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News18
22-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Funding, Fraud & Lawsuits: Why Every Entrepreneur Needs Insurance To Tackle Legal Risks
Last Updated: India's startup boom ranks it third globally, but rising legal risks are prompting startups to invest in liability insurance. News18 India's startup boom has turned the country into the third-largest startup ecosystem globally. But as businesses grow, so do the risks. From consumer claims and cyber threats to regulatory challenges and investment disputes, today's entrepreneurs face a host of legal vulnerabilities. In such a climate, insurance isn't just a backup plan—it's a strategic shield. Experts stress that having the right policies in place can protect founders, investors, and the businesses they're building. Why Legal Risk Is on the Rise 'As legal risks become more prominent, many startups are increasingly investing in liability insurance," says Aftab Chaz, Associate Director & Business Head at He explains that lawsuits around bodily injury, product defects, negligence, and professional errors are becoming more frequent across sectors. This trend has led to growing demand for Comprehensive General Liability, Professional Indemnity, and Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance. According to Chaz, these policies are crucial in shielding businesses from financial and reputational losses while improving investor confidence. PE and VC transactions are at an all-time high in India, but with rising deal sizes come bigger risks. Tapas Nandi, Director – Infrastructure & Energy at Alliance Insurance Brokers, notes, 'With increased financial frauds and cyber threats, even a minor slip in a major deal can cause serious damage." He recommends that early-stage startups and their investors consider a Business Owners Policy (BOP)—a bundled solution covering general liability, commercial property, and business interruption. He adds that Venture Capital Liability Insurance can help protect investors from errors, omissions, and legal challenges tied to deal-making or board-level responsibilities. Founders Must Think Holistically Mudassir Khalil, Head – Reinsurance, Surety & Liability at Digit Insurance, outlines five key insurance policies every entrepreneur should consider: Comprehensive General Liability (including product & public liability) Professional Liability Insurance (for service-related risks) D&O Insurance (to protect leadership teams) Employee Compensation (for workplace injuries) Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) Insurance (to cover deal breaches) 'These covers not only reduce financial damage during a crisis but also build a culture of risk preparedness," says Khalil. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Cosmopolitan
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Dedcool Founder Carina Chaz Wants to Redefine Fragrance
Obsessed with the power of fragrance? Us too. That's why we launched Scents of Self, a digital column dedicated to exploring the unique relationship between perfume, people, and personal style. Long gone are the days of perfume being synonymous with expensive department store bottles that you rationed and only dared to spritz on special occasions. Today, perfume is considered an everyday beauty item that's completely part of one's identity. And we have Dedcool to thank for it. The clean, genderless fragrance line is a Sephora favorite and was founded on the belief that scent is a key part of your personal expression. Carina Chaz, the founder of Dedcool, has been living by this mantra and shaping her brand by this scent narrative for years. 'Dedcool is really about intermingling fragrance and scent across your daily life,' says Chaz. Dedcool doesn't just offer cute bottles and long-lasting perfumes. The scents are unique, complex, and layerable—and they extend beyond perfume into hand soap, body wash, laundry detergent, and other daily essentials, letting you curate a fully personal and continuous scent wardrobe. Dedcool is all about the belief that your scent is how you're recognized before you walk into a room, and how you're remembered after you leave it. Your clothes, home, and skin all carry that complexity, and it lingers long after a spritz or pump of a Dedcool product. Since I've been a Dedcool stan for years, and it's won a Cosmo Holy Grail Award, I caught up with Chaz to chat about all things beauty, fragrance, and of course, the inspiration behind the cult-favorite brand. Keep reading for our full convo. I always say Dedcool started as a fever dream that I never expected to become reality. I grew up in the beauty world—my mom is a formulator, and in the '80s, my immigrant parents ran a small manufacturing facility in LA that made products for hotels and spas. It was one of the first spaces where green beauty and organic products were talked about. I spent all my summers and after-school hours there, and scent was always what drew me into the