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GPs in Sheffield are the first in the country to be able to refer patients to the Fit for Work (FfW) service, COVER's sister title WSB has exclusively revealed.

The impact of Ebola, the general election and private GPs are all likely to be felt in 2015, Jelf Employee benefits has predicted.

Figures from the group risk industry have welcomed the launch of the government's flagship Fit for Work service which provides a basic set of back-to-work services for employers to tackle absenteeism.

Legal & General (L&G) has revealed it will restructure its protection and life and pension businesses following the retirement of L&G Assurance Society chief executive John Pollock.

Back, muscle and joint pains are being blamed on commuting by 19% of commuters, a study from Bupa has found.

More than a third of employees say the benefits they are offered at work in addition to salary and holiday entitlements increased their loyalty to their employer, according to research from MetLife Employee Benefits.

Ellipse has automated its rate review process for its group life policies covering up to 500 members and group critical illness policies with up to 300 members.

Willis Group holdings has appointed Nicolas Aubert as CEO designate of Willis UK Insurance, which includes its UK retail and global speciality businesses.

UK protection premiums grew 6% for Legal & General (L&G), their third quarter results have revealed.

The introduction of auto-enrolment is being used by companies to review their employee benefits package or introduce new benefits, a survey has found.