Day: May 25, 2024

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Duck Creek Technologies élève expert.ai et Cognizant au rang de figures de proue de l’innovation à l’occasion de son Hatch-a-Thon dans le cadre de son événement Formation ’24

Parmi les 40 participants, les partenaires solutions expert.ai, Glia et Milliman, ainsi que les intégrateurs de systèmes Cognizant, Coforge et Capgemini, tous finalistes, ont présenté leurs solutions innovantes visant à simplifier le secteur de l’assurance.

BOSTON, 24 mai 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, le fournisseur de solutions intelligentes qui dessine les futurs contours du secteur de l’assurance générale et IARD (incendies, accidents et risques divers), révèle fièrement les lauréats de son « Hatch-a-Thon » annuel, sorte d’expérience collaborative inspirée des incubateurs d’entreprises, à l’occasion de sa conférence Formation ’24. Le partenaire en plateforme d’IA expert.ai et l’intégrateur de systèmes Cognizant se sont distingués vainqueurs des nombreux participants en présentant leurs solutions révolutionnaires visant la simplification du secteur de l’assurance.

En ouvrant la participation à la troisième édition de son fameux Hatch-a-Thon et à son écosystème à des entités externes, Duck Creek Technologies a constaté une impressionnante variété de candidatures. L’événement a réuni ses équipes internes et la communauté des développeurs autour de la table pour faire éclore de nouvelles idées, simplifier encore davantage l’univers complexe de l’assurance et encourager l’innovation. Les partenaires de l’écosystème ont été invités à présenter des idées axées sur la préservation d’une touche d’humanité dans les métiers du secteur, la recherche de synergies au cœur des opérations d’assurance et l’intégration de technologies en vue d’améliorer l’expérience client.

Le Hatch-a-Thon a enregistré quelque 40 candidatures, un quota non anodin. Les membres du comité d’innovation de Duck Creek, Innovation Anywhere (ou l’innovation tous azimuts) les a toutes soigneusement analysées. L’évaluation s’est fondée sur des critères tels que l’innovation, l’impact des produits, l’impact commercial et l’exécution. Trois finalistes parmi les partenaires solutions, expert.ai, Glia et Milliman, et trois autres parmi les intégrateurs de systèmes, Capgemini, Coforge et Cognizant, tous particulièrement méritants, ont été sélectionnés et ont eu le privilège de présenter leurs idées en public lors de l’événement Formation ’24. À cette occasion, les participants ont pu assister à la présentation des finalistes et voter en faveur de la solution la plus innovante.

Les grands gagnants du Hatch-a-Thon de l’événement Formation ’24 sont, dans la catégorie des partenaires solutions, expert.ai et Cognizant, qui remporte la victoire dans la catégorie des intégrateurs de systèmes. L’équipe lauréate de la catégorie des partenaires solutions de cette édition, expert.ai, a présenté Medical Treatment Compliance with Q&A, sa solution révolutionnaire axée sur l’observance des traitements médicaux via un système de questions-réponses. Ce concept aide les équipes médicales à améliorer le traitement des patients atteints de lésions tout en réduisant les frais à engager auprès des assureurs et en identifiant les plans des prestataires non conformes aux directives. Chez les lauréats de la catégorie des intégrateurs de systèmes, celle de Cognizant a présenté Nextgen Claim Assistant, sa remarquable invention permettant aux experts en sinistres de générer des réponses contextuelles à la lumière d’une expertise significative pour accélérer la prise de décision et le règlement rapide des sinistres.

Pour Luis Amadeo, vice-président directeur de la stratégie produit et de l’innovation chez Duck Creek Technologies, « La détermination sans faille de Duck Creek à encourager les progrès et à simplifier l’univers complexe du secteur de l’assurance générale et IARD à l’échelle internationale se reflète dans son engagement envers l’innovation et la collaboration. En se reposant sur des événements tels que le Hatch-a-Thon et un solide écosystème de partenaires, Duck Creek est en mesure de piloter encore plus d’avancées pour ses clients. »

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 se reposent sur nos solutions et capitalisent sur le potentiel du cloud pour mener des opérations agiles, intelligentes et pérennes. 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, n’importe quand, où, et comment ils en ressentent le plus le 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. Rendez-vous sur www.duckcreek.com pour en savoir plus. Suivez-nous sur les réseaux pour découvrir nos dernières informations : LinkedIn et X.

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Duck Creek Technologies Homenageia os Campeões da Inovação expert.ai e Cognizant no Formation ’24 Hatch-a-Thon

Dos 40 participantes, os finalistas do parceiro de solução expert.ai, Glia e Milliman e os finalistas do integrador de sistemas Cognizant, Coforge e Capgemini apresentaram suas soluções inovadoras com o objetivo de simplificar o setor de seguros

BOSTON, May 24, 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, anunciou os vencedores da sua anual Hatch-a-Thon no Formation ’24. Entre os inúmeros participantes, o parceiro de soluções expert.ai e a integradora de sistemas Cognizant emergiram como campeões, apresentando suas soluções inovadoras dedicadas a simplificar o setor de seguros.

