Mutual Benefit Group Wins Duck Creek Standard of Excellence Customer Award at Formation ‘24

Mutual Benefit Group (MBG) Takes Home the Standard of Excellence Customer Award for the Integration of SPLICE Software with Duck Creek OnDemand Claims.

BOSTON, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, chose Mutual Benefit Group (MBG) as a 2024 Standard of Excellence Customer Award winner at Formation ’24 in Dallas.

The Duck Creek Standard of Excellence Customer Awards recognize customers who have achieved the highest level of excellence through their implementation of Duck Creek solutions and who have a vision to advance their business, while reimagining the future of insurance.

MBG earned the Standard of Excellence Customer Award for integrating the SPLICE Software texting solution and SPLICE NPS Survey Solution with Duck Creek OnDemand Claims.

MBG was looking to improve its claim process to be more personalized and proactive with its policyholders by keeping them informed at every point of the journey. MBG leveraged the Duck Creek and SPLICE partnership and integration to elevate the claims experience. This allowed MBG to utilize an innovative claims solution while ensuring their clients are kept well informed with the right data at the right time.

MBG was introduced to SPLICE at the Duck Creek Technologies 2022 Formation Conference in Orlando, Florida. SPLICE offers automated customer experience communication products – namely an innovative, automated texting solution. The goal of this project was to support MBG’s digital transformation by adopting this strategic communication program.

Today, MBG continually keeps their claims customers informed with text through thirteen different touchpoints of the claim. The Duck Creek platform was also configured to automatically document the claim file when the SPLICE notification is sent and logs any errors that may occur.

The versatility and support of both SPLICE and Duck Creek allowed MBG to fully integrate and automate messages while retaining the ability to manually trigger text messages as well. Having a compliant text message solution with personalization features and an out–of–the–box integration that could still be customized easily to work with MBG’s data and needs has saved time for MBG employees while keeping everything within Duck Creek without sacrificing MBG’s core values and protecting policyholders’ economic well–being, security, and existing relationships.

“Mutual Benefit Group (MBG) is a company that truly cares about the policyholder experience,” said Jenna Ha, VP Operations, MBG. “They have worked with SPLICE on ensuring policyholders are kept up–to–date with the right information and at the right time, and has implemented our Thrive™ survey application and program to constantly improve both internal and policyholder experiences. SPLICE is excited to continue working with MBG on further customer and employee experience initiatives.”

Duck Creek celebrates MBG’s incredible success in the P&C Insurance Industry.

About Duck Creek Technologies

Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market–leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and X.

About MBG

MBG is dedicated to creating an insurance experience that benefits you. We have been providing insurance coverage for automobiles, homes, and businesses since 1908; we work diligently each day to help build and protect your economic well–being and provide for your security. We are known for our strong relationships with policyholders and agents; for our responsive, friendly, knowledgeable staff; and for claims service that consistently garners a high level of satisfaction, notably 97.5% based on 2022 policyholder surveys.

Media Contacts:
Carley Bunch
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Federal Budget Gives Canada's Health Minister The Power To Limit Contraception Access

OTTAWA, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The federal budget, which is set to be passed before the end of June, includes changes to the Food & Drugs Act that gives the Health Minister the power (Section 326) to override regulatory approval for over–the–counter drugs, natural health products, and medical devices. The Consumer Choice Center's Toronto based David Clement explained why this new power sets Canada down a dangerous path.

“Giving the Health Minister the power to override Health Canada approvals on OTC drugs, NHPs, and medical devices creates a scenario that is ripe for ministerial abuse, with a health minister sidestepping Health Canada to regulate from a position of bias, or in response to bad headlines,” said Clement.

“This power is even more problematic given the products and drugs that are covered by the change. As written, a future Health Minister could use this power to restrict access to OTC drugs like Plan B, or contraception like IUDs, and do so entirely at their discretion,” said Clement.

“If the Liberals are truly committed to ensuring that women have access to certain forms of contraception, they wouldn't be giving a future Health Minister the authority and ability to override Health Canada approvals. By giving future Health Ministers this power they are setting the table for restrictions,” said Clement.

***CCC North American Affairs Manager David Clement is available to speak with accredited media on consumer regulations and consumer choice issues. Please send media inquiries to david@consumerchoicecenter.org.***

The CCC represents consumers in over 100 countries across the globe. We closely monitor regulatory trends in Ottawa, Washington, Brussels, Geneva and other hotspots of regulation and inform and activate consumers to fight for #ConsumerChoice. Learn more at consumerchoicecenter.org.

