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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. 
How Are Embroker and Everspan Transforming Commercial Insurance?
FinTech Insurance
How Are Embroker and Everspan Transforming Commercial Insurance?

Embroker, a forward-thinking digital insurance company, has partnered with Everspan, a renowned underwriting firm, to reshape the commercial insurance landscape through advanced digitization. By integrating Everspan’s underwriting expertise into Embroker’s state-of-the-art ONE platform, this collaboration has led to the creation of specialized industry programs targeted at sectors like real estate, consulting, and finance. This strategic alliance has multiple benefits, enabling

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Prudential and RGA launch MedScreen+ to revolutionize underwriting process
FinTech Insurance
Prudential and RGA launch MedScreen+ to revolutionize underwriting process

The collaboration of Prudential and Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the insurance industry with the introduction of MedScreen+, a state-of-the-art digital underwriting tool. Leveraging the powerful capabilities of optical character recognition (OCR) and artificial intelligence (AI), MedScreen+ aims to expedite the traditionally prolonged and cumbersome task of medical report assessment. This

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How Is AI Transforming Insurance Underwriting with Kalepa and Bishop Street?
FinTech Insurance
How Is AI Transforming Insurance Underwriting with Kalepa and Bishop Street?

In a move that signifies the growing impact of AI on the insurance industry, Bishop Street Underwriters, owned by RedBird Capital Partners, has partnered with InsurTech leader Kalepa to implement advanced AI technologies. This partnership focuses on improving underwriting accuracy, risk assessment, and portfolio strategy. Bishop Street’s Managing General Agents (MGAs) will utilize Kalepa’s AI Copilot to make more informed

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Can Employers Terminate for Positive Marijuana Tests in Wisconsin?
Employment Law
Can Employers Terminate for Positive Marijuana Tests in Wisconsin?

The legality and conditions under which employers can terminate an employee for testing positive for marijuana, particularly when the drug was consumed outside of the workplace, form the crux of employer drug-free workplace policies. The question delves deep into employee rights and employer obligations, especially within the context of state-specific regulations such as those found in Wisconsin. Drug-Free Workplace Policies

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How Is Mastercard Transforming Healthcare Payments with Virtual Cards?
FinTech Insurance
How Is Mastercard Transforming Healthcare Payments with Virtual Cards?

Mastercard is pioneering a transformative approach to healthcare payments, addressing some of the sector’s most persistent inefficiencies. Their innovative solution centers on virtual cards, bringing significant advancements in payment speed and transparency. This initiative promises to ease cash flow troubles for healthcare providers, who have long grappled with manual, fragmented payment systems. By collaborating with key partners like India’s financial

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How Will AXA and AWS Transform Global Risk Management?
FinTech Insurance
How Will AXA and AWS Transform Global Risk Management?

AXA, a global leader in insurance and asset management, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to develop the AXA Digital Commercial Platform (DCP). This sophisticated platform aims to enhance risk management by integrating industry, business, and environmental data with cutting-edge geospatial analytics and artificial intelligence technologies. The AXA DCP will help clients worldwide monitor assets and

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Westfield’s 1848 Ventures: AI-Powered Solutions for Diverse SMB Sectors
FinTech Insurance
Westfield’s 1848 Ventures: AI-Powered Solutions for Diverse SMB Sectors

The insurance industry often conjures images of traditional risk assessment and underwriting, but Westfield Insurance’s 1848 Ventures is challenging that narrative through the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Launched in January 2018, 1848 Ventures operates beyond the conventional insurance sector, aiming to provide AI-powered B2B SaaS solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Under the

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Should the Fair Labor Standards Act Guarantee Paid Time Off Nationwide?
Employment Law
Should the Fair Labor Standards Act Guarantee Paid Time Off Nationwide?

A proposal by Betsey Stevenson, a professor at the University of Michigan, seeks to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to ensure U.S. workers receive paid time off (PTO). This proposed amendment, published in a white paper by The Brookings Institution’s Hamilton Project, intends to create a fairer and more consistent PTO policy across the nation. Proposal Mechanics Stevenson’s

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EY Employees Fired for Multitasking During Mandatory Training Sessions
Employment Law
EY Employees Fired for Multitasking During Mandatory Training Sessions

A recent incident involving Ernst & Young (EY) in the United States has brought to light the complex dynamics between corporate policy enforcement and employee behavior. Dozens of EY employees were terminated for attending multiple online training sessions simultaneously, deemed a violation of EY’s Global Code of Conduct and US Learning Policy. EY emphasized that integrity and ethics are integral

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DOL Issues AI Guidelines to Protect Worker Rights and Job Quality
Employment Law
DOL Issues AI Guidelines to Protect Worker Rights and Job Quality

The Department of Labor (DOL) has released new guidelines aimed at steering the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in workplaces across the United States. Reflecting the Biden administration’s commitment to balanced AI integration, the guidelines emphasize employee rights and job quality. Issued on October 16, 2024, these principles respond to the 2023 executive order on AI and highlight the

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What Does the Mayfield Ruling Mean for Overtime Exemptions?
Employment Law
What Does the Mayfield Ruling Mean for Overtime Exemptions?

Navigating the complexities of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is critical for employers, particularly when determining which employees are exempt from overtime. Many may be familiar with the “white-collar” exemptions covering executive, administrative, and professional roles, but misclassifications remain a significant risk. The recent Mayfield v. U.S. Department of Labor ruling from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

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How Do Fintech Companies Tackle Unique Cybersecurity Threats?
FinTech Insurance
How Do Fintech Companies Tackle Unique Cybersecurity Threats?

Fintech companies are at the forefront of technological innovation within the financial services industry. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, these firms provide faster, more efficient services compared to traditional financial institutions. However, this same technological edge exposes fintech companies to unique cybersecurity threats that must be carefully mitigated. This article examines how fintech companies address these distinctive cybersecurity challenges, informed by

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