A Duck Creek Technologies contou com uma impressionante variedade de inscrições no seu terceiro ano, com participantes externos do ecossistema e participantes da conferência no Hatch-a-Thon. O evento reuniu suas equipes internas e a comunidade de desenvolvedores para criar novas ideias para simplificar ainda mais a complexidade e promover a inovação no setor de seguros. Ele incentivou os parceiros do ecossistema a apresentar ideias focadas na manutenção do toque humano no setor, explorando a sinergia nas operações de seguros e integrando tecnologias para uma melhor experiência do cliente.

A maratona Hatch-a-Thon recebeu 40 inscrições importantes, todas avaliadas de perto pelo comitê Innovation Anywhere da Duck Creek. As inscrições foram avaliadas com base em critérios como inovação, impacto no produto, impacto nos negócios e execução. Três excelentes finalistas de parceiros de soluções, expert.ai, Glia e Milliman, e três finalistas de integradores de sistemas notáveis, Capgemini, Coforge e Cognizant, foram selecionados para mostrar suas ideias no palco do Formation ’24, onde os participantes tiveram a oportunidade de ver as apresentações dos finalistas e votar na solução mais inovadora.

Os campeões finais do Formation ’24 Hatch-a-Thon foram a expert.ai na categoria de parceiro de solução e a Cognizant na categoria de integrador de sistemas. A equipe de parceiros de solução vencedora deste ano da expert.ai apresentou sua solução inovadora, Conformidade de Tratamento Médico com Reivindicações de Perguntas e Respostas, que ajuda as equipes a aprimorar o tratamento de pacientes feridos e reduzir os custos das seguradoras ao sinalizar planos de provedores não conformes em relação às diretrizes, enquanto a equipe de integradores de sistemas vitoriosos da Cognizant apresentou sua impressionante criação, o Nextgen Claim Assistant, que capacita os avaliadores de sinistros a gerar respostas contextuais com insights significativos para acelerar decisões e rápida liquidação de sinistros.

“O compromisso inabalável da Duck Creek em impulsionar avanços e simplificar a complexidade no setor global de seguros de propriedade, acidentes e geral se reflete na sua dedicação em promover a inovação e a colaboração”, disse Luis Amadeo, Vice-Presidente Sênior de Estratégia e Inovação de Produtos da Duck Creek Technologies. “Por meio de eventos como o Hatch-a-Thon e nosso robusto ecossistema de parceiros, a Duck Creek pode incentivar novos avanços para nossos clientes.”

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.

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Avoid Shortcuts And ‘Pop’ Attitude, Money Will Come – DCJ Mwilu To Law Students


Deputy Chief Justice and Vice President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, Philomena Mwilu has advised young lawyers in the making to be patient, work hard, and be honest and not let their success not be defined by the amount of money in the bank.

‘You must make a living; but don’t let this be the foundation of your ethos as a lawyer. Your success will be measured by how you have kept fidelity to your principles, not by the content of your bank account or your popularity or notoriety. Take your time. Learn, grow, improve…money will come,’ she said.

She implored the young people to ‘Discard ‘pop’ attitude; this fast-food get rich quick instant gratification. Avoid the shortcuts. It’s ok to be ambitious and to have high expectations, but these must be measured with patience, honesty, hard work, and fortitude.

‘Hard work and integrity will always be the foundation of a comfortable, dignified and fulfilled life,’ said Mwilu.

The DCJ was delivering the keynote address on Friday during a Public Lecture organized by
University of Nairobi Law Students Professional Association at Parklands Campus on the topic: Navigating the Legal Profession: Pathways to Excellence.

The Deputy Chief Justice reminded the students of Law that they are called to be justice champions in their communities as lawyers and advocates and their responsibility goes beyond clients who pay for their services.

‘Access to justice through our courts cannot be the preserve of the few; our courts and tribunals must be accessible to everyone and you have a pivotal and challenging role in this regard,’ she said, urging them to ‘think of legal clinics and legal aid; pro se litigants, pauper briefs and pro bono services; litigation in the public interest,’ said Mwilu.

She continued: ‘Further, access to justice is not the sole preserve of courts and tribunals. There is a plurality of mechanisms through which the majority of Kenyans access justice. As lawyers you must define a purposive, facilitative, supportive and promotive space within these multiple justic
e avenues.’

Mwilu told the lawyers and advocates in the making that they must live and breathe constitutionalism, ‘the moral compass for you as jurists is well defined in the Constitution.

‘The national values and principles of governance under Art. 10, the provisions on Leadership and Integrity under Chapter 6, the provisions on the exercise of judicial authority under Art.159 and the values and principles of public service under Art.232 are ineluctable minimums for your character as jurists,’ she said.

