Healthcare

As the Covid pandemic recedes in the UK and the nation’s workers commence a gradual return to on-site working, we can expect a renewed focus on corporate health and wellbeing benefits. That...

Health Shield has extended its newly launched occupational health platform to include home-working, returning from furlough and onsite risk surveillance assessments.  It says there is a need for intermediaries to focus on...

FTRC is expanding its proposition with a new information hub dedicated to adviser software. The new site, advisersoftware.com, will roll out 18 specialist practice areas over the coming months. The service brings...

There is further evidence of the success of rehabilitation and claims management services offers by GIP providers, with Unum reporting that more than 95 per cent of those accessing this service returned...

Employers are being warned that they are obliged to provide free eye-teste for employers, regardless of whether they are working at home or in the office, as evidence suggests there has been...

Sarah Hughes has been appointed to the role of head of strategic clients at Axa Health, where she will support large corporates and their advisers. She will report to Axa Health director for corporate Soraya...

BQI Protection has launched a strategic partnership with the Financial Intermediary Broker Association (FIBA) for the referral of business protection customers. The partnership will enable FIBA members to refer their clients for...

Legal & General paid out £323m in group protection claims last year, an 5 per cent increase on 2019 figures. The data published by the insurer indicates its focus on rehabilitation and...

LCP is buying Aon’s pensions consulting, pension insurance broking, pensions administration and investment consulting business in Germany, in a deal that is contingent on Aon acquisition of Willis Towers Watson completing. Aon...

Treatments for conditions related to long-Covid or women’s health issues have been added to HealixHealth Service to its healthcare trust plans. Healix’s Covid benefit aims to cater for the specific needs of employees with long-term symptoms. The new service will cover employees for non-urgent eligible treatment for Covid-19, including cover for private tests, specialist...