Employers think the cost-of-living crisis is now the biggest cause of stress among their workforce, according to new research from Group Risk Development (Grid). These findings were consistent across much of the...
Navigating fraud prevention can be a delicate balance for insurers. Insurance fraud in the UK exceeds £1.2bn annually — so tough action is required to avoid significant losses. But at the same...
Towergate Health & Protection has appointed Diane Whalley to be the new business development manager for its group risk department. In this role Whalley will manage the desk-based group risk adviser team...
Legal & General Group Protection has enhanced its SME offering, widening access and offering a longer guaranteed period on rates. L&G is now offering group risk products to firms with just three...
MetLife UK has appointed Charlotte Lade to the newly created role of head of customer propositions. In this role Lade will be responsible for innovating proposition development to enhance the customer experience. She...
Aviva has bought AIG Life for £460m as it looks to further expand its footprint in the UK protection market. As a result of this deal Aviva will acquire 1.4m group protection...
Poor sleep is a major contributor to absence in the workplace, contributing to around 14.4m sick days a year, according to the latest data from Canada Life. Its research found that one in...
Money raised from insurance premium tax rose by 11 per cent over the past year, giving the government record revenues of £7.34bn from this tax. Analysis by OAC, part of the Broadstone...
Fintech adviser OpenMoney is closing its employee benefits platform WorkLife, amid ongoing disputes about redundancies and staff pay. The firm has faced difficulties since new owners took over the business in May...
Wellbeing provider Health Assured has joined the trade body for the group risk sector, Group Risk Development (Grid). Health Assured CEO Bertrand Stern-Gillet says this membership will help the company support its...
