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State Farm, U.S. Bank | March 06, 2020

State Farm and U.S. Bank – a major commercial bank – have announced a strategic alliance, wherein U.S. Bank will assume State Farm Bank’s existing deposit and credit card accounts. The partnership also allows State Farm agents to introduce U.S. Bank deposit products and co-branded credit cards to State Farm customers. A release noted that the alliance is part of State Farm’s broader strategy to exit banking operations. Both companies also have plans to eventually offer St...

Insurance Business Americ | April 02, 2020

Cyber is one of the most dynamic risks out there. It’s constantly evolving thanks to the digitization and globalization of business, and the reliance of humans on technology to carry out routine tasks. There’s greater connectivity than ever before due to the rapid development of the Internet of Things and the human desire for real-time service, whether that’s internet shopping at the click of a button or controlling your office thermostat from your smartphone so that it’s...

Insurance Technology

Spot Pet Insurance | April 08, 2022

Spot Pet Insurance, a digital-first pet insurance provider in the United States has strengthened its reach internationally with the launch of its services across Canada. With an estimated 8.3 million Canadian households that own cats, and 8.2 million that include a dog, Spot offers affordable plan options for the pet-centric community to help them secure their pet's well-being so they may enjoy healthier lives together. Only 3% of pet parents have pet ins...

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Yum China Holdings, Inc. | November 26, 2021

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China",NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) announced at its 2021 Restaurant General Managers ("RGMs") Convention, held virtually, that it will offer enhanced medical insurance coverage of up to RMB 1 million to each of its approximately 10,000 RGMs. The Company will also increase critical illness insurance coverage for family members of qualified RGMs to RMB 200,000. As one of the most extensive employee benefits plans in the i...