CONTACT:

David Clement

Consumer Choice Center

david@consumerchoicecenter.org

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Global Leaders Gather to Exchange Best Practices in Liver Health Policy

Geneva, Switzerland, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Liver Institute (GLI) convened esteemed global leaders for an event on the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, entitled “Together for Better Liver Health: Amplifying Best Practices Globally,” in partnership with the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL). Now in its second year, this exclusive gathering has quickly attracted health leaders from around the world to become a driving force for liver health policy initiatives. 
To complement the event, GLI released Best Practices in Liver Health Policy: A Liver Health is Public Health Report, which evaluates successes that certain countries have had in liver health policy to give insight and promote effective policies worldwide. The report highlights persistent challenges that patients face globally and thoughtful, thorough policies that address these challenges. Drawing examples from Egypt, India, Ireland, Scotland, and Türkiye, it showcases measures such as utilizing primary care data to screen high–risk populations and integrating fatty liver disease into national programs targeting non–communicable diseases.
The more than 100 types of liver disease– driven by a variety of causes from genetic, to viral, to over–exposure to toxic substances – pose substantial challenges for global communities and the health systems that serve them:

“We are so grateful to work with such an enduring partner, EASL, and the expert panelists featured, to showcase how addressing liver health aligns with achieving major global public health priorities,” shared Donna R. Cryer, JD, CEO of GLI. “We launched the Liver Health is Public Health Initiative in the UK in 2022 hoping to engage and inspire international leaders and health ministers to deploy the diverse and powerful array of public health tools available to them to the tasks of preventing, identifying, and treating the millions at–risk or living with liver diseases and today is a significant milestone.
In a remarkable display of multi–stakeholder partnership and progress built upon the success of the inaugural event, the event demonstrated the expansion and elevation of the collaboration. For a full list of speakers, including key government figures in health as well as the leaders of internationally renowned organizations, please view the program agenda.
“We are happy to co–host this event alongside GLI and look forward to seeing its reverberating global impact,” shared Aleksander Krag, MD, PhD, MBA; Secretary General, EASL. “It is critical that this event happens in Geneva, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly, while leaders from each member state work together to prepare next year’s health agenda.”

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OKX's 19th Proof of Reserves: USD22.5 Billion in Primary Assets and Nearly 700,000 Public Wallet Addresses Published

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OKX, a leading global Web3 technology company and crypto exchange, today announced the release of its 19th consecutive Proof of Reserves (PoR) report, showcasing USD22.5 billion in primary assets backing customer funds.

In line with its commitment to transparency and accountability in the crypto space, OKX published over 680,000 public wallet addresses this month. This allows OKX's customers and the wider community to independently verify the platform's reserves. To date, over 1.5 million customers have viewed and verified that their assets on OKX are backed 1:1.

Consistent with OKX's previous PoR reports, its 19th PoR demonstrates over 100% reserve ratios for the 22 most commonly traded assets on its platform: BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, XRP, DOGE, SOL, OKB, APT, DOT, ELF, EOS, ETC, FIL, LINK, LTC, OKT, PEOPLE, TON, TRX, UNI and BCH.

The current reserve ratios for OKX's primary assets are as follows:

  • BTC: 104%
  • ETH: 103%
  • USDT: 102%
  • USDC: 102%

OKX Global Chief Commercial Officer Lennix Lai said: “Our PoR program's high level of engagement is a testament to the fact that PoR is far from a niche topic, but a vital part of maintaining trust in the crypto space. We're proud of our open–source PoR protocol, and will continue to innovate and enhance our PoR program, ensuring customers that their assets are securely backed by OKX's reserves.”

As a strong advocate for PoR, OKX has been actively contributing to discussions on the role of PoR in enhancing trust and transparency in the crypto industry. On May 3, OKX hosted an X Spaces session on PoR featuring leading industry voices, including OKX Global Chief Commercial Officer Lennix Lai and Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique, Castle Island Ventures Founding Partner Nic Carter, Crypto Analyst and Influencer James Parker, and Crypto Educator and Advocate Joe Nakamoto.

In addition, OKX Chief Innovation Officer Jason Lau recently participated in a PoR–themed panel at DC Blockchain Summit, which seeks to bring together global blockchain advocates and thought leaders. During the panel, Jason discussed how PoR – powered by cutting–edge innovations such as zk–STARK technology – can support sustainable growth in the industry.

To view and interact with OKX's PoR, please click here.

For further information, please contact:
Media@okx.com

About OKX

OKX is a leading global crypto exchange and innovative Web3 company. Trusted by more than 50 million global users, OKX is known for being one of the fastest and most reliable crypto apps in the world.

As a top partner of English Premier League champions Manchester City FC, McLaren Formula 1 and Olympian Scotty James, OKX aims to supercharge the fan experience with new engagement opportunities. OKX is also the top partner of the Tribeca Festival as part of an initiative to bring more creators into Web3.

