In a significant judicial decision by Judge J. Campbell Barker from Texas’ Eastern District Court, the recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) joint employer standard was deemed legally defective. Set to become effective that week, the rule would have broadened the criteria that define when two businesses are considered joint employers, potentially redefining the relationship between companies and their workers.
INSRD, the Berlin-based InsurTech startup, has recently reached a significant achievement by closing its pre-seed funding round, amassing a considerable €500,000 from a consortium of investors, including esteemed tech pioneers. This injection of funds is a defining moment for INSRD as it sets out to innovate the commercial insurance industry with bespoke insurance solutions crafted for modern and rapidly expanding
Sacha Acheson’s landmark legal victory in December 2023 against Avon Fire and Rescue Service marks a significant triumph in the struggle against workplace discrimination. Her case, which stemmed from a climate rife with sexism and homophobia, underscores the pervasive challenges faced by women and LGBTQ+ individuals in male-dominated fields. The incidents of sexual harassment and the systemic failure to enforce
Sapiens International Corporation is making a deliberate push into the Canadian insurance market, a move that highlights the importance of this region to their growth strategy. As a company known for its cutting-edge insurance software solutions, Sapiens is scaling up its operations to meet the increasing demand from the insurance industry in Canada. This expansion underlines Sapiens’ ambition to become
Allianz S.p.A. has taken a significant step in the Italian insurance sector by acquiring Tua Assicurazioni S.p.A. With a purchase price set at €280 million, Allianz not only broadens its financial spectrum but also incorporates an impressive network of about 500 agents. This move is expected to enhance Allianz’s market share in the Property and Casualty sector by 1%. The
RT Specialty, a branch of Ryan Specialty, is enhancing its digital strategy to cater to the growing need for cyber insurance through its RT Connector platform. This strategic extension represents a significant step in digitizing specialty insurance, combining the necessity for effective cyber insurance with the convenience customers expect. Originally a platform for expediting bindable E&S solutions, RT Connector now
Swedbank is making a significant leap forward in the Baltic banking industry by incorporating Akur8’s innovative solutions into its insurance pricing strategies. This venture harnesses the power of advanced analytics and Transparent AI from Akur8’s state-of-the-art platform to optimize Swedbank’s insurance pricing models. The goal of this alliance is to boost the bank’s operational efficiency while simultaneously improving the precision
Japan’s insurance sector is on the cusp of a dramatic transformation, as Smartpay, a dynamic fintech player, joins forces with insurance titan Chubb. Their partnership marks a pivotal move toward a digitized insurance landscape, crafted to cater to the specific demands of Japanese consumers. This collaboration aims to integrate insurance services into daily transactions, demonstrating a keen understanding of the
Concirrus has taken a giant leap in insurtech with the advanced Quest platform’s marine insurance data model, integrating vast amounts of global marine hull claims data. This breakthrough assists insurers in enhancing their underwriting accuracy. Crafted with insights from leading actuaries and top marine insurers, the model upholds industry standards and empowers insurers to compare and benchmark with superior precision.
Privilege Underwriters, Inc. (PUI) and the PURE Group of Insurance Companies are embarking on an ambitious initiative to reinforce their promise for growth and enduring success by reinvigorating their top executive team. Reflecting a strategic move to fortify their stance in the industry, these pivotal leadership changes have been carefully orchestrated to mirror the organization’s long-term objectives. Through this recalibration
Akur8 is catalysing transformative change in insurance pricing, and Swedbank is leading the charge by embracing this state-of-the-art technology. Akur8’s platform revolutionizes the traditional process with a machine learning approach that emphasizes transparency. This empowers Swedbank’s pricing teams to build automated, highly predictive risk models with agility, propelling new insurance products to the market swiftly. This strategic move demonstrates Swedbank’s
Concirrus has introduced a groundbreaking AI-powered model for the marine insurance hull market, designed to enhance accuracy in risk evaluation and underwriting processes. Traditional approaches usually miss the mark in deciphering the complexity of market dynamics and associated risks. The Quest platform, offered by Concirrus, fills this lacuna with its cutting-edge ability to incorporate various actuarial models, thereby redefining the
