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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. 
Securing the Digital Frontier: Bolttech and Three Sweden Collaborate to Boost Device Protection Services
FinTech Insurance
Securing the Digital Frontier: Bolttech and Three Sweden Collaborate to Boost Device Protection Services

Singapore-based insurance technology company, Bolttech, has recently formed a strategic partnership with Three Sweden, a renowned telecommunications service provider. The collaboration has been established with the aim of offering non-binding device protection insurance and a range of related services to Three Sweden customers. This partnership brings together two industry leaders committed to safeguarding customers’ devices and enhancing their digital lives.

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Direct-to-Consumer Insurance: Transforming the Future of Insurtech Startups
FinTech Insurance
Direct-to-Consumer Insurance: Transforming the Future of Insurtech Startups

The insurance industry is undergoing a transformative shift as tech-driven firms leverage digital platforms and mobile-first strategies to offer direct-to-consumer (DTC) insurance options. These insurtechs are challenging traditional models by embracing DTC, aiming to provide a more personalized, efficient, and digitally-driven insurance experience for customers. In this article, we will explore the advantages and challenges of DTC insurance models, the

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White Mountains Insurance Acquires Majority Stake in Bamboo Ide8: A Game-Changer in the U.S. Insurance Industry
FinTech Insurance
White Mountains Insurance Acquires Majority Stake in Bamboo Ide8: A Game-Changer in the U.S. Insurance Industry

White Mountains Insurance Group, a Bermuda-based financial services holding company, has made a strategic move to acquire a majority stake in Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services. With an investment of approximately $285 million, White Mountains aims to support Bamboo’s rapid growth in the competitive California insurance market and expand its operations beyond the state’s borders. This article delves into the details

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Bracing for Change: Navigating the Impending Intergenerational Wealth Transfer in the Life Insurance Industry
FinTech Insurance
Bracing for Change: Navigating the Impending Intergenerational Wealth Transfer in the Life Insurance Industry

The Capgemini Research Institute’s World Life Insurance Report 2023 sheds light on the challenges faced by life insurers as they contend with a significant outflow of assets under management (AUM) during the largest inter-generational wealth transfer in history. This transition heralds an unprecedented shift that necessitates innovative strategies to meet the evolving needs of policyholders. Current ownership of assets under

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Embracing Digital Transformation: Allianz Expands Digital Availability for A&H and Complete Mini Fleet Products
FinTech Insurance
Embracing Digital Transformation: Allianz Expands Digital Availability for A&H and Complete Mini Fleet Products

Allianz, a well-known insurance provider, is set to revolutionize the insurance landscape by launching its Accident and Health (A&H) product digitally from October 19th. This move aims to provide customers with a seamless and convenient experience, bolstered by a comprehensive range of coverage options. Allianz’s A&H product encompasses group personal accident and business travel, ensuring individuals and organizations are protected

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Revolutionizing Franchise Insurance: An Insight into Aon’s Groundbreaking Franchise Solutions Program
FinTech Insurance
Revolutionizing Franchise Insurance: An Insight into Aon’s Groundbreaking Franchise Solutions Program

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, managing insurance can be a complex and time-consuming task for franchise businesses. However, Aon’s Franchise Solutions program in North America aims to simplify this process by providing superior choices, digital tools, and dedicated broking resources through its partnership with CoverWallet. This comprehensive program addresses the unique challenges and complexities associated with managing insurance

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Revolutionizing the Insurance Industry: Streamlining Document Submission with JavaScript-Based SDKs
FinTech Insurance
Revolutionizing the Insurance Industry: Streamlining Document Submission with JavaScript-Based SDKs

In the digital age, insurance companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to improve customer experience and efficiency. One such advancement is the ability for insured individuals to scan and submit documents online. This article explores the various benefits and opportunities provided by web-based document scanning, as well as the use of software development kits (SDKs) to facilitate the process. Mobile

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Addressing FMLA Requests in Today’s Modern Workforce: A Comprehensive Guide
Employment Law
Addressing FMLA Requests in Today’s Modern Workforce: A Comprehensive Guide

Employers with over 50 employees regularly address employees’ requests for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which was enacted in 1993. However, since then, the workplace has undergone significant changes, with remote work and online job applications becoming prevalent. As a result, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new Field Assistance Bulletin in February 2023,

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Revolutionizing Insurance Underwriting: Analyzing Hampden Risk Partners and Optalitix’s Strategic InsurTech Partnership
FinTech Insurance
Revolutionizing Insurance Underwriting: Analyzing Hampden Risk Partners and Optalitix’s Strategic InsurTech Partnership

Hampden Risk Partners (HRP), a prominent Lloyd’s syndicate, is making waves in the underwriting world. However, like many insurance companies, they faced challenges due to the lack of an all-encompassing underwriting system. That’s where their collaboration with Optalitix, a leading InsurTech entity providing software pricing solutions, has proven to be a game-changer. The collaboration with Optalitix Optalitix, founded in 2013,

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Starbucks Found Guilty of Violating Federal Labor Law in Latest NLRB Ruling
Employment Law
Starbucks Found Guilty of Violating Federal Labor Law in Latest NLRB Ruling

In the latest blow to Starbucks Corp., the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that the coffee chain violated federal labor law. The ruling came after supervisors at a Wisconsin store were found to have violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) by denying workers reimbursement for abortion-related travel expenses and failing to extend other benefits. This decision adds

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Revolutionizing Insurance: How Aviva Utilized Hyperexponential’s Platform to Develop 20 Pricing Models in Record Time
FinTech Insurance
Revolutionizing Insurance: How Aviva Utilized Hyperexponential’s Platform to Develop 20 Pricing Models in Record Time

In a remarkable achievement, Aviva Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS) has successfully leveraged Hyperexponential’s Pricing Decision Intelligence (PDI) platform, hx Renew, to expedite the creation of 20 new insurance pricing models in just nine months. This significant progress has transformed Aviva’s underwriters’ ability to generate new policies in under 10 minutes, a drastic improvement from the previous duration of over

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Revolutionizing Insurance: How Hourly.io Leverages Origami Risk’s Tech for Enhanced Automation
FinTech Insurance
Revolutionizing Insurance: How Hourly.io Leverages Origami Risk’s Tech for Enhanced Automation

Hourly.io, a leading provider of payroll and workers’ compensation insurance services, has announced a strategic partnership with Origami Risk, a prominent provider of integrated SaaS solutions for the insurance industry. This collaboration aims to introduce automation to Hourly.io’s platform, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and scalability for small and mid-sized businesses. Purpose of the Partnership The primary objective of Hourly.io’s partnership with

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