The OKX Wallet is the platform's latest offering for people looking to explore the world of NFTs and the metaverse while trading GameFi and DeFi tokens.

OKX is committed to transparency and security and publishes its Proof of Reserves on a monthly basis.

To learn more about OKX, download our app or visit: okx.com

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Duck Creek Technologies Reconhece IAT Insurance Group e Coforge com seu prêmio Standard of Excellence Award

BOSTON, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hoje, a Duck Creek Technologies, fornecedora de soluções inteligentes que definem o futuro do seguro de propriedade e acidentes (P&C) e geral, homenageou o IAT Insurance Group e seu parceiro de transformação estratégica, a Coforge, com o prêmio Standard of Excellence Customer Award no Formation '24 em Dallas.

O Duck Creek Standard of Excellence Customer Awards reconhece os clientes que alcançaram o mais alto nível de excelência através da implementação de soluções da Duck Creek e que estão reimaginando o futuro dos seguros.

O IAT Insurance Group, uma empresa líder de seguros especializados que fornece produtos de propriedade, acidentes e garantia para nichos de mercado, ganhou o prêmio Standard of Excellence Customer Award pela transformação de 7 segmentos de negócios diversos que incluem Responsabilidade Civil Geral, Propriedade, Responsabilidade de Gestão, Excesso, Marinha Interior e Linhas de negócios de Automóveis Comerciais. A mudança das principais linhas de produtos para o sistema Duck Creek ajudou a simplificar as operações internas da seguradora de propriedade e acidentes, aprimorar a experiência do usuário e melhorar o acesso a dados e análises.

Manish Chawla, CIO do IAT Insurance Group disse: “Estamos honrados em receber o prêmio Standard of Excellence Award. Nossa visão de transformação está profundamente alinhada com as prioridades dos nossos negócios e o nosso compromisso de atender melhor nossos clientes. Acreditamos em utilizar a tecnologia para criar soluções que além de atender, excedam as expectativas dos nossos clientes. Esta jornada de transformação foi possível graças à nossa parceria estratégica com a Coforge. Nossa visão conjunta tem sido fundamental para nos ajudar a transformar nossa visão em realidade, permitindo a oferta de um valor superior aos nossos clientes.”

Como parte de uma grande iniciativa de transformação de negócios de vários anos e milhões de dólares, a IAT Insurance fez a transição de várias linhas de negócios para a Duck Creek Full Suite, cobrindo 50 estados. Esse esforço, apoiado pela Coforge, foi projetado para modernizar sistemas legados, melhorar a escalabilidade e garantir a conformidade regulatória em todo o portfólio diversificado de produtos de seguros do IAT.

Rajeev Batra, Vice–Presidente Executivo de Seguros da Coforge, disse: “Como Parceiro de Entrega Premier da Duck Creek Technologies, com mais de 1000 PMEs da Duck Creek em todo o mundo, a Coforge tem orgulho de fazer parte da jornada de transformação do IAT Insurance Group. A sinergia da Coforge com o IAT Insurance Group e a Duck Creek Technologies é um exemplo do nosso trabalho em equipe e colaboração impecáveis.”

Duck Creek Technologies Reconhece o IAT Insurance Group e Coforge com seu prêmio Standard of Excellence Award Nosso foco tem sido utilizar soluções inovadoras para impulsionar a transformação digital para o IAT Insurance Group. Nossos esforços colaborativos levaram à transição bem–sucedida de várias unidades de negócios para uma plataforma moderna, aprimorando a escalabilidade e a conformidade regulatória.”

Sobre a Duck Creek Technologies

A Duck Creek Technologies é fornecedora de soluções inteligentes que definem o futuro do setor de seguros de propriedade e acidentes (P&C) e geral. Somos a plataforma utilizadas como base dos sistemas de seguros modernos, permitindo que a indústria capitalize o poder da nuvem para executar operações ágeis, inteligentes e perenes. Autenticidade, propósito e transparência são fundamentais para a Duck Creek, e acreditamos que o seguro deve estar disponível para indivíduos e empresas quando, onde e como eles mais precisarem. Nossas soluções líderes do mercado estão disponíveis de forma independente ou como um pacote completo disponíveis em Duck Creek OnDemand. Visite www.duckcreek.com para obter mais informação. Siga a Duck Creek nos nossos canais sociais para obter as mais recentes informações – LinkedIn e X.

