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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. 
Innovating Crypto Device Protection: Unpacking the Bolt-Ledger Partnership
FinTech Insurance
Innovating Crypto Device Protection: Unpacking the Bolt-Ledger Partnership

Ledger, a leading provider of secure devices for cryptocurrency storage, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Bolt, the country’s largest technology-enabled Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance exchange. This collaboration aims to offer device protection solutions for Ledger’s state-of-the-art hardware wallets, providing customers with peace of mind and added security. Partnership Announcement In a significant move, Bolt has joined forces with

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2024 Insurance Industry Forecast: Mergers, Tech Advancements and Investment Strategies for Hong Kong & Singapore Markets
FinTech Insurance
2024 Insurance Industry Forecast: Mergers, Tech Advancements and Investment Strategies for Hong Kong & Singapore Markets

The survey conducted in October and November of 2023 provides a fascinating look at a wide array of transformative trends that are currently top-of-mind for insurers and insurance asset managers in Hong Kong and Singapore. With over 80 participants representing a staggering $2.5 trillion in assets under management, the survey yields valuable insights into the industry’s expectations for the coming

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The Changing Landscape of Antitrust Laws and Wage Transparency: Potential Impacts on Labor Market Competitiveness
Employment Law
The Changing Landscape of Antitrust Laws and Wage Transparency: Potential Impacts on Labor Market Competitiveness

Antitrust laws have long been established to safeguard fair competition in the marketplace. However, in recent years, there has been a notable shift in focus towards the intersection of antitrust regulations and wage transparency laws. Joe Miller, co-chair of the antitrust practice at Mintz, acknowledges that while the antitrust laws remain unchanged, the landscape is evolving due to the increasing

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Cargill Settles Class-Action Suit Over Kronos Ransomware Attack, Pays $2.4 Million to Employees
Employment Law
Cargill Settles Class-Action Suit Over Kronos Ransomware Attack, Pays $2.4 Million to Employees

In a significant development, a federal judge approved a $2.4 million settlement on Wednesday for a class-action suit between food corporation Cargill and a group of current and former employees. The employees alleged that Cargill failed to pay them for all hours worked following the 2021 Kronos ransomware attack. The settlement, in the case of Futrell v. Cargill, comes after

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Asian Insurtech Powerhouse Igloo Nets US$36 Million in Pre-Series C Funding: A Comprehensive Look into the Investment and Future Plans
FinTech Insurance
Asian Insurtech Powerhouse Igloo Nets US$36 Million in Pre-Series C Funding: A Comprehensive Look into the Investment and Future Plans

Igloo, a leading insurtech operating in Asia, has successfully closed a substantial Pre-Series C funding round, securing a total of $36 million. This funding round, which underscores the growing interest in the Asian insurtech market, was led by global investment firm Eurazeo. Backed by the insurer BNP Paribas Cardif, Eurazeo’s involvement highlights the institution’s commitment to nurturing innovative technologies and

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Novidea’s Launch in Southeast Asia: A New Era of Insurtech Innovation and Digitalization
FinTech Insurance
Novidea’s Launch in Southeast Asia: A New Era of Insurtech Innovation and Digitalization

Novidea, the global insurtech company, has recently announced the launch of its innovative insurance management platform in Southeast Asia. With increasing demand for digital transformation in the region’s insurance industry, Novidea aims to empower brokers, agents, MGAs/MGUs, and carriers to modernize their operations, manage the customer journey more effectively, and drive growth across the entire insurance distribution lifecycle. Features of

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AIG’s Successful Secondary Offering: A $712M Milestone Underwritten by JP Morgan
FinTech Insurance
AIG’s Successful Secondary Offering: A $712M Milestone Underwritten by JP Morgan

American International Group, Inc. (AIG), a leading global insurtech organization, has successfully concluded its secondary offering of Corebridge Financial, Inc. (CRBG) shares, resulting in a substantial $712 million windfall. Spearheaded by J.P. Morgan, the underwriting for this significant transaction involved selling 35 million existing shares of Corebridge’s common stock at a public offering price of $20.50 per share. Despite this

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HR Professionals Must Stay Updated on U.S. Department of Labor Updates: Insights into Overtime Regulations, Independent Contractor Classification, and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rules
Employment Law
HR Professionals Must Stay Updated on U.S. Department of Labor Updates: Insights into Overtime Regulations, Independent Contractor Classification, and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rules

Keeping abreast of updates from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is crucial for HR professionals as it shapes HR practices across the country. In this article, we will delve into the latest updates from the DOL in wage and hour law, workplace safety, and retirement plans, focusing on three critical areas of concern: overtime regulations, independent contractor classification, and

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Navigating Reassignment under the Americans with Disabilities Act: Time, Scope, and Challenges
Employment Law
Navigating Reassignment under the Americans with Disabilities Act: Time, Scope, and Challenges

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been a cornerstone in ensuring workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities. In addition to favoring accommodations that enable employees to remain in their current roles, the ADA also recognizes the possibility of reassigning workers to vacant positions they are qualified for. However, the specifics relating to the time and scope of searching for

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Strategic Risk Management: Exploring Aon’s Global Survey and Deciphering Business Insurance Landscape
FinTech Insurance
Strategic Risk Management: Exploring Aon’s Global Survey and Deciphering Business Insurance Landscape

Risk management is a critical aspect of running a successful business, as it helps protect companies against potentially detrimental events. The findings of Aon’s Global Risk Management survey, which involved 3,000 business leaders worldwide, shed light on the key concerns facing organizations. These concerns include cyber risk, business interruption, supply chain disruption, and failure to attract and retain talent. In

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Revolutionizing Flood Insurance in Asia: The Groundbreaking Partnership of Floodbase and OneGlobal
FinTech Insurance
Revolutionizing Flood Insurance in Asia: The Groundbreaking Partnership of Floodbase and OneGlobal

Floodbase, a leading provider of flood data and analytics, and Oneglobal, a re/insurance intermediary, have announced a strategic partnership to develop and distribute parametric flood insurance solutions across Asia. This collaboration aims to close the flood insurance gap in the region by offering innovative and cutting-edge insurance products. Closing the Flood Insurance Gap One of the primary goals of this

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Revolutionizing Special Object Shipping: Cover Genius Joins Forces with Catawiki for Unmatched Protection
FinTech Insurance
Revolutionizing Special Object Shipping: Cover Genius Joins Forces with Catawiki for Unmatched Protection

Cover Genius, a leading insurtech for embedded protection, and Catawiki, the renowned online marketplace for unique objects, have announced an exclusive partnership aimed at safeguarding the shipping of valuable and unique items. This collaboration will offer Catawiki sellers the convenience of embedded protection within the online shipping process, ensuring peace of mind for both sellers and buyers. Embedded Protection for

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