MetLife partners with US funeral planning and concierge service

Everest Concierge Service enters UK market

John Brazier
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Group protection specialist MetLife has announced a new strategic partnership with US-based funeral planning and concierge service firm, Everest.

Under the terms of the three-year, exclusive agreement MetLife will offer funeral support services through its group life insurance cover, which includes end-of-life planning services and support to help employee's families in the event of death. It also incorporates 24/7 adviser support and assistance, online planning tools, a free will writing services and a digital vault that can store documentation accessible for those bereaved. Dominic Grinstead, managing director at MetLife, said the partnership represents a "key part" of the MetLife's "growth ambitions for its group life propos...

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