Contato com a Mídia:
Carley Bunch
carley.bunch@duckcreek.com

Sobre o IAT Insurance Group

O IAT Insurance Group (IAT) é uma empresa privada de seguros especializados que fornece produtos de propriedade, acidentes e garantia para nichos de mercado. O IAT chega ao mercado através de oito unidades de negócios – Transporte Comercial, Excesso e Excedente, Proprietários, Programas, Marinha Interior, Resseguro, Fiança e Responsabilidade de Gestão. As empresas do IAT Insurance Group são classificadas como “A” (Excelente) pela A.M. Best. Conecte–se com o IAT Insurance Group no LinkedIn e saiba mais sobre a empresa em iatinsurancegroup.com.

Sobre a Coforge

A Coforge é uma provedora global de serviços e soluções digitais, que utiliza tecnologias emergentes e profundo conhecimento de domínio para oferecer impacto comercial no mundo real para seus clientes. Um foco em setores muito seletos, uma compreensão detalhada dos processos subjacentes a esses setores e as parcerias com plataformas líderes nos fornecem uma perspectiva distinta. A Coforge lidera com sua abordagem de engenharia de produtos e utiliza as tecnologias de nuvem, dados, integração e automação para transformar as empresas clientes em empresas inteligentes e de alto crescimento. As plataformas proprietárias da Coforge potencializam processos de negócios críticos nas suas principais verticais. A empresa está presente em 21 países, com 25 centros de entrega em nove países.


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Duck Creek Technologies zeichnet IAT Insurance Group und Coforge mit dem Standard of Excellence Award aus

BOSTON, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, der Anbieter intelligenter Lösungen, der die Zukunft der Schaden– und Unfall– sowie der allgemeinen Versicherung definiert, hat sowohl die IAT Insurance Group als auch ihren strategischen Transformationspartner Coforge auf der Formation '24 in Dallas mit dem Standard of Excellence Customer Award 2024 ausgezeichnet.

Mit den Standard of Excellence Customer Awards von Duck Creek werden Kunden ausgezeichnet, die durch die Implementierung der Lösungen von Duck Creek ein Höchstmaß an Exzellenz erreicht haben und die Zukunft der Versicherung neu gestalten.

Die IAT Insurance Group, ein führendes Spezialversicherungsunternehmen, das Sach–, Unfall– und Kautionsprodukte für Nischenmärkte anbietet, erhielt den Standard of Excellence Customer Award für die Umwandlung von sieben verschiedenen Geschäftssegmenten, darunter die Sparten Allgemeine Haftpflicht, Sachversicherung, Managementhaftpflicht, Exzendentenversicherung, Binnenschifffahrt und gewerbliche Kfz–Versicherung. Die Umstellung der wichtigsten Produktlinien auf das System von Duck Creek hat dazu beigetragen, die internen Abläufe des Schaden– und Unfallversicherers zu rationalisieren, die Benutzerfreundlichkeit zu erhöhen und den Zugang zu Daten und Analysen zu verbessern.

Manish Chawla, CIO, IAT Insurance Group, dazu: „Wir fühlen uns geehrt, den Standard of Excellence Award zu erhalten. Unsere Vision für die Transformation ist eng mit unseren geschäftlichen Prioritäten und unserer Verpflichtung, unsere Kunden besser zu bedienen, verknüpft. Wir glauben an den Einsatz von Technologie, um Lösungen zu schaffen, die die Erwartungen unserer Kunden nicht nur erfüllen, sondern übertreffen. Diese Transformationsreise wurde durch unsere strategische Partnerschaft mit Coforge möglich gemacht. Unsere gemeinsame Vision hat dazu beigetragen, dass wir unsere Vision in die Tat umsetzen und unseren Kunden einen überragenden Mehrwert bieten können.“

Im Rahmen einer großen, mehrjährigen und millionenschweren Geschäftsumwandlungsinitiative hat IAT Insurance mehrere Geschäftsbereiche auf die Duck Creek Full Suite umgestellt, die 50 Bundesstaaten abdeckt. Mit der Unterstützung von Coforge sollten Altsysteme modernisiert, die Skalierbarkeit verbessert und die Einhaltung gesetzlicher Vorschriften für das vielfältige Versicherungsproduktportfolio von IAT sichergestellt werden.

