In Depth

Cash plans have long been a staple of employee benefits but as expectations around workplace health and wellbeing change, the sector is looking again at the role these products play in the...

The ESG agenda for UK pension schemes faces a turning point, amid a US backlash against environmental and DEI policies, global economic uncertainties and a UK government focused on growth at all...

The issue of private market assets within defined contribution (DC) pensions is grabbing the attention of lawmakers on both sides of the Atlantic. But while the UK government is adopting a big...

The Labour government and the group risk industry should, in theory, be a partnership made in heaven. The former is desperate to cut NHS waiting times, slash the welfare benefits bill and...

The workplace pensions market has now had a month to fully digest the implications of the Mansion House Accord. The Accord doubles the targeted private markets allocation compared with the Mansion House...

The Government has revived the ‘landmark’ Pensions Commission — the body responsible for creating auto-enrolment for pensions in the workplace.  This relaunched commission will address issues of retirement adequacy. Advisers are positive...

Rising sickness absence and ongoing pressure on the NHS has made health and wellbeing a key concern for employers, insurers and advisers. Difficulties accessing many services - from dentistry to mental health...

Premiums are soaring across the healthcare sector, thanks to rampant medical inflation and increased claims. TO DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE ROUND TABLE SUPPLEMENT CLICK HERE  At a recent roundtable event, to...

Generative AI and behavioural data are driving new healthtech developments, enabling providers to offer more personalised support for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. But as cost pressures grow and employee benefit spending...

Wellbeing services have become a standard feature across the group risk and healthcare market in recent years — with many focused on improving member health to reduce both the number and severity...