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3 match earn Copy link Copied Copy link Copied Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Already a subscriber? Login The inevitability of death, and the administrative burdens that come with it, have convinced high-profile entrepreneurs and venture capital firms to invest $17 million in digital estate planning platform Safewill. The company was founded in 2019 and has previously raised small amounts of money. But this is by far its largest call for investment – valuing it at more than $60 million – attracting several well-known names. Copy link Copied Copy link Copied Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Already a subscriber? Login Introducing your Newsfeed Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Latest In Technology Fetching latest articles Most Viewed In Technology

At 66, Andie MacDowell knows that feeling comfortable in your body is “an ongoing journey.” “It’s something that I have to remind myself of every day, to love myself," the actor and model tells TODAY.com. "(It's) so important that we recognize our own value and worth, and that we watch what we tell ourselves because our mind can play big tricks on us." "The aging process really teaches you a lot about that because there are things that are inevitable ... that are part of the process." To help her be her most fit and fabulous self, MacDowell likes to incorporate movement into her life every day. “I usually get up and go for a walk. If I’m not working, I go and meet some friends at the beach,” she says. “I did water aerobics the other day and that felt really good.” For the “Groundhog Day” star, "taking care of myself ... is part of what brings me joy," she explains, adding that she feels fortunate to genuinely enjoy eating healthy and working out. Read on for more about how Andie MacDowell approaches aging, fitness and her mental health — including one less-conventional wellness practice. While she has her , MacDowell says she isn’t a fan of the term “embrace” and opts to “romanticize” or “glorify” herself getting older. "Find a way to see the beauty of it,” she explains. “The beauty of your belly, the beauty of your shape as it changes, the beauty of your neck. That’s something, the beauty of your neck! I think you have to look for ways to glorify how you transform as you age because it is part of the process.” She says that people can feed themselves “information that is really impossible to achieve, or we can glorify where we are and say, this is also beautiful. It’s a different time, and I’m in a different body, in a different state, but I’m still (beautiful).” For the , that includes appreciating the kind words people tell her about her gray hair. “People perceive me in a different way because it’s as if I’m saying, ‘Aging is OK,’ and of course! It has to be OK because it’s something that’s happening to us.” MacDowell says she likes to get outside first thing in the morning, saying it helps with her melatonin and helps her sleep better. “It’s really good to get sunlight into your eyes first thing in the morning, so that’s what I love to do,” she says. “Usually by 7 o’clock, I’m walking on the beach.” If she has a half-day or isn’t working, her walks are long and she tries to do 5 miles a day. “I love to get in 5 miles. That’s my goal,” she says. “It’s my goal and it doesn’t always happen, but that’s what I like. It makes me happy.” If she has time after her walks, she will take either a Pilates, yoga, water aerobics or weight class. “When I’m working, I will do yoga at lunch,” she says. “I might do 30 minutes of yoga if I don’t have (more) time.” MacDowell, who has been one of the longest-serving global ambassadors for L’Oréal Paris, says she has a really good practice when it comes to yoga because she has done it for years. “It makes me high when I do it. I feel the endorphins and I feel so good about myself,” she says. “It’s my way of meditating.” “I believe ," MacDowell says. "There’s science behind it. ... When I’m away working and I’m really tired, I hug a tree. I don’t care what people think. I don’t care who sees me. I go up and I thank them.” Forest bathing is a concept inspired by Shinrin-Yoku that began in the '80s in Japan. According to Amos Clifford, founder and director of the , the practice can make people more relaxed and happier, relieve stress, and reduce chronic pain or insomnia. David Strayer, a professor of psychology at the University of Utah, who studies cognition and nature, previously told TODAY.com that going into nature , reducing stress levels and boosting wellbeing if you leave technology behind. MacDowell likes to “eat really well,” and that includes knowing the nutritional value of the food she puts into her body. “I eat a lot of vegetables, fruits. I know all the things you’re supposed to do (and eat). I know what foods do what to you,” she says, adding that she loves “to study food.” However, she does share that on occasions she will eat foods “I might not eat at other times” when she’s craving them. MacDowell says that her daughters Margaret Qualley, 30, and Rainey Qualley, 35, have helped her change the way she perceives her body and her "expectations" of herself. Ahead of the L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth event, she says she was feeling upset when the clothes she tried on were too tight. “I was really down on myself, and I recognized that,” she recalls. But then she thought about her daughters and how if Rainey had heard her feeling bad about her body, “she would have been mortified.” “(The new generation is more) respecting (of) each other’s bodies," she says. "It was not in my generation. I think there’s a lot of changes that are happening are so important.” “I’m a work in process," she adds. "I’ll probably be trying to love myself and accept myself as I age. Forever, I will be doing that, but at least I’ll be eating good food and working out.” Liz