As they enter the third year since the beginning of the pandemic, group risk intermediaries have been busy formulating plans for 2022 that extend well beyond mere personal New Year’s resolutions. And most...
Employee benefits broker Direct Healthline has been bought by Partners& for an undisclosed sum. Partners& also announced it was entering into a strategic partnership with advice firm Advo Group, which will see...
There was a 50 per cent rise in physiotherapy appointments at the start of 2022, according to Unum, indicating that working from home may be creating ongoing problems for employees. The income...
HSBC has signed a new five-year agreement with Marsh to provide broking services across, group risk, property, casualty, and other risk transfer solutions for its HSBC Commercial Banking customers. The new five-year agreement...
Around 1.3 million people in the UK had long Covid last December, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics, with more than 0.5 million saying it had lasted for more...
More than nine out of 10 employers recognise that their employees' expectations around work are changing, with a far greater emphasis on wellbeing, inclusivity and sustainability, according to the latest benefits and...
Legal & General group income protection policies will automatically track the higher national insurance rates from 6 April 2022. The insurer confirmed this extended cover will also include the new Health and Social...
Premier Choice Healthcare has continued to build its presence in the UK healthcare sector, with the acquisition of brokers Amba Care and Wellbeing for an undisclosed sum. This is the third acquisition...
Covid-19-related group life assurance claims paid during 2021 rose 80 per cent compared to the previous year, according to data from Gen Re. Gen Re has collected data from group life providers...
There has been a profound shift in the employee benefits market in recent years, from products and policies that are predominantly designed to kick in when employees are ill, injured or signed...
