Swiss Re Loses Sex Discrimination Employment Tribunal

In the latest sexism case to hit the male-dominated insurance industry, Swiss Re has lost an employment tribunal brought by a female underwriter. At a central London hearing, a three-person panel ruled that a senior manager’s comments about Julia Sommer were “sexist, demeaning, and derogatory.” At a work drinks, the manager made a joke about… Continue reading Swiss Re Loses Sex Discrimination Employment Tribunal

Boost Insurance Expands Infrastructure-as-a-Service Platform with Suite of Breakthrough Products

Boost Insurance Partners with Canopius

Today, Boost Insurance (“Boost”) announced a $14 million Series A round of financing to expand its cutting edge infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platform that is transforming the insurance industry. The round was co-led by Coatue and Greycroft, with participation from Tusk Venture Partners, Conversion Capital, and MetLife Chairman Glenn Hubbard. Existing investors Norwest Venture Partners and IA… Continue reading Boost Insurance Expands Infrastructure-as-a-Service Platform with Suite of Breakthrough Products

IICF Raises Nearly $1.3 Million for New York Tri-State Nonprofits and Honors HUB International

IICF holds future of work reform

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit that unites the collective strength of the insurance industry in helping communities and enriching lives, has announced that nearly $1.3 million was raised on Wednesday evening at its 12th annual Northeast Benefit Dinner to fund the IICF Northeast Division’s Community Grants Program. This includes nearly $65,000 raised… Continue reading IICF Raises Nearly $1.3 Million for New York Tri-State Nonprofits and Honors HUB International