On World Suicide Prevention Day, COVER editor Adam Saville investigates the role of group risk policies and employee benefits in supporting staff

New business across VitalityHealth and VitalityLife increases by 12%

'Greater efficiency' online for group income protection and group life assurance

Alan Lakey is 'impressed by the two policies which offers flexibility to match individual needs' which 'compete strongly with other top quality policies'

Policy available as two options revealed as part of protection platform launch

Rehabilitation, return to work packages and lump sum benefit for trauma included

Signature-free service offers instant cover online, real-time updates and immediate alerts from third parties

ABI makes statement on consumer panel findings while key protection figures welcome call for Universal Credit means-testing exemption

Need 'to act quickly to provide certainty for bereaved families,' writes Frank Field in letter to DWP Parliamentary Under Secretary of State

Financial Services Consumer Panel calls for better outcomes for customers in 'Understanding the protection gap' paper