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
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