Group Risk

Group income protection (GIP) delivers a cost-effective way of supporting employee health and addressing sickness absence. But, while the latest figures show the market is still growing, a product rethink could address...

More than half of UK companies report that the cost of employee benefits is their most pressing financial challenge, according to new research.  Gallagher’s latest workforce trends report found that organisations are...

L&G will promote Tracey Bridger to the role of claims & governance director for its group protection business. Bridger, who is currently head of claims for group protection, will take over this...

Almost nine out of 10 HR professionals says they do not feel they are adequately supported at work, according research from Towergate Employee Benefits.  Towergate’s HR Mental Wellbeing Report shows that more...

There has been a huge increase in demand for support for serious conditions in the past two years, including stroke and cancer, according to figures from RedArc.  The wellbeing provider reported it...

Intermediaries have traditionally kept providers at arms-length from their employer clients. But this is changing as employers come under increasing pressure to improve productivity and address staffing issues. Realising value is key....

Canada Life’s UK CEO Lindsey Rix-Broom has been promoted to be the CEO, Europe for its parent company Great-West Lifeco.  Rix-Broom has been CEO at Canada Life UK since 2021. Prior to...

The chances of being diagnosed with cancer continue to grow, with Macmillan Cancer Support data analysis indicating that UK sufferers will hit 3.4m this year – roughly half a million more than...

Unum has acquired the renewal rights to Generali UK’s employee benefits business, helping it add scale to its group risk business and expand into the global captive insurance market. As part of...

Legal & General has enhanced its group critical illness cover, with a view to increasing coverage and making it easier for advisers to compare options in the market for clients.  This upgrade...