Group Protection

Resolution has bought Axa's UK protection business as part of a deal for the whole of its Life organisation worth £2.75bn.

Speculation is mounting that Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) will be increased in next week's Emergency Budget, with expectations that it could double to 10%.

Standing in the shadow of two bigger brothers can be an intimidating place, but being the runt of the group risk family isn't proving such a bad thing for the group critical illness (CI) market lately, writes Owain Thomas

B&CE Benefit Schemes has improved its employee healthcare plan to include employer services and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

Bupa has launched a group risk website to provide its intermediaries with a resource for all of its products and services.

Up to 79% of European managers are concerned by work-related stress, but less than a third have procedures to deal with it, the biggest workplace health and safety survey in Europe has found.

Openwork is expanding its product proposition with a new protection panel featuring Aegon, Axa and Legal & General.

Canada Life has simplified the processes and requirements for firms whose employees wish to continue working beyond their Expected Normal Retirement Age (ENRA).

Friends Provident has launched a new assistance programme as part of a push into the group protection market.

Friends Provident has announced an online seminar on Executive Income Protection (EIP), highlighting how advisers can advise their corporate clients.