Group Risk

Against a backdrop of increased costs, sky-rocketing medical insurance premiums are the last thing employers want. But while a price hike is rarely welcome, a long-term approach to employee health is essential....

Canada Life has appointed Emma Watkins to be its UK chief executive officer. Watkins, who takes up the role from 1 September, joins from Scottish Widows, where she held the role of ...

L&G has launched a new single sign-on app for all its group health and wellbeing services in conjunction with Spectrum Life. Know as Spark, this app offers seamless access to all the...

Cash plans enjoyed the strongest growth in 2024 across all protection and healthcare product lines according to Corporate Adviser Insight’s latest sector report. TO DOWNLOAD A FULL COPY OF THE REPORT CLICK...

YuLife has launched its own patented preventative AI technology, which will now be incorporated within its underwriting and risk management systems to deliver 'hyper-personalised' health recommendations at scale. The insuretech company says...

Wellbeing support services — from virtual GPs and employee assistance programmes (EAPs), to specialist pathways for chronic conditions — have become increasingly important to employers when selecting group protection insurance.   This...

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...