Rajeev Batra, Executive Vice President, Insurance, Coforge, dazu: „Als Premier Delivery Partner für Duck Creek Technologies mit über 1000 Duck Creek–KMUs weltweit ist Coforge stolz darauf, Teil der Transformationsreise der IAT Insurance Group zu sein. Die Synergie zwischen Coforge, der IAT Insurance Group und Duck Creek Technologies ist ein Beispiel für einwandfreie Teamarbeit und Kooperation.“

„Es ist eine große Ehre, mit dem Standard of Excellence Award ausgezeichnet zu werden. Unser Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Nutzung innovativer Lösungen zur Förderung der digitalen Transformation der IAT Insurance Group. Unsere gemeinsamen Bemühungen haben zur erfolgreichen Umstellung mehrerer Geschäftsbereiche auf eine moderne Plattform geführt, die die Skalierbarkeit und die Einhaltung gesetzlicher Vorschriften verbessert.“

Über Duck Creek Technologies

Duck Creek Technologies ist der Anbieter von intelligenten Lösungen, die die Zukunft der Schaden– und Unfall– und allgemeinen Versicherungsbranche definieren. Wir sind die Plattform, auf der moderne Versicherungssysteme aufgebaut werden und die es der Branche ermöglicht, die Leistungsfähigkeit der Cloud zu nutzen, um agile, intelligente und zukunftssichere Prozesse zu betreiben. Authentizität, Zweckmäßigkeit und Transparenz sind für Duck Creek von zentraler Bedeutung. Wir sind der Meinung, dass Versicherungen für Privatpersonen und Unternehmen verfügbar sein sollten, wann, wo und wie sie diese am meisten brauchen. Unsere marktführenden Lösungen sind als Einzellösungen oder als Komplettpaket erhältlich. Alle sind über Duck Creek OnDemand verfügbar. Besuchen Sie www.duckcreek.com, um mehr zu erfahren. Folgen Sie Duck Creek auf unseren sozialen Kanälen für aktuelle Informationen – LinkedIn und X.

Medienkontakte:
Carley Bunch
carley.bunch@duckcreek.com

Über die IAT Insurance Group

Die IAT Insurance Group (IAT) ist ein privates Spezialversicherungsunternehmen, das Sach–, Unfall– und Kautionsprodukte für Nischenmärkte anbietet. IAT geht über acht Geschäftsbereiche auf den Markt: Transportversicherung, Exzedenten– und Überschussversicherung, Hausratversicherung, Programme, Binnenschifffahrt, Rückversicherung, Kaution und Managementhaftpflicht. Die Gesellschaften der IAT Insurance Group werden von A.M. Best mit A– Excellent bewertet. Verbinden Sie sich mit der IAT Insurance Group auf LinkedIn und erfahren Sie mehr über das Unternehmen unter iatinsurancegroup.com.

Über Coforge

Coforge ist ein globaler Anbieter von digitalen Dienstleistungen und Lösungen, der neue Technologien und fundiertes Fachwissen einsetzt, um seinen Kunden reale Geschäftsvorteile zu verschaffen. Die Konzentration auf sehr ausgewählte Branchen, ein detailliertes Verständnis der zugrundeliegenden Prozesse in diesen Branchen und Partnerschaften mit führenden Plattformen liefern uns eine besondere Perspektive. Coforge ist mit seinem Product–Engineering–Ansatz führend und setzt Cloud–, Daten–, Integrations– und Automatisierungstechnologien ein, um Kundenunternehmen in intelligente, wachstumsstarke Unternehmen zu verwandeln. Die proprietären Plattformen von Coforge unterstützen kritische Geschäftsprozesse in allen Kernbereichen. Das Unternehmen ist in 21 Ländern mit 25 Bereitstellungszentren in neun Ländern vertreten.


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Duck Creek Technologies récompense IAT Insurance Group et Coforge en leur décernant le prix Standard of Excellence

BOSTON, 29 mai 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, le fournisseur de solutions intelligentes qui traces les futurs contours du secteur de l’assurance IARD (incendies, accidents et risques divers)et de l’assurance générale, a décerné à IAT Insurance Group et à son partenaire de transformation stratégique, Coforge, le prix du client de la norme d’excellence 2024 à l’occasion de l’événement Formation ’24 à Dallas.

Les Duck Creek Standard of Excellence Customer Awards mettent à l’honneur les clients qui ont atteint le plus haut niveau d’excellence grâce à la mise en œuvre des solutions Duck Creek et qui réimaginent l’avenir de l’assurance.

IAT Insurance Group, une compagnie d’assurance spécialisée de premier plan qui propose des produits d’assurance dommages et de cautionnement pour des marchés de niche, a reçu le prix « Standard of Excellence Customer Award » pour la transformation de sept segments d’activité diversifiés qui comprennent la responsabilité générale, les biens, la gestion du passif, l’assurance excédentaire, le transport maritime intérieur et les lignes d’activité de l’automobile commerciale. Le transfert des principales lignes de produits sur le système Duck Creek a permis de rationaliser les opérations internes de l’assureur dommages, d’améliorer l’expérience des utilisateurs et de faciliter l’accès aux données et aux analyses.