Calvario is a Los Angeles-based reporter and editor for TODAY.com who covers entertainment, pop culture and trending news.No. 5 UCLA snaps No. 1 South Carolina's 43-game win streakAfter missing out on Juan Soto, the New York Yankees made their first splash of the offseason. The Yankees and left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried have agreed to an eight-year, $218 million contract, several reports said Tuesday. The contract includes the most guaranteed money for a left-handed pitcher in baseball history, ESPN reported. A two-time All-Star, Fried will join right-handed ace Gerrit Cole to form a one-two punch at the front of the Yankees' rotation. Fried, 30, spent his first eight MLB seasons with the Atlanta Braves and went 11-10 with a 3.25 ERA across 29 starts last season. He had 166 strikeouts and a career-high 57 walks over 174 1/3 innings. He also pitched a major league-high two complete games (one shutout). Fried was an All-Star in 2022 and 2024, and he received votes for the National League Cy Young Award in 2020 (placing fifth) and 2022 (second). In 168 career games (151 starts), Fried has gone 73-36 with a 3.07 ERA and 863 strikeouts against 246 walks in 884 1/3 innings. He has tossed six complete games, including four shutouts. --Field Level MediaSYDNEY, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has announced a new partnership with Suncorp, one of Australia’s and New Zealand’s largest general insurers. Duck Creek will deliver cloud-native, low-code core insurance delivery solutions as part of Suncorp’s recently announced ‘digital insurer’ policy transformation program. Duck Creek’s SaaS solutions will replace multiple on-premises legacy systems and help Suncorp achieve its customer-outcome and value focused strategies. The multi-year agreement for Duck Creek policy, billing and Clarity (data, insights and AI) solutions is an important milestone, and will underpin the next era of technology modernisation and process simplification for Suncorp. Duck Creek's cohesive and comprehensive suite is expected to reduce Suncorp’s technological complexity, support their ability to deliver enhanced customer value and personalisation, and improve operational efficiency. Suncorp aims to develop more customer-centric, data-driven and brand-specific propositions and experiences without the associated complexity; and deliver value to market faster and more efficiently across its personal and commercial brands in Australia and New Zealand. “Modernising our core insurance platforms will help us deliver innovative and affordable customer propositions, simplify and streamline our operations, and importantly enable our people,” said Lisa Harrison, Chief Executive Consumer Insurance at Suncorp. “Through a rigorous RFP process, we selected Duck Creek as it has a proven track record both globally and locally.” “This is a multi-year program designed to roll out new capabilities in a safe, smart and efficient way. We have assigned dedicated business and technical leadership to work alongside Duck Creek and our integration partner, with strong governance structures and oversight. “We look forward to a successful ongoing partnership with Duck Creek to help deliver this important program,” Ms. Harrison said. “Suncorp is pushing the boundaries of insurance innovation. They appreciate that they’re not in the business of just insuring assets, but of delivering confidence and better experiences and outcomes for their policyholders,” said Christian Erickson, Managing Director (APAC) of Duck Creek Technologies. “Duck Creek’s vision, to transform insurance technology, helping insurers be smarter, faster and more efficient, and provide the best protection for people and businesses, is aligned with Suncorp’s, as a future-focused and protection-driven insurer. This makes us ideal partners and we’re honored to be a part of helping deliver Suncorp’s strategy. We believe Suncorp will push us to think and innovate differently and we are excited for the outcomes we will achieve together.” The unique modular architecture of Duck Creek’s OnDemand platform will help accelerate Suncorp’s innovation timelines, reducing new product time-to-market from months to weeks and product amendments from weeks to days. The OnDemand platform will also help Suncorp increase automation, eliminate manual processes and enhance data-driven decision making. "Our policyholder-centric solutions are designed to equip Suncorp to overcome any technological obstacles and refocus resources toward delivering new innovative customer propositions and experiences," Mr. Erickson said. About Duck Creek Technologies Duck Creek Technologies is the global 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 Suncorp Group Suncorp Group is an ASX-listed Trans–Tasman insurance company, headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. With a heritage dating back more than 100 years, Suncorp provides insurance products and services through some of Australia and New Zealand’s most recognisable brands. Media Contacts: Duck Creek Chris Hamilton chris.hamilton@duckcreek.com Suncorp James Spence James.spence@suncorp.com.au

Copy link Copied Copy link Copied Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Already a subscriber? Login The inevitability of death, and the administrative burdens that come with it, have convinced high-profile entrepreneurs and venture capital firms to invest $17 million in digital estate planning platform Safewill. The company was founded in 2019 and has previously raised small amounts of money. But this is by far its largest call for investment – valuing it at more than $60 million – attracting several well-known names. Copy link Copied Copy link Copied Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Already a subscriber? Login Introducing your Newsfeed Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Latest In Technology Fetching latest articles Most Viewed In Technology