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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. 
Transforming Property Risk with Cytora and LightBox Partnership
FinTech Insurance
Transforming Property Risk with Cytora and LightBox Partnership

The collaboration between InsurTech pioneer Cytora and property data specialist LightBox marks a significant advancement in how insurers assess property risk, merging cutting-edge technology with robust data resources. This partnership integrates Cytora’s advanced digital risk processing platform with LightBox’s expansive property data network, enabling insurers to make underwriting decisions more efficiently and with greater precision. By providing real-time insights into

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How Will New USERRA Changes Impact Veterans’ Employment Rights?
Employment Law
How Will New USERRA Changes Impact Veterans’ Employment Rights?

The recent enactment of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act has introduced pivotal amendments to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of 1994. This significant legislative development underscores the evolving landscape of veterans’ employment rights in the United States, emphasizing the need for enhanced compliance from employers and improved legal protections

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SECUTIX and Cover Genius Partner for Advanced Ticket Protection
FinTech Insurance
SECUTIX and Cover Genius Partner for Advanced Ticket Protection

The collaboration between SECUTIX and Cover Genius represents a crucial development in the ticketing industry, aiming to deliver enhanced protection services for ticket buyers. By teaming up with the insurtech leader, SECUTIX seeks to augment its offerings with advanced ticket protection solutions that integrate smoothly into the booking process. This strategic partnership empowers customers with an automated refund system, instilling

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LifeSearch Expands Insurance for Military Veterans and Families
FinTech Insurance
LifeSearch Expands Insurance for Military Veterans and Families

LifeSearch and Trinity have taken a significant step forward by broadening their collaboration to provide Private Medical Insurance tailored specifically for veterans and their families. This development marks an enhancement in addressing the distinct needs of the military community, which frequently faces challenges not encountered by the general populace. Established in 2000, Trinity began as a provider of various insurance

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Can FinTech Modernize Insurance with Seamless Reimbursements?
FinTech Insurance
Can FinTech Modernize Insurance with Seamless Reimbursements?

In today’s rapidly evolving financial technology landscape, a seamless and user-friendly experience for insurance reimbursements remains a formidable challenge. This issue becomes particularly pressing given the intricate and traditionally bureaucratic nature of the insurance industry. Pliant, a Berlin-based FinTech company, recently acquired Vienna-based InsurTech firm hi.health in a strategic move aimed at digitizing and streamlining outdated reimbursement processes across Europe.

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Insurtech Startups Revolutionize the Future of Insurance
FinTech Insurance
Insurtech Startups Revolutionize the Future of Insurance

In recent years, the insurance industry, traditionally resistant to change and innovation, has been experiencing a profound transformation. This change is largely attributable to the dynamic force of Insurtech startups that have emerged as key players in reshaping the landscape. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, these companies are redefining the insurance sector by introducing solutions that are not only efficient but also

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Insurtech Revolutionizes Claims with AI and Automation
FinTech Insurance
Insurtech Revolutionizes Claims with AI and Automation

The insurance industry, traditionally resistant to change, is undergoing a major transformation driven by technological advancements. Insurtech startups are at the forefront of this evolution, integrating artificial intelligence (AI), automation, data analytics, and digital platforms to enhance the efficiency of claims processing. These technology-driven companies aim to improve the customer experience and streamline operations, creating a more agile and robust

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Steadily Raises $30M to Revolutionize Landlord Insurance
FinTech Insurance
Steadily Raises $30M to Revolutionize Landlord Insurance

A pivotal moment has arrived for Steadily, a burgeoning InsurTech company based in the United States, with its recent success in securing a $30 million Series C funding round. This significant financial injection aims to catalyze the expansion and technological enhancement of the firm’s offerings for landlords. With an impressive elevation of Steadily’s valuation to $355 million, Two Sigma Ventures

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How Employer Missteps in Investigations Lead to Legal Trouble
Employment Law
How Employer Missteps in Investigations Lead to Legal Trouble

A recent legal case involving the Superior Court of Justice in Ontario has brought to light the severe repercussions employers may face when workplace harassment investigations are mishandled. Critical points of deficiency in the investigation process, including improper documentation and lack of transparent communication, were paramount in the court’s ruling against the employer. This case underscores how crucial it is

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FMLA Misuse: Court Backs Hershey in Employee Retaliation Dispute
Employment Law
FMLA Misuse: Court Backs Hershey in Employee Retaliation Dispute

In a significant court ruling, the Pennsylvania judicial system recently sided with The Hershey Company over a contentious Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) misuse and retaliation dispute involving former employee Velibor Divkovic. This case underscores the imperative of clear and detailed FMLA certifications to avoid misinterpretations and conflicts between employees and employers. Background of the Case Divkovic’s Employment and

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Can Companies Bridge the Growing Gender and Generational Pay Gap?
Employment Law
Can Companies Bridge the Growing Gender and Generational Pay Gap?

A recent report from Eagle Hill Consulting’s Employee Retention Index reveals a thought-provoking trend where employees are increasingly likely to stay in their jobs over the next six months, showing a significant rise in the retention index by 3.9 points to 102.5 in the first quarter of this year. This shift in employee behavior is supported by improvements in organizational

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How Should HR Handle Customer-Driven Workplace Harassment?
Employment Law
How Should HR Handle Customer-Driven Workplace Harassment?

Workplace harassment and violence are evolving issues requiring proactive attention from HR departments, especially when external parties such as customers, clients, and vendors are the sources. This shift towards recognizing external harassment arises from the growing incidents of customer hostility, increased legal liabilities, and the influence of modern societal movements demanding safer and more equitable workplace environments. Businesses can no

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