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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. 
Lumera Expands UK Market Reach with Strategic Acquisition of ITM
FinTech Insurance
Lumera Expands UK Market Reach with Strategic Acquisition of ITM

In a major strategic move, Lumera, a pioneering InsurTech firm renowned for spearheading digital transformation within the European life and pensions sector, has announced its largest acquisition to date: ITM. This acquisition is poised to significantly enhance Lumera’s presence, capabilities, and service offerings, particularly within the UK policy administration systems (PAS) market. Lumera’s acquisition of ITM not only marks a

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Zurich and Aon Unveil Comprehensive Insurance for Clean Hydrogen Projects
FinTech Insurance
Zurich and Aon Unveil Comprehensive Insurance for Clean Hydrogen Projects

The new partnership between Zurich Insurance Group and Aon plc is set to transform the insurance landscape for clean hydrogen projects. Targeting blue and green hydrogen initiatives, the duo’s groundbreaking insurance facility is poised to cover extensive capital expenditures, thereby facilitating a smoother global transition to clean energy solutions. Engaging with customers over the past two years, Zurich and Aon

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LB Forsikring Enhances Competitiveness with Akur8’s AI-Powered Pricing
FinTech Insurance
LB Forsikring Enhances Competitiveness with Akur8’s AI-Powered Pricing

The fintech and insurtech sectors are rapidly evolving, with companies continually seeking innovative solutions to enhance their competitiveness and efficiency. A significant development in this dynamic landscape is the partnership between LB Forsikring, a leading Danish property and casualty (P&C) insurance company, and Akur8, a cutting-edge insurance pricing solution powered by machine learning. This collaboration aims to leverage advanced technological

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Australia’s New Financial Reforms to Improve Advice Accessibility
FinTech Insurance
Australia’s New Financial Reforms to Improve Advice Accessibility

In a significant move for the Australian financial landscape, the Federal Government has introduced the first phase of financial advice reforms under the “Delivering Better Financial Outcomes” initiative. These reforms, encapsulated in the Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering Better Financial Outcomes and Other Measures) Bill, promise to revolutionize the life insurance sector, substantially enhancing the accessibility and affordability of financial advice

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Health-Tech Startup Watch Your Health Raises $5M in Series A Funding
FinTech Insurance
Health-Tech Startup Watch Your Health Raises $5M in Series A Funding

The FinTech and InsurTech sectors are experiencing remarkable developments, with substantial investments and strategic partnerships shaping the industry’s future. Within this dynamic landscape, health-tech startup Watch Your Health has made headlines by raising $5 million in a Series A funding round. This funding marks a significant milestone for the company and signals broader trends in technological integration, strategic expansion, and

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Slide Insurance Secures $175M Credit Facility for Growth and Stability
FinTech Insurance
Slide Insurance Secures $175M Credit Facility for Growth and Stability

Slide Insurance, a prominent InsurTech company specializing in homeowners insurance, has recently secured a substantial $175 million senior credit facility. This new financial support is aimed at refining the company’s operations and enabling both organic and inorganic growth initiatives as Slide Insurance prepares for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season and the latter half of the year. This development reflects Slide’s

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Lexasure, OneDegree Launch Cyber Insurance for Asia-Pacific SMEs
FinTech Insurance
Lexasure, OneDegree Launch Cyber Insurance for Asia-Pacific SMEs

Lexasure Financial Group Limited (Lexasure), a specialist in reinsurance, insurance, and insurtech solutions across South and Southeast Asia, has recently announced a strategic collaboration with OneDegree Global (ODG). ODG is the technology division of OneDegree Group, recognized for its cutting-edge IXT insurtech solutions and Cymetrics cybersecurity services. Together, they have launched an innovative cyber insurance solution, first showcased at the

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DOL’s Overtime Rule Faces Legal Hurdles Amid Judicial Scrutiny
Employment Law
DOL’s Overtime Rule Faces Legal Hurdles Amid Judicial Scrutiny

The recently implemented overtime rule by the Department of Labor (DOL) has sparked significant legal controversy and stands at the center of rigorous judicial examination. By raising the salary threshold for overtime pay eligibility, the DOL aims to modernize compensation standards, but this regulatory adjustment has encountered immediate legal challenges. With mixed reactions from federal courts and the pivotal overturning

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How Can Insurers Mitigate Climate Risks with CGI and Munich Re Partnership?
FinTech Insurance
How Can Insurers Mitigate Climate Risks with CGI and Munich Re Partnership?

The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters due to climate change pose significant challenges for the insurance industry. To address these challenges, CGI, a leading global business and IT consulting services firm, has partnered with Munich Re’s Risk Management Partners. This collaboration aims to equip insurers with the tools and expertise needed to mitigate climate risks effectively. In this

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Lloyd’s Launches Canadian Core Fixed Income Fund for Solvency II Compliance
FinTech Insurance
Lloyd’s Launches Canadian Core Fixed Income Fund for Solvency II Compliance

Lloyd’s, the historic insurance market leader known for its innovation, has recently introduced a new Canadian Core Fixed Income Solution on its investment platform. This initiative is aimed at enhancing investment opportunities within the Canadian fixed income allocation of the Lloyd’s market while ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing capital charges under Solvency II. By balancing these elements adeptly, Lloyd’s demonstrates

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Google Awards $150K to Raincoat for AI-Driven Climate Insurance Solutions
FinTech Insurance
Google Awards $150K to Raincoat for AI-Driven Climate Insurance Solutions

In a significant step towards fostering innovation and diversity in entrepreneurship, Google has awarded $150,000 to Puerto Rican startup Raincoat. This funding is part of the Google for Startups Founders Funds program, which aims to support Black and Latino entrepreneurs. Raincoat, renowned for its AI-driven climate insurance solutions, will use this substantial financial backing to scale its groundbreaking technology and

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Can blip Revolutionize Small Business Insurance with Cost Savings?
FinTech Insurance
Can blip Revolutionize Small Business Insurance with Cost Savings?

The landscape of small business insurance is ripe for disruption, and UK-based InsurTech startup blip is making waves with its innovative approach. By offering competitive pricing and a direct-to-customer model, blip promises significant cost savings, boasting policies that are, on average, one-third cheaper than those available on price comparison websites. This revolutionary model not only guarantees affordability but also redefines

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