beauty space. I've been obsessed with fragrance, even as a kid. I wanted to wear scents that felt specific and out-of-the-box—but there wasn't much out there, especially for someone young or interested in clean ingredients. I wore essential oils because that was the only option, and eventually started blending my own little scents to wear and share with friends. I'd call myself a self-taught nose. Then I started Dedcool as an Instagram page. I've done trade shows, pop-ups, and knocked on the doors of mom and pop shops. Now we're a much bigger brand. From the start, I wanted to redefine how people experience fragrance. And aside from that, I'm a consumer and a lover of fragrance, so I wanted to see something different within the world of scent. My goal was to figure out how to make fragrance more of an expression and individualistic play, something other than wearing a perfume on your skin. I wanted to change how we see fragrance and how scent interacts in our daily lives. And that's kind of where the whole concept of Dedcool came from. I was 21 when I first started Dedcool, and I've been doing it for about a decade now. It wasn't a real company until 2020. We didn't have employees until 2022, so it's pretty amazing to see how far we've come in a short time. But it was a one-woman show for a long time. I created all the scents myself, and I still do, but now I work with a fine fragrance house to help bring those ideas to life. Since the brand has grown so much, I want to ensure that I'm working with experts in the space. So Milk was the first scent I ever composed, but it wasn't released in the collection until 2021. It was the secret ingredient that made Dedcool fragrances all in unison between the scent compositions. As we grew a consumer base, people started asking—What's that scent? I can recognize a Dedcool scent anywhere!—and it was because of that common note of Milk. This allowed me to gain some confidence and launch it as a standalone scent, which created different conversations around layering as a whole. Milk is clean, warm, and definitely a showstopper. When it launched, the scent took off, and it led us to Extra Milk and now Mochi Milk. There's a lot more to come from this very versatile scent. For me, fragrance is an expression of myself. You're not seeing it physically, you're only experiencing it. No matter the occasion, my scent is definitely reflective of a combination of my mood, what outfit I'm putting on, and the time of day. People are very loyal to their scent, and I also like to wear what the consumers are wearing at the time. So any newness, any launch, I wear for a good six to twelve months. But the fun that comes with this, and kind of this self-expression moment, is the layering aspect. If I want to feel sexy, if I want to feel playful, there's a scent combination for anything, and it's a fun way to play on this part of your identity that's silent but so loud at the same time. Whenever a new launch is coming, I wear it beforehand in testing mode. We try to have a fragrance launch once a year, so I'm in testing mode a lot of the time, which is really fun. If I'm going Dedcool current collection right now, it's Mochi Milk. I also always love Extra Milk, that's kind of like the universal. And recently, I'm finding myself wearing Taunt a lot, which I haven't worn in a long time. It's fun to revisit scents, because they hold a moment in time, and to come back and have that feeling and association to when I was wearing it previously, and how I'm experiencing wearing it now, is definitely a great way to play with scent—it doesn't have to be so serious. I say that it means nothing but everything at the same time. Again, when I started Dedcool, I had zero anticipation of it being a real company. It was the mood board. It was my Instagram page, and it was supposed to be representative of an opposition of all things traditional and legacy fragrance. And it's kind of like, here we are. This is the new way to experience scent. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You'll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it's usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles' entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
The Citizen
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Cyclists complete 907km charity challenge
