group risk

More than a quarter of private sector employers are looking to reduce employee benefit costs by cutting holiday entitlement for staff, according to new research.

The team leading the government's sickness absence review has said it is keen to learn what the insurance industry can offer to improve the current management of absence.

Intermediaries are overwhelmingly (91%) in favour of commission options in the group insurance market, Canada Life Group Insurance has said.

Aviva has appointed new director for health and group risk at its UK business.

The industry knows group risk benefits are valuable, but does anyone else? The sector needs an image boost to thrive, says Peter Fenner.

Some providers are increasingly targeting workplace and employer based routes to market. Is this going to become more common and should advisers be doing more in this area?

Early intervention on employee absence can markedly increased return to work rates, according to Legal & General.

One of the most commonly cited reasons for poor protection sales is that most of the country is unaware of the availability of these products and what support they can provide.

Aviva has called on the government to offer incentives to employers who offer workplace health and rehabilitation services to address sickness absence.

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