Paul White announced as new chair of GRiD

He starts this month

Adam Saville
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Head of technical for Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing takes over from Steve Bridger

Group Risk industry body, GRiD has announced a new chair, as Steve Bridger's tenure in the role comes to an end. Paul White [pictured], head of technical for Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing takes up his role this month. Paul White, new chair of GRiD said: ‘Some 30% of employees in the UK benefit from participation in one or more group risk arrangements, which of course is great for them, but we have more to do and GRiD has an important role to play in that. Group risk has never been more needed, or indeed appreciated than right now, and we have an opportunity to build on this. Fr...

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