group life

More than a third of European workers would willingly sacrifice some of their pay for greater financial protection in the event of illness or injury, research suggests.

Canada Life is adding a bereavement counselling service and dedicated probate helpline to all its group life schemes with immediate effect.

The health insurance and protection markets have reacted with cautious optimism to the government's spending review.

Increasing employee engagement improves absenteeism rates and take-up of benefit packages according to new research.

Ellipse is holding a series of breakfast events for advisers in advance of launching their online group risk system towards the end of the year.

Increasing concerns from employers about workplace wellbeing could see a growth in demand for group healthcare benefits, according to new research.

Ellipse has revealed a first look for the whole market at its automated medical underwriting process which takes underwriting forms out of advisers' hands by contacting members directly.

Employers are "misguided" and could be contributing to health problems for their workforce by encouraging workers to bond down the pub, says a new study.

Unum has created a Group Life master trust, allowing employers who offer their employees group life cover to pay out claims free of tax.

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