The recent webinar on global compensation, employment, pensions, and governance brought together a panel of employment and compensation lawyers from various jurisdictions who discussed future shifts in employment law following the recent U.S., U.K., and EU elections. Moderated by Inge Vanderreken, the discussion featured insightful contributions from John Cannon, Arnold Keizer, and Gordon Bartlett. The main focus of the event
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has introduced several significant regulatory changes for the fiscal year 2024 to enhance workplace safety and health standards across various sectors. Employers must stay informed and adapt to these changes to ensure compliance and maintain a safe working environment. This article provides an overview of the key OSHA rule changes and offers guidance
MAPFRE RE has successfully structured its first catastrophe bond issuance, a significant step in enhancing its retrocession protection against natural disasters. Issued by Recoletos Re DAC, an Irish special-purpose vehicle, this Series 2024-1 bond provides multi-year coverage from January 2025 to December 2027. Designed to offer protection against losses caused by tropical storms and hurricanes in the United States, the
When employees receive speeding tickets while driving company vehicles for work purposes, employers might wonder whether they can deduct the cost from the employees’ wages. The answer is complex and requires careful consideration of both federal and state laws. Employers should exercise caution when contemplating payroll deductions that are not explicitly permitted by federal law or state regulations. These deductions
In a strategic move to modernize its insurance payment processes and enhance overall policyholder satisfaction, GoAuto Insurance has implemented One Inc’s ClaimsPay® and PremiumPay® products. This partnership will introduce a fully integrated and digitized payment experience for its policyholders. GoAuto Insurance, which operates in Louisiana, Nevada, Ohio, Texas, and Alabama, is taking significant strides to expand its customer service capabilities
McKenzie Intelligence Services (MIS) has reached a significant milestone with its groundbreaking Global Events Observer (GEO) platform, which has emerged as a transformative tool in both geospatial intelligence and insurance technology. Since its inception in 2021, GEO has issued over 200 comprehensive reports on global catastrophic events, meticulously covering a wide array of perils including hurricanes, wildfires, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes,
Macy’s recently uncovered a significant fraudulent accounting scheme in which an accounting employee concealed $151 million in delivery expenses over nearly three years. Tasked with managing small package delivery expense accounting, the employee made erroneous accounting accrual entries to hide these costs from the company’s financial records. This scheme lasted from the fourth quarter of 2021 through the third quarter
The strategic partnership between GFT, a global digital transformation firm, and Databricks, a data and AI company, marks a significant step towards revolutionizing AI integration within the finance and insurance sectors in North America. A stunning revelation highlighted that approximately 69% of financial institutions, despite a strong interest, have yet to see impactful results from AI implementations, mainly due to
Navigating the increasing complexities of climate-related risks, commercial property insurers now have more tools at their disposal, thanks to an innovative partnership between Cytora, a digital risk processing platform, and Pelmorex Corp, a global weather information and data management firm. By integrating localized climate and weather predictive modeling, this collaboration aims to provide insurance underwriters with more accurate and timely
In an era where the financial and insurance sectors are under increasing pressure to integrate AI for enhanced efficiency and customer satisfaction, GFT has teamed up with Databricks to provide cutting-edge AI capabilities. This collaboration aims to assist insurers and financial institutions across North America in overcoming persistent challenges and achieving significant results with their AI initiatives. Despite the high
Auto insurance in Dubai is not an option, but rather a requirement to follow as a matter of course. In the event of an accident, having the correct cover is desirable whether you’re driving in the city or heading for a cross-country road trip. But how do you ensure that the specific insurance policy you are protected by is continuously
The world of auto insurance is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Traditionally, car insurance premiums were based on broad factors like age, gender, location, and vehicle type. However, advancements in technology are reshaping this landscape, making it more personalized and fair. Enter telematics-based auto insurance, an innovative approach that uses technology to assess individual driving habits and tailor insurance premiums accordingly.