Friends and fellow cyclists, Chaz Freislich and Eddie Steyn, returned with sore bodies but grateful hearts after completing an impressive cycling challenge from Uncle Jim's Pub and Grill to Port Edward, KZN, all in the name of charity. Their 'Paws, Kids, and Pedals' journey, which began on May 3, aimed to support St Laurence Children's Haven and the Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL). They safely arrived back in Johannesburg on May 14 with their support vehicle driven by Leon Steyn. The duo covered an incredible 907km over 11 days, cycling between 68km and 131km daily with a maximum speed of 85km/h. Also read: Cycling duo embarks on 875km journey for a worthy cause Despite some challenges, including Chaz's three flat tyres in one day, his having to buy new cycling shoes and navigating narrow roads, they said the journey was 'worth the weight in gold'. They were able to raise a total of R13 000 for St Laurence and R7 000 for AACL, along with 40kg of food and blankets. 'We didn't experience any extreme weather conditions, and we had accommodation every night, except for one night when we had to use stretcher beds because we slept in a school hall,' they shared with the Roodepoort Record. 'We also met amazing people along the way, and we received support from strangers who either offered us food, accommodation or encouragement. 'We also met one cyclist who joined for about 10 to 15km,' they said. Along the way, they also took in breathtaking sights like the magnificent Drakensberg and the boarding school, Michaelhouse. Also read: Cycling buddies take on another epic ride Their social media manager, Chaz's wife Tanita Malan, praised the public's engagement on Facebook, saying people were very helpful and engaging as we posted our journey. Chaz and Eddie are already planning their next trip for next year, with Namibia as their potential destination. 'We're happy to have done this; it's close to our hearts, and it's about giving back to the community,' they said. Special thanks go to Dave McNair, Mzimayi River Lodge, Uncle Jim's Pub and Grill, Marais Fourie (Beach Buggy Club in Port Edward), and all their sponsors, friends, and family for their support. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bethany community comes together to grant 5-year-old boys Make-A-Wish
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Community members came together Thursday to support a special young boy. Yard Goats, Make-A-Wish celebrate World Wish Day WPLR's Chaz and AJ, Connecticut Make-A-Wish and the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department teamed up to help raise money for 5-year-old Teddy, a Bethany resident who was diagnosed with cancer when he was just eight months old. Teddy loves giraffes, dance parties and Hot Wheels. His one Make-A-Wish wish was to have a backyard race track — a dream that will soon become a reality. Since the beginning of his journey, the outpouring of love and support that we and Teddy has received… we can't even describe,' Cara Hutchinson said. 'We are forever grateful to everybody, the amount of love. It's such a beautiful thing.' 'He is going to have this as not only as something he can remember today,' Tara Navara, chief development officer for Make-A-Wish, said. 'It's a memory that's going to continue for a lifetime, as he experiences his wish in his own backyard.' The $10,000 needed for Teddy's backyard race track wish was raised in less than 30 hours. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
09-04-2025
- Health
- CBC
Injury-plagued Winnipeg Jets prospect retires from hockey due to hereditary disorder
Social Sharing Chaz Lucius, a first-round draft choice of the Winnipeg Jets in 2021, announced his retirement from hockey on Tuesday after recently being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. In a statement, Lucius said EDS is "a hereditary disorder that affects the connective tissue that stabilizes and supports the joints and organs throughout the body." "As I struggled with incurring and recovering from various joints injuries over the last several years, I thought I was just unlucky," he said. "With this diagnosis of EDS, I now realize that my body impacted by EDS could not handle the physical nature of playing hockey. Given this condition, my injury history, and the physical nature of hockey, I have been medically advised not to continue to play." The 21-year-old from Lawrence, Kan., had spent the last two-plus seasons with the Jets' American Hockey League affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. Lucius had nine points (three goals, six assists) in 25 games for the Moose in 2024-25. He last played on Feb. 9. "After much discussion and consultation with Chaz, his representatives, and medical professionals, the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club fully supports his difficult decision to retire," the Winnipeg Jets said in a statement. "Chaz's condition and struggles with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome put him at risk of injury if he continues to play at the professional level, so we understand his choice." Lucius played one year of collegiate hockey in the U.S., with the University of Minnesota in 2021-22, where he had 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists) in 24 games for the Gophers. He also played junior hockey for the Western Hockey League's Portland Winterhawks in 2022-23, recording 15 points (five goals, 10 assists) in just six games. The six-foot-two, 185-pound centre also competed for the U.S. at the 2023 world junior championship, where he had seven points (five goals, two assists) in seven games as the Americans won bronze.
