death in service

Intermediary firm Premier has launched Premier Life Trust, a master trust for group life customers which will be compatible with all insurers.

The number of registered deaths in the UK in 2013 was 576,458, down 13% from the number in 1983, Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures for 2013 have revealed.

A ruling which forced British Airways to pay death in service benefits to a representative of an employee it had earlier dismissed has "shaken" employment lawyers.

Over a third (36%) of employers are still to take action after the removal of the Earnings Cap along with other pre A-Day rules in April 2011, with a further 30% still undecided on what course of action to take.

Ellipse has agreed a deal with a children's bereavement charity to provide counselling services for all group life claimants.

The cost of dying rose again last year, according to a new report which suggests loved ones left responsible for making funeral arrangements are unprepared for the burden.

Aviva is aiming to settle death claims from group risk customers within three days.

Employers underestimate the importance of the benefits they offer staff after new research revealed half of employees would move jobs for better benefits.

As they evolve for today's markets, group products are set to sell well, but should group risk advisers focus on income protection or critical illness? Paul Avis makes the case for a balance of both

My client Alan owns a building company that employs 47 people. He already has death in service insurance for his employees, and I'm trying to convince him of the need for an employee income protection (IP) policy. What are the arguments to extend this...