Manish Chawla, CIO, IAT Insurance Group, a accueilli la nouvelle en ces termes : « Nous sommes honorés de recevoir le prix Standard of Excellence. Notre vision de la transformation est profondément alignée sur nos priorités commerciales et sur notre engagement à mieux servir nos clients. Nous croyons qu’il faut tirer parti de la technologie pour créer des solutions qui non seulement répondent aux attentes de nos clients, mais les dépassent. Ce voyage de transformation a été rendu possible grâce à notre partenariat stratégique avec Coforge. Notre vision commune nous a aidés à la concrétiser, ce qui nous a permis d’offrir une valeur supérieure à nos clients. »

Dans le cadre d’une vaste initiative de transformation de l’entreprise sur plusieurs années et plusieurs millions de dollars, IAT Insurance Group a transféré plusieurs branches d’activité vers la suite complète de Duck Creek, couvrant 50 États. Cet effort, soutenu par Coforge, a été pensé pour moderniser les systèmes existants, améliorer l’évolutivité et assurer la conformité réglementaire à travers le portefeuille diversifié de produits d’assurance d’IAT.

Rajeev Batra, Vice–président exécutif, Insurance, Coforge, a déclaré : « En tant que ‘Premier Delivery Partner’ de Duck Creek Technologies, avec plus de 1 000 PME sous Duck Creek dans le monde, Coforge est fier de faire partie du voyage de transformation d’IAT Insurance Group. La synergie entre Coforge, IAT Insurance Group et Duck Creek Technologies illustre un travail d’équipe et une collaboration sans faille. », et de poursuivre

« C’est un grand honneur d’être récompensé par le prix Standard of Excellence. Nous nous sommes concentrés sur l’exploitation de solutions innovantes pour doper la transformation numérique d’IAT Insurance Group. Nos efforts de collaboration ont conduit à la transition réussie de plusieurs unités commerciales vers une plateforme moderne, améliorant ainsi l’évolutivité et la conformité réglementaire. »

À propos de Duck Creek Technologies

Duck Creek Technologies est le fournisseur de solutions intelligentes qui trace les futurs contours du secteur de l’assurance générale et IARD (incendies, accidents et risques divers). Les systèmes d’assurance modernes reposent sur nos solutions et capitalisent sur le potentiel du cloud pour mener des opérations agiles, intelligentes et évolutives. Authenticité, détermination et transparence, voilà les maîtres–mots de la philosophie de Duck Creek. Pour nous, l’assurance est au service des particuliers et des entreprises, au moment, à l’endroit et de la manière dont ils en ont le plus besoin. Nos solutions, leaders du marché, sont commercialisées à l’unité ou sous forme de suite packagée, et sont toutes disponibles sur la page : Duck Creek OnDemand. Consultez le site www.duckcreek.com pour en savoir plus. Suivez–nous sur les réseaux pour découvrir nos dernières informations : LinkedIn et X.

Contacts auprès des médias :
Carley Bunch
carley.bunch@duckcreek.com

À propos d’IAT Insurance Group

IAT Insurance Group (« IAT ») est une compagnie d’assurance privée spécialisée qui propose des produits d’assurance dommages et de cautionnement pour des marchés de niche. IAT est présent sur le marché par le biais de huit unités commerciales : Transport commercial, Excédents et surplus, Propriétaires d’habitation, Programmes, Marine intérieure, Réassurance, Caution et Gestion du passif. Les sociétés d’IAT sont notées A– Excellent par A.M. Best. Connectez–vous avec IAT sur LinkedIn et apprenez–en plus sur l’entreprise en visitant le site www.iatinsurancegroup.com.

À propos de Coforge

Coforge est un fournisseur mondial de services et de solutions numériques, qui s’appuie sur des technologies émergentes et une expertise approfondie pour offrir à ses clients un impact commercial concret. L’accent mis sur des secteurs tout particulièrement triés sur le volet, une compréhension détaillée des processus sous–jacents de ces secteurs et des partenariats avec des plateformes de premier plan nous confèrent une perspective distincte. Coforge est à la pointe de l’innovation grâce à son approche d’ingénierie produit et s’appuie sur les technologies du cloud, des données, de l’intégration et de l’automatisation pour transformer les entreprises clientes en entreprises intelligentes et à forte croissance. Les plateformes propriétaires de Coforge alimentent les processus d’affaires critiques dans ses principaux secteurs d’activité. L’entreprise est présente dans 21 pays et dispose de 25 centres de distribution dans neuf pays.


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Leading OTA WINGIE Witnesses a Rise in Bookings for the Upcoming Eid al-Adha

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eid al–Adha, also known as the “Festival of the Sacrifice,” is a significant Islamic holiday that commemorates Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice an act of obedience to God. Celebrated after the Hajj pilgrimage, Eid al–Adha is a time for families and communities to unite, share meals, exchange gifts, and express gratitude.