Mwilu further expounded on the broad view of justice beyond the courtroom that the Judiciary has adopted, ‘under the Judiciary’s Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ) institutional blueprint, as she urged judges and magistrates not to see themselves merely as adjudicators but as justice promoters, connectors and facilitators

The DCJ asked the students to remain adaptive and innovative beyond school life saying… ‘Your teachers and lecturers will educate you by amplifying, directing and hon
ing the utility of your ideas and strengths. I believe such an approach makes you contextually grounded; enables you to remain malleable to changing circumstances, adaptive and innovative in facing future challenges and exploiting opportunities; and, most importantly, produces, not legal professional automatons, but lawyers equipped to return to the law its emancipatory purpose.’

Source: Kenya News Agency

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Kitui County Unveils Transition Roadmap To Sustainable HIV And TB Program


Kitui County Governor Dr. Julius Malombe on Friday unveiled the Kitui County Transition Roadmap to a Sustainable HIV/TB Program 2023-2027.

The Governor Malombe while speaking during the unveiling ceremony held at his office in Kitui town, said that the Transition Roadmap marks a significant milestone in the county’s public health efforts in the fight against the two diseases in the county.

The governor highlighted the remarkable progress made in controlling the spread of HIV and TB within the county. In the recent past years, the county noted a decrease of the HIV prevalence rate in the county from 3.8% in 2021 to 3.1% in 2024.

‘The success has also been achieved due to the collaborative efforts of the county government and its partners, not also forgetting the financial support that Kitui has received over the years amounting to over Sh 750 million since 2008’, said Dr Malombe.

He further noted that the prevalence rate among females is estimated at 4.6% compared to males at 1.6% which demonstrates a rela
tively better health seeking behaviour among the female population compared to men.

‘The county currently has a HIV Mother to Child Transmission (MTCT) rate of 15.7%, with concerted efforts, my government aims to reduce the transmission rate to below 5%. This is being achieved by focusing on the preventive and promotive health in the county with great emphasis on engagement of Community Heath Promoters (CHPs),’ he noted.

‘Additionally, we endeavor to improve health services and upgrade the Level II and Level III facilities as envisioned in the ‘Kitui Promise’. These Level II and Level III facilities attend to most of our citizens, including expectant mothers and shall be a key component towards ‘Ending AIDS in Children by 2027,’ as envisioned by the President of the Republic of Kenya, the governor said.

Despite the county’s efforts in the fight against the two deadly diseases, governor Malombe regretted that over the years funding for the HIV/TB program in Kitui County has had a significant decrease from S
h. 161 million in 2017/2018 to Ksh. 117 million in 2022/2023, a reduction of 28% which is quite an insignificant reduction for the program.

Dr Malombe lamented that the county health sector is in the process of an inevitable and sustained change in donor funding landscapes.

‘Since 2003, the US government has invested over 8 billion dollars (Kshs.1,040 trillion) in Kenya with Kitui receiving over Sh750 million since 2008 which supports HIV prevention, care and treatment services in the county,’ he added

This reduction poses a challenge to the sustainability of the program.

The newly launched Transition Roadmap aims to mitigate this challenge by shifting from reliance on US government funding to a county-led, owned, and funded HIV/TB program.

In efforts to cumbat the said challenges from reduction of the funds, the county boss Dr Malombe announced the establishment of the Kitui County Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) – the TUJIMUDU Project.

He disclosed that This Government-to-Government funding initiative wi
th the US Government has provided the county with Sh36 million to enhance the health system.

Dr. Jennifer Galbraith, the Centre for Disease Control Country Director, praised Kitui’s leadership for its significant progress in reducing HIV prevalence. She also commended the county government for its effective cooperation and commitment to public health.

The commissioning of the Transition Roadmap represents a forward-thinking approach to health management in Kitui, ensuring continued progress and sustainability in the fight against HIV and TB.

Source: Kenya News Agency

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Anxiety As County Kicks Off Audit Of Staff Academic Certificates


Trans Nzoia County government has launched an audit of the staff academic qualifications in an effort geared towards reviewing its organizational structure.

The exercise has left the county employees in apprehension as reports indicate the exercise may also among other objectives be geared towards weeding out those with fake academic certificates.

Governance Senior Administrator Phoebe Bichunju however insists the main goal of the audit is to march employee skills with the tasks they perform.

She says this will enhance service delivery and ensure residents get value for the public funds spend, as they will be in a position to access quality services.

The one-week exercise which kicked off on Thursday is being overseen by the Department of Public Service Management with the directorate of Human Resource Management taking a lead role.

Director Human Resource Management Imeldah Agoi echoed Bichunju’s words sounding that by the end of the exercise, services delivered by the county employees will match their
skills and knowledge.

She added that an approved organization structure will among other things guide the county government on how to deal with whole issue of recruitment and wage bill.

During the screening exercise, employees are required to avail their original and copies of national identification cards, academic and professional certificates, first letter of appointment and latest letter of appointment in the current grades.

Source: Kenya News Agency

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