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SoftBank-backed Indian insurance platform Policybazaar raises $75 million

TechCrunch

Policybazaar has raised $75 million as the Indian online insurance platform looks to expand its presence in UAE and Middle East. billion people currently have access to insurance and some analysts say that digital firms could prove crucial in bringing these services to the masses. “India has an under-penetrated insurance market.

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African talent recruitment company TalentQL joins Techstars to further global ambition

TechCrunch

African-focused talent recruitment and outsourcing company TalentQL today announced that it has been accepted into Techstars Toronto. Before TalentQL, Yusuf co-founded Nigeria-based tech media publication Techpoint Africa; Awoyemi co-founded online recruitment site Jobberman; and Sultan founded nonprofit tech accelerator DevCareer.

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Keeping Culture Alive: What Recruiters Can Do While Hiring Remotely

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

I disagree, and so does this survey from the Addison group which says that 70% of candidates leave midway during the hiring process because it’s too slow, or the recruiter wasn’t easy to communicate with. and the onus is on us recruiters to be the torchbearers for our brands. Four years; 20,116 conversations, and 2.9 Viva la vibe! .

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Why thinking like a tech company is essential for your business’s survival

CIO

For us, that means remembering our core mission: providing risk management and insurance solutions to our customers in a way that helps them protect their businesses and families. Thats the mindset we need to bring into every business, whether were selling insurance, financial services, or something else entirely.

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Maritime recruitment platform Seafair gets $5.7M led by General Catalyst

TechCrunch

Maritime recruitment platform Seafair was created to solve these problems. The startup’s HR software includes tools to manage payments, insurance, schedules and rest hours. The people who work on shipping vessels are vital to world trade, but they still experience a lot of arcane hiring processes.

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The ‘Great IT Rebrand’: Restructuring IT for business success

CIO

Traditionally viewed as rock-solid and steady, the insurance industry is not exactly associated with taking big risks. Gray Nester, CIO, Brown & Brown Insurance Gray Nester / Brown & Brown Some, like BBNI’s Technology Solutions Group, are being renamed and restructured to orchestrate greater immersion in the business.

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Navigating The Complex Waters of Insurance Executive Search: A Strategic Guide

N2Growth Blog

Crafting the Future: The Significance of Selecting the Right Insurance Executive In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment, securing the right insurance executive is more than a mere hiring decision —it’s a pivotal investment in the company’s future.

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