As the joyous occasion of Eid al–Adha approaches, families across the MENA region prepare to reunite and celebrate. WINGIE, the leading OTA in the EMEACIS (Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Commonwealth of Independent States) region, reports a remarkable increase in travel bookings as families prepare to reunite and celebrate Eid al–Adha.

Travel to Saudi Arabia and the UAE is seeing a spike due to Eid al–Adha

Eid al–Adha in the MENA region is a special time. Mosques are full of people attending grand Eid prayers, people sharing with family and friends, and those in need, highlighting the importance of generosity. The streets buzz with people and celebrations, making it a memorable experience for anyone who visits during this time.

Understanding the importance of Eid al–Adha, WINGIE reports a significant increase in bookings as individuals plan to reunite with family or enjoy holiday destinations. Airports in the region are preparing for a peak season, with a notable rise in travelers heading to popular Eid destinations. Especially countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and Pakistan are experiencing high demand before Eid al–Adha.

About Wingie Enuygun Group

Wingie Enuygun Group is a popular travel marketplace in the MENA region focusing mainly on flights operating under wingie.com, sa.wingie.com, wingie.ae and enuygun.com domains. The company offers a range of products including flights, bus tickets, hotels, and rental cars. Wingie Enuygun Group has been one of the most innovative players in the MENA online travel space, to pioneer technological developments and lead the transformation of the travel industry with the approach of thinking digitally. Wingie.com is a leading flight booking platform with its inclusion in the development of virtual interlining for flights, offering a diverse range of airline tickets and other travel content to enhance the user experience by providing the best options.

Wingie.com is available in 6 languages, employs over 300 people, and has around 165 million visitors to its platforms annually.

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وكالة السفر عبر الإنترنت WINGIE تشهد زيادة في الحجوزات مع اقتراب عيد الأضحى

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة والرياض، المملكة العربية السعودية, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — عيد الأضحى المبارك هو عيد إسلامي يحتفل به المسلمون حول العالم لإحياء ذكرى استعداد النبي إبراهيم للتضحية بابنه إسماعيل عليهما السلام طاعةً لأمر الله. يبدأ عيد الأضحى المبارك في 13 ذو الحجة ويمتد لمدة أربع أيام، ويتم فيه ذبح الأضاحي وتوزيعها على الأقارب والفقراء، واجتماع الأسرة وتبادل الهدايا، وإظهار الكرم والتضامن مع المحتاجين.

ومع اقتراب عيد الأضحى المبارك، تستعد العائلات في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا للتجمع والاحتفال بهذه المناسبة. وذكرت WINGIE، وكالة السفر الرائدة عبر الإنترنت في منطقة أوروبا والشرق الأوسط وإفريقيا ورابطة الدول المستقلة، أن هناك زيادة ملحوظة في حجوزات السفر حيث تعتبر إجازة عيد الأضحى المبارك فرصة لاجتماع العائلة وقضاء وقت ممتع.

زيادة في حجوزات السفر إلى السعودية والإمارات بسبب عيد الأضحى

يعتبر عيد الأضحى المبارك في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا مناسبة خاصة، حيث تمتلئ المساجد بالمصلين في صباح يوم العيد لأداء الصلاة، ويتشارك الأشخاص الأضاحي مع العائلة والأصدقاء والمحتاجين، مما يبرز أهمية التكافل والتضامن بين الناس. في أيام العيد تضج الشوارع بالناس والاحتفالات، مما يجعلها تجربة لا تنسى لأي شخص يزور المنطقة خلال هذا الوقت.

ومع فهم أهمية عيد الأضحى المبارك، تشير WINGIE إلى زيادة كبيرة في الحجوزات حيث يخطط الأفراد للقاء أسرهم أو الاستمتاع بالإجازة في وجهات سياحية. تستعد المطارات في المنطقة لموسم الذروة، مع ارتفاع ملحوظ في عدد المسافرين المتجهين إلى الوجهات الشهيرة لعيد الأضحى المبارك. وتشهد دول مثل المملكة العربية السعودية والإمارات العربية المتحدة ومصر وباكستان على وجه الخصوص ارتفاعًا في الطلب قبل عيد الأضحى المبارك.

عن مجموعة Wingie Enuygun

تركز مجموعة Wingie Enuygun بشكل رئيسي على حجوزات تذاكر الطيران التي تتم على مواقعها على الإنترنت wingie.com، sa.wingie.com، wingie.ae وenuygun.com، وهي منصة سفر رائدة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا. أصبحت مجموعة Wingie Enuygun أحد أكثر اللاعبين ابتكارًا في مجال السفر في منطقة الشرق الأوسط، وشمال أفريقيا من خلال نهجها في قيادة التطور التكنولوجي والتفكير الرقمي في تحول صناعة السفر. ويعد موقع wingie.com منصة رائدة لحجز تذاكر الطيران وخدمات السفر الأخرى، بهدف تحسين تجربة المستخدم من خلال تقديم أفضل الخيارات. ويتوفر موقع wingie.com بست لغات، ويوظف أكثر من 300 موظف، كما يبلغ عدد زوار المنصة حوالي 165 مليون زائر سنويًا.

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To Tackle Climate Crisis, the World Bank Must Stop Financing Industrial Livestock

By Carolina Galvani and Monique Mikhail
WASHINGTON DC, May 29 2024 – Last week, the World Bank Group released a new report that highlights the urgent need to drastically reduce GHG emissions to address the climate crisis and calls on countries to act. However, while the World Bank’s acknowledgment of the damaging climate impacts of industrial agriculture is a crucial step forward, it’s simply not enough.

To address the climate emergency, the World Bank must walk the talk and take action on its own portfolio – which currently has billions invested in livestock production – by halting all financing for the global expansion of factory farming.

First, the climate consequences of industrial livestock are staggering. As the World Bank’s report points out, the global agrifood system accounts for approximately one-third of all global greenhouse gas emissions, and industrial livestock production accounts for the lion’s share of these.

Research has shown that livestock production alone will consume nearly half of the world’s 1.5°C emissions budget by 2030 and a staggering 80% by 2050. The World Bank’s report aptly states that “the system that feeds us is also feeding the planet’s climate crisis.”

The World Bank cannot effectively tackle the climate crisis without a significant shift in lending away from high-polluting industrial livestock and toward a more sustainable food system.

Second, the World Bank’s continued financing for industrial livestock starkly contradicts its own commitments, spanning from the Paris Agreement targets to the Sustainable Development Goals to the Bank’s biodiversity policies, and even its own mission statement.

The World Bank itself says that “the world cannot achieve the Paris Agreement targets without achieving net zero emissions in the agrifood system.” Yet, the Bank continues to finance the expansion of industrial livestock – putting the Bank’s financing at odds with its commitment to align its strategies, activities, and investments with the climate goals of the Paris Agreement.

The Bank’s financial support for industrial livestock goes against other obligations as well, including the Bank’s commitment to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

A 2019 report from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development highlights the adverse human health and environmental impacts of industrial agriculture, including livestock and feed production, and the ways in which it undermines several SDGs, including poverty eradication (1), zero hunger (2), good health (3), clean water (6), decent work (8), responsible consumption and production (12), and climate action (13).

Adding to this, despite the World Bank’s claim that it is “putting nature at the core of development efforts”, the Bank is continuing to undermine biodiversity by supporting the expansion of industrial livestock production when this sector, according to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), is the primary threat to over 85% of the 28,000 species at risk of extinction.

Beyond global commitments, financing industrial livestock is also at odds with the World Bank’s own mission statement. World Bank President Ajay Banga took the reins at the World Bank a year ago with a mandate to help countries mitigate the climate crisis.

As part of that mandate, the World Bank updated its mission statement, stating it will work “to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.” To achieve this mission, the World Bank must reassess its investments and immediately cease financing the expansion of industrial livestock.

Finally, like all development institutions, the World Bank has limited resources and must carefully choose the best projects to achieve its overall mission. In practice, this means that every dollar spent on industrial livestock is a dollar not invested in what the World Bank itself has acknowledged is the necessary just transition to a sustainable agrifood system. The Bank must redirect its support toward transitioning to a just and sustainable global food system.

As the Bank rightly points out in its recent report, “[T]he world has avoided confronting agrifood system emissions for as long as it could because of the scope and complexity of the task…now is the time to put agriculture and food at the top of the mitigation agenda. If not, the world will be unable to ensure a livable planet for future generations.”

It’s past time for the Bank to heed its own warning.

The World Bank must immediately cease its support for industrial livestock — a primary driver of climate change, biodiversity loss, public health crises, and food insecurity — and direct the Bank’s resources and considerable influence toward reforming and reshaping agriculture and food systems.

Our future on a livable planet depends on it.

Carolina Galvani is the executive director of Sinergia Animal, an international animal protection organization working in the Global South to end the worst practices of industrial animal agriculture. Monique Mikhail is the Agriculture and Climate Finance Campaigns Director at Friends of the Earth U.S. Sinergia Animal and Friends of the Earth are members of the Stop Financing Factory Farming coalition.

IPS UN Bureau

 


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