to platform for insurance businesses looking to enhance
Bharatsure, a Mumbai-based insurtech startup specializing in Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions, recently announced that it has successfully secured $1 million in its latest funding round. This significant financial injection comes as a major boost to the company’s ongoing efforts to revolutionize group insurance distribution in India and marks a significant milestone for Bharatsure. Allocation of Funds The newly acquired funds have
