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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. 
Into the Eye of the Cyberstorm: An Analysis of the Evolving Cyber Insurtech Landscape
FinTech Insurance
Into the Eye of the Cyberstorm: An Analysis of the Evolving Cyber Insurtech Landscape

The cyber insurance market has experienced a period of upheaval marked by a rapidly deteriorating loss environment, limited insurance capacity, surging global demand, and a much-needed pricing correction. However, encouraging signs indicate that market conditions are stabilizing due to significant improvements in underwriting results. This article explores the growth potential, correction, claims frequency, risks associated with biometric data, improved underwriting

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Trucking Company Faces Lawsuit Alleging Harassment and Termination of Gay Mechanics at Ohio Facility
Employment Law
Trucking Company Faces Lawsuit Alleging Harassment and Termination of Gay Mechanics at Ohio Facility

A trucking company in North Jackson, Ohio, is currently facing a lawsuit as allegations of harassment and wrongful termination of two gay mechanics have come to light. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has accused the company of tolerating a hostile work environment that subjected the mechanics to discrimination based on their sexual orientation. Description of the alleged harassment According

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Revolutionizing Small Business Insurance: NEXT Insurance Launches Customizable “Coverage Builder”
FinTech Insurance
Revolutionizing Small Business Insurance: NEXT Insurance Launches Customizable “Coverage Builder”

NEXT Insurance, a leading digital insurance company, has announced the launch of its innovative offering called Coverage Builder. This new tool enables agents to customize coverage quotes for their small business clients, providing tailored policies that best meet their unique needs. With Coverage Builder, agents can now micro-tailor quotes, select policy limits, add or remove coverage, and even update limits

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Kayna Secures €1M in Pre-Seed Funding to Digitize Insurance for Small Businesses: An In-Depth Look
FinTech Insurance
Kayna Secures €1M in Pre-Seed Funding to Digitize Insurance for Small Businesses: An In-Depth Look

Kayna, an award-winning embedded insurance infrastructure platform, has recently secured €1 million in pre-seed funding. The round was co-led by Delta Partners and MiddleGame Ventures, with participation from Aperture and InsurTech Fund. This funding injection comes as Kayna intensifies its efforts to expand into the United Kingdom and United States markets. With a focus on driving growth for vertical SaaS

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Boston Market Resumes Operations in New Jersey as Unpaid Wages Issue Is Resolved
Employment Law
Boston Market Resumes Operations in New Jersey as Unpaid Wages Issue Is Resolved

The New Jersey Department of Labor recently lifted its stop-work order against 27 Boston Market locations after the chain paid a staggering $630,000 in unpaid wages to 314 employees. This development comes as a relief for the struggling chain, which has faced numerous lawsuits and complaints from workers and vendors across the country who were left unpaid in recent months.

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Lawsuit Against Restaurant for Alleged Assault by Security Guard Highlights Vicarious Liability
Employment Law
Lawsuit Against Restaurant for Alleged Assault by Security Guard Highlights Vicarious Liability

In a recent case that has brought attention to issues of workplace security and liability, a customer has filed a lawsuit against a restaurant after allegedly sustaining personal injuries caused by one of its security guards. This incident has raised questions about the restaurant’s responsibility for the actions of its employees and the enforcement of regulations surrounding the use of

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Revolutionizing Commercial Insurance: Planck’s AI-Powered Underwriting Toolkit, Planck PLUS
FinTech Insurance
Revolutionizing Commercial Insurance: Planck’s AI-Powered Underwriting Toolkit, Planck PLUS

In a significant announcement, Planck has introduced Planck PLUS, an innovative underwriting workbench that seamlessly integrates powerful generative AI (GenAI) functionalities. This breakthrough solution is set to redefine the landscape of commercial insurance underwriting by offering cutting-edge capabilities in risk research, insight generation, data attribution transparency, and automation. The Capabilities of Planck PLUS Leveraging the latest advancements in AI technologies

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Revolutionizing Pet Insurance: Insurify and Fletch’s Strategic Collaborative Leap
FinTech Insurance
Revolutionizing Pet Insurance: Insurify and Fletch’s Strategic Collaborative Leap

In an effort to cater to the growing needs of pet parents, Insurify has joined forces with Fletch to provide access to pet insurance products on its digital marketplace platforms. This strategic partnership aims to simplify the process of comparing and obtaining pet insurance through Insurify’s website and mobile app using Fletch’s open protocol. Pet Insurance Comparison Service Insurify’s digital

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NEXT Insurance Revolutionizes Small Business Coverage with Innovative Customizable Insurance Tool
FinTech Insurance
NEXT Insurance Revolutionizes Small Business Coverage with Innovative Customizable Insurance Tool

Next Insurance, a leading insurtech company, has recently introduced a game-changing tool for insurance agents called the NEXT Coverage Builder. This innovative platform represents a fundamental leap in allowing agents to micro-tailor small business quotes for their clients, providing them with the ability to select the appropriate coverage limits and fully control the insurance policies they are quoting. The Benefits

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The Heightened Undue Hardship Test for Religious Accommodations: Analyzing the Impact of Groff v. DeJoy
Employment Law
The Heightened Undue Hardship Test for Religious Accommodations: Analyzing the Impact of Groff v. DeJoy

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employers are obligated to provide reasonable accommodations for their employees’ sincerely held religious beliefs unless it would result in undue hardship. In recent years, the burden of proving undue hardship has shifted, creating new challenges for employers. This article explores the implications of a significant Supreme Court ruling in Groff

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Texas Court of Appeals Compels Arbitration of Gross Negligence Claim, Excludes Workers’ Compensation Claim
Employment Law
Texas Court of Appeals Compels Arbitration of Gross Negligence Claim, Excludes Workers’ Compensation Claim

The Texas Workers’ Compensation Act (TWCA) provides death benefits for the surviving spouse of a deceased employee. However, in a recent case involving Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., the surviving spouse filed a lawsuit alleging gross negligence by the employer and sought workers’ compensation. The trial court denied the motion, prompting the widow to appeal. In a significant ruling,

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New York’s Wage Transparency Law: Ensuring Fair Pay and Equal Opportunities
Employment Law
New York’s Wage Transparency Law: Ensuring Fair Pay and Equal Opportunities

With New York’s new wage transparency law in full effect, HR professionals across the country must review their wage offerings to avoid fair pay or discrimination lawsuits. This article will delve into the requirements of the law, highlighting its impact on wage disparities, explaining its application, discussing the accuracy of posted pay ranges, and emphasizing the commitment to closing the

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