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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. 
Revolutionizing Insurance: Velocity Risk Underwriters’ Successful Implementation of Guidewire InsuranceNow for Growth and Client Value Enhancement
FinTech Insurance
Revolutionizing Insurance: Velocity Risk Underwriters’ Successful Implementation of Guidewire InsuranceNow for Growth and Client Value Enhancement

In a rapidly changing insurance industry landscape, Velocity Risk Underwriters successfully implemented Guidewire InsuranceNow to meet market demands, facilitate business growth, and deliver enhanced value to its producers, brokers, and customers. This strategic move has allowed the company to adapt quickly to shifting market needs, streamline operations, and drive profitability. The implementation, specifically targeting small commercial lines of business, has

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Connecticut–based Healthcare Administration Platform Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Unpaid Pre– and Post–Shift Activities
Employment Law
Connecticut–based Healthcare Administration Platform Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Unpaid Pre– and Post–Shift Activities

CareCentrix, a prominent healthcare administration platform based in Connecticut, finds itself embroiled in a legal battle as a proposed collective action alleges that the company owes compensation to its customer service representatives for pre- and post-shift activities. These activities include booting up and shutting down computers necessary for their roles. The lawsuit, filed by a former representative, claims that CareCentrix

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Court Rules Travel Plaza Operator Properly Classified Employee as Overtime-Exempt Manager
Employment Law
Court Rules Travel Plaza Operator Properly Classified Employee as Overtime-Exempt Manager

In a recent legal battle, travel plaza operator HMSHost emerged victorious as the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld its classification of a former district director of operations as an overtime-exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This ruling, made in the case of Manteuffel v. HMS Host Tollroads, Inc., sheds light on the requirements for the

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Reevaluating Religious Accommodation: The U.S. Supreme Court’s Recent Ruling and Its Impact on the Workplace
Employment Law
Reevaluating Religious Accommodation: The U.S. Supreme Court’s Recent Ruling and Its Impact on the Workplace

In a recent decision, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a clarification on the religious accommodation standard under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This ruling has significant implications for employers, as it defined the necessary threshold for establishing an “undue hardship” when denying a religious accommodation. This article explores the background, impact, and implications of the Supreme

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Revolutionizing Flood Coverage: Wright National Flood Insurance Services Launches Exclusive FocusFlood Product
FinTech Insurance
Revolutionizing Flood Coverage: Wright National Flood Insurance Services Launches Exclusive FocusFlood Product

Wright National Flood Insurance Services (“Wright Flood”) has unveiled its latest product, FocusFlood, as an extension of its highly regarded ResiFlood program. This proprietary private flood product is available exclusively through Wright Flood agents, marking a significant step forward in the flood insurtech market. FocusFlood aims to provide accurate and affordable primary flood coverage for residential property owners, leveraging advanced

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Prospects and Challenges: A Comprehensive Overview of the U.S. General Insurance Industry
FinTech Insurance
Prospects and Challenges: A Comprehensive Overview of the U.S. General Insurance Industry

The U.S. general insurance industry is poised for significant growth over the next five years, according to a forecast by GlobalData. With an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%, the industry is expected to expand from $2.18 trillion in 2023 to $3.03 trillion in 2027 in terms of gross written premiums (GWP). This article explores the factors driving

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Tesla Files Lawsuits Against Former Employees Involved in Data Breach, Ensuring Employee Data Safety
Employment Law
Tesla Files Lawsuits Against Former Employees Involved in Data Breach, Ensuring Employee Data Safety

In a recent development, the electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has found itself at the center of a data breach incident, leading the company to file lawsuits against two former employees. The breach compromised confidential information, including employee-related records. In response to the incident, Tesla promptly notified current and former employees and took necessary actions to address the breach. Communication with

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Innovative Power Play: Former Skype COO Michael Jackson Steps in as Chairman of INZMO amid Significant Growth
FinTech Insurance
Innovative Power Play: Former Skype COO Michael Jackson Steps in as Chairman of INZMO amid Significant Growth

INZMO, a Berlin-based insurtech company, has recently announced the appointment of Michael Jackson as its first Chairman of the Board of Directors. This move comes as the company continues to transform the rental sector with its innovative financial services products that cater to both tenants and landlords. With Michael’s extensive experience as the former COO of Skype and a Partner

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Texas Court of Appeals Overturns Trial Court’s Order to Produce Safety Materials in Home Depot Lawsuit
Employment Law
Texas Court of Appeals Overturns Trial Court’s Order to Produce Safety Materials in Home Depot Lawsuit

In a recent case that has attracted attention in Texas, the Court of Appeals has disagreed with the trial court’s order compelling Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. to produce over 100 safety-related items. The lawsuit revolves around a claim by an employee who alleges that he injured his back while loading a zero-turn lawn mower onto a customer’s trailer while working

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From Data Quality to AI Adoption: Transformative Trends in the Insurtech Industry
FinTech Insurance
From Data Quality to AI Adoption: Transformative Trends in the Insurtech Industry

In today’s digital age, data has become the lifeblood of the insurance and reinsurance industry. The ability to access and analyze real-time data has revolutionized decision-making processes and has set the best insurers and reinsurers apart from their competitors. This article explores the vital role that data plays in driving success and innovation within the insurance and reinsurance landscape. We’ll

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Boston Market Faces Stop-Work Orders in New Jersey for Alleged Wage Violations
Employment Law
Boston Market Faces Stop-Work Orders in New Jersey for Alleged Wage Violations

In a significant setback for Boston Market, the state of New Jersey has issued stop-work orders to 27 of its locations due to alleged wage violations. The state’s Department of Labor received nearly three dozen complaints about these locations, prompting an investigation that uncovered a range of issues concerning fair compensation for workers. With over $600,000 in back wages owed

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Eli Lilly Reaches Settlement in Age Discrimination Lawsuit Alleging Bias in Hiring Practices
Employment Law
Eli Lilly Reaches Settlement in Age Discrimination Lawsuit Alleging Bias in Hiring Practices

Pharmaceutical manufacturer Eli Lilly has agreed to settle a class action suit that alleged the company’s hiring process for sales representatives discriminated against older job applicants. The settlement, announced in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, comes shortly after the company paid $2.4 million to settle a